A number of beautiful homes, a park and even a winery are up for a design award. An eco home in Rodmell near Lewes and Wild Park in Brighton are among the mix of projects shortlisted for a South Downs Design Award. More than 60 nominations were received across Sussex and Hampshire for the National Park’s award scheme that celebrates design, architecture and innovation.
Sixteen unique projects, ten of which are in Sussex, have been shortlisted by judges, and are now in with a chance of winning a stunning trophy, beautifully hand-carved in South Downs oak by acclaimed sculptor Alison Crowther. A judging panel, which includes members of the National Park’s Design Review Panel, will visit each shortlisted site and decide the winner in each of the four categories: Residential, Non-residential, Landscape and Conservation. The restoration of Stanmer Park in Brighton is up for the conservation award (Image: South Downs National Park Authority) The public will also get to vote for their favourite out of the 16 for an overall People’s Choice award.
All the winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony, to be held at the South Downs Centre – itself a converted Victorian school – in Midhurst on October 2. Tote Hill Barn in Stedham near Midhurst (Image: South Downs National Park Authority) Mike Hughes, interim planning director for the National Park Authority, said: “I want to thank everyone who nominated and it’s been a really difficult task to shortlist as the c.