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24/10/2005 – Off-site Scheme in Manchester Wins String of Awards for Design, Architecture and Innovation
A ground-breaking project built by off-site construction specialists and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has now won five prestigious awards for innovation, design and architecture.
Moho, which was developed by Urban Splash, is the first apartments scheme in the private sector to be built off-site. Designed by Shedkm, this pioneering development has won the awards for Best Innovative Technology in the National Homebuilder Design Awards, Best Major Housing Development in the Building Awards and Best Starter Home in the Manchester Evening News Residential Property Awards. It has also won the awards for Best Housing Project and the Architecture Grand Prix at the Roses Design Awards.
The Urban Splash/Yorkon team was also shortlisted for the Best Partnership with a Supplier category in the Housebuilding Innovation Awards.
According to the judges of the Building Awards, "Before Moho, prefabrication was merely the sustainable alternative to traditional construction. But now, Urban Splash is showing the world that, done properly….it can be even better than its conventional counterpart. It has given off-site manufacture a fresh image."
Chris Stalker, Development Manager at Urban Splash, said, "We're delighted to receive these awards for Moho. The scheme looks and feels fantastic and is a credit to all involved. It is satisfying to know that Moho is recognised nationally as a success on a number of different fronts."
"This scheme is a major step forward in the use of off-site construction, helping to address issues such as quality control and the shortage in skilled labour", said Keith Blanshard, a Director of Yorkon. "The design positively embraces and celebrates the latest innovations in building technology, and maximises off-site working. It is a great example of just what can be achieved with imaginative design, a forward-thinking approach and modern methods of construction."
These latest awards follow Yorkon's success in winning the accolade for Off-site Manufacturer of the Year for the second consecutive year, at the Specialist Contractor Awards.
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