An eco-friendly development of 34 new homes has been crowned the best new development in York at the 18th annual York Design Awards.
Duncombe Square, designed by Stirling Prize winning architect, Mikhail Riches, on behalf of City of York Council, has scooped the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Award.
A new medieval-inspired hotel at 105 Micklegate won the YorkMix People’s Choice Award, which was designed by York-based Brown and Company, and voted for by members of the public.
Other winners on the night included Rialto House on Fishergate, the National Railway Museum’s Central Hall and Askham Bryan College’s teaching block.
The Young People’s Choice Awards, voted by people under 18, was awarded to a bold extension to residential property on Marygate, designed by ArkleBoyce architects.
Here is the full list of winners:
Single dwelling
- 99 East Parade
- 14 Marygate
Multi-residential
- Duncombe Square
- Rialto House
Non- Residential
- Askham College teaching block.
- 105 -110 Micklegate.
Heritage
- Station Hall, NRM.
- 77 Walmgate
John Shannon Conservation Award
- 60 Goodramgate
Sustainability Award
- Duncombe Square.
Young People’s Award
- Marygate
The York Mix People’s Choice Award
- 105-110 Micklegate
Lord Mayor’s Award (overall winner)
- Duncombe Square
The 18 York Design Awards showcased the city’s architectural excellence, celebrating projects that exemplify innovation, sustainability, and respect for York’s rich heritage.
Ann Reid, Chair of the York Design Awards, said: “Duncombe Square was a worthy winner of the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Award and is a fantastic addition to the city.
“Through collaboration and a commitment to design quality, the scheme creates a distinctive, low-carbon neighbourhood that inspires future housing in York.
“I would like to congratulate all the winners in the respective categories as the entries this year were top class. A special thanks goes to our volunteer committee members, sponsors and partners who all help to make this the special event it has now become.”
Duncombe Square, located on Burton Stone Lane, includes 23 terraced houses ranging in size from two to four bedrooms, along with 11 one-bed apartments. Twenty-one of the homes have been offered for social rent and for purchase through shared ownership schemes.
Last year’s winners included York Minster’s Centre of Excellence for Heritage Skills, York Racecourse and the Cocoa Works.
Sponsors for this year’s awards include O’Neill Associates, York Civic Trust, Simpson & Brown, York Conservation Trust, YorHUB and York Architectural Association.
The awards ceremony was held at York Racecourse on 6 July.
