Regeneration Award for Gillespies' Bradford’s City Park at BCI Awards 2012

Following its official opening to the public earlier this year, Bradford's City Park won the prestigious award for Regeneration at this year's BCI Awards (British Construction Industry Awards).  Gillespies led the design team for Bradford's City Park,

Currently in its 25th year, the BCI Awards are the only major construction industry award whose jury visits every shortlisted project. This year's judging panel included editors from Architects Journal.

IMAGE:    Barra MacRuairi and Shelagh ONeil of Bradford Metropolitan District Council collect the award alongside Tom Walker (far right) and John MacCleary (2nd from right) of Gillespies, and other members of the design and construction team including Arup, Sturgeon North Architects and The Fountain Workshop.

Commenting on this recognition for Bradford's City Park, Tom Walker, Partner at Gillespies who led the design team says:

"Eight months on from completion, this magnificent public space is delighting both local people and visitors to Bradford.  One of the key aims of the project was to reinvigorate Bradford's city centre, and for the new public space to act as a catalyst for bringing in new investment. 

Over the past months the new space has drawn in thousands of visitors to the city, hosting a wide range of events by day and night.  People are delighted by the displays of water and light, and the unique circular design of City Park acts as a natural gathering point."