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Congratulations to our BSc Architecture graduates for a fantastic end-of-year show. It showcased the exemplary work produced by the students, who explored dynamic proposals for a range of community projects working exclusively in the historic town of Merthyr Tydfil. 

The students produced a series of urban design and town centre redevelopment strategies to enable further investigation to develop a suitable design brief to support the needs of the traditional, post-industrial valleys community. 

This year’s projects span a wide range of proposals, including a vertical community farm, a health and wellbeing centre through to sporting activities and a theatre. The students independently developed the briefs. 

The work on display also includes a developed understanding of construction methods, technical appraisal, and practical application to support the students’ progression into the workplace and set them up for a career in architecture.

Dan Benham, President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales delivered a passionate and insightful talk at the start of the evening, which was sponsored by .

Ian Standen, Programme Director  said: ” I am incredibly proud of the creativity and dedication our architectural students have demonstrated in this year’s end-of-year show. Their innovative designs and thoughtful projects reflect their hard work and passion for the field, promising a bright future for architecture.”

During the evening, a number of awards were presented to students.

• Rebecca Macfarlane was awarded the Cartographic Prize. The award was presented by Alissa Flatley and was sponsored by Latitude Geospatial Ltd.
• Rebecca Macfarlane and Lucy Fairbrother were awarded Best Environmental Dissertation. The award was presented by Lara Hopkinson and was sponsored by the MSS Group.
• Most improved Construction Student was awarded to Elliot Lewis.
• Mariah Edwards was awarded Best Construction Dissertation
• Elliot Lewis received Most Improved Construction Student. Deborah Hughes presented the award.                                
• Best Construction Dissertation was awarded to Mariah Edwards
• Best Architectural Drawings sponsored by Benham Architects was awarded to Ben Harris
• Ben Steward was awarded Best Innovative Structural Strategy. The award was sponsored by Quad Consult                     
• The Allan Stuckey Memorial Prize – Commitment & Dedication to ���Ҵ�ý, in conjunction with Prostate Cymru was awarded to Bethan Davies
• Jimmy Cho received the award for Best Model Making & Craft (All Year Groups), sponsored by George & Co
• Best Dissertation and Research, Sponsored by Oochitecture was awarded to Victoria Weeks
• Best Sustainable Strategy, sponsored by Sero was awarded to Drew Dennehy
• Jacob Davies received the Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Rio Architects.

Further Information

Rebecca Davies

Executive Press and Media Relations Officer    
Corporate Communications and PR    
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk    
Phone: 07384 467071