Ayr-based ARPL Architects Ltd have triumphed in the Annual Roses Design Awards for 2010. Given to recognise the best design projects in architecture and design in the UK, the Roses Awards are one of the most prestigious design awards in the country.

The Architects were given the highest award in the Affordable Housing category for their new housing project at Kingcase Church, Prestwick. Built for Ayrshire Housing, the project provides four houses and six flats for rent on a constrained site behind the church.


The project was carried out as a partnership with Kingcase Church who added a new extension and upgrade to their church halls alongside the housing.

The houses and flats are carefully designed to give life long flexibility in use allowing residents to remain in their own homes even if their housing needs change through disability. The buildings employ an innovative form of tile cladding on the external walls to give a striking coloured look to the project. The tile cladding, insulation levels and heat gains from the sun ensure the new homes are highly sustainable keeping residents fuel bills to a minimum.

The design award continues the regular recognition given to ARPL Architects Ltd for their design work and environmental projects.

(GK)