WINNER OF WINNERS
Central Square
Our Judges said…
“Central Square is such a significant landmark project for Cardiff, excellently brought forward by multiple teams working in impressive collaboration. It’s both a transformation and a catalyst. It’s a game changer – simple as that.”
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Architect
Rio Architects
Our Judges said…
“From its impressive work in Central Square to being Masterplanners for the new Atlantic Wharf development, it’s been a strong year for Rio – the go-to architects of the moment.”
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Civic Development
BBC Building by Rightacres / Foster + Partners / Legal & General
Our Judges said…
“This city-defining project featuring 160,000 sq ft of public realm received ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM commendations, particularly for its sustainability and environmental impact.”
Commercial Agent
Cooke & Arkwright
Our Judges said…
“Cooke & Arkwright is steeped in Cardiff’s commercial property, with impressive detailed knowledge. 2019 highlights include advising on the Plasdwr development and being appointed on the former HMRC campus.”
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Commercial Development
CAPITAL QUARTER BY JR SMART AND M2M ARCHITECTS
Our Judges said…
“This major scale, highest profile, mixed-use development wowed us for its speculative risk, challenging site and high-class tenants. It’s a stand-out development for the city. Expert regeneration.”
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Commercial Interior Designer
Powell
Our Judges said…
“Powell combines consistent project delivery while empathetically reflecting clients’ cultures, particularly Womanby Street. It creates stand-out vibrant designs.”
Consultancy
Curtins
Our Judges said…
“Curtins’ wealth of experience creates bold futures for many businesses, whilst succeeding with its own. Enhanced turnover, increasing work and fast-growing staff cements it as a progressive consultant.”
Contractor
Trojan Group
Our Judges said…
“Impressive high-profile roster of clients, including KFC, Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Burger King has underpinned sales growth from zero to £50 million in seven years.”
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Deal
The Interchange by Rightacres represented by Acuity Law
Our Judges said…
“Interchange was an incredibly difficult, complex infrastructure deal which will have a huge benefit to Cardiff. A ground-breaking achievement.”
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Developer
Rightacres
Our Judges said…
“Rightacres is successfully completing ambitious projects, such as Central Square. It has set a benchmark for collaboration, helping to rejuvenate the city so it can compete globally.”
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Employer of the Year
Hydrock
Our Judges said…
“Hydrock has grown from one engineer to a team of 45 in four years in Cardiff. It stands out for its unique approach, strong support and achievable career pathways for its employees.”
Financial
Hodge Commercial Lending
Our Judges said…
“Busy year: many new innovative core products, introduction of small development loans and a buy-to-let portfolio plan. Hodge is helping many more customers invest smartly and build property in the area.”
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Legal
Acuity Law
Our Judges said…
“Acuity has prospered with an excellent year working on some of Wales’ largest developments including Interchange, The Westgate Hotel and the new HQ for DWP, further strengthening its reputation.”
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One to Watch
Park Lane Aparthotel by A Space in the City
Our Judges said…
“Innovative, timely project with appealing design. Excellently located, it both benefits from and contributes to the increased tourism in the city centre.”
Residential Development
Brickworks by Portabella
Our Judges said…
“Portabella smartly recognised high potential to regenerate a forgotten area, creating over 100 apartments in a rustic, modern living space. It took a risk that has really paid off.”
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Residential Interior Designer
Di Oro Interiors
Our Judges said…
“Di Oro Interiors has developed its reputation With beautiful, stylish work in Cardiff townhouses, and has cleverly brought its distinctive residential sensibility to its home-from-home commercial projects.”
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Residential Sales Agent
Savills
Our Judges said…
“Strong performance including high value sales such as Shirenewton Hall and part of the historic Fonmon Estate. It’s consistently trusted to handle notable, high-profile sales in Cardiff and beyond.”
Suppliers and Services
Antea Photography
Our Judges said…
“Admirably creative and innovative, Antea has a unique offering which creates a distinctive value-add for the Cardiff property scene – and capped by its work at MIPIM 2020.”
Suppliers and Services
Tidy Studio
Our Judges said…
“This imaginative design and branding agency has enhanced its portfolio of property projects with six developments in the past 12 months, including significant work for WiseMove.”
Transformation
Incopro by Downs Merrifield
Our Judges said…
“Clever transformation from a vacant restaurant into an open plan office, carefully preserving parts of the listed building. It’s great to see this historic building restored and given a new purpose.”