PRESS RELEASE 26th October 2022
Irish Landscape Institute Design Awards 2022
The 12th Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) Design Awards give recognition to exemplary landscape projects by Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) members in the Republic and Landscape Institute members from Northern Ireland (LINI) across a range of categories.
Since its founding in 1992, the ILI has been committed to raising the standards of landscape design in Ireland and to pioneering new approaches to environmental planning. The ILI is the Professional Body representing Landscape Architects and Parks Professionals throughout Ireland. It is the National Representative Body for Ireland in the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)Europe.
The outright/overall winners of the Landscape Design Awards 2022 [plus Highly Commended and commended winners] in each category were announced on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at an awards ceremony in Dublin. President of the Irish Landscape Institute, Bernadette O’Connell, speaking at the awards ceremony said, “It has been a difficult time for the profession, battling with the pandemic, however I’m delighted that the sector has ‘blossomed’ in recent years as we’re all much more aware of the importance of Green Spaces in which to enjoy our leisure time. Since its establishment, the ILI has raised standards of landscape design in Ireland and is still committed to pioneering new approaches in Ireland to environmental planning and design. We are delighted that we have an internationally recognised judging panel to help select from world leading projects. We welcome the support of our sponsors, Green-Tech, Vestre, Bord Bia, Enrich Environmental, Lands Design, UCD and OPW.”
Chair of the Judging Panel, Merrick Denton-Thompson OBE, officiating at the awards said, “The standard of awards was exceptionally high and demonstrated both biodiversity, a sense of place, technical excellence and an appreciation of the importance of landscape.”
Following the success of our exhibition in 2020, the winning projects will again be on display in St Stephens Green Dublin in November for the public to view and vote for their favourite project (People’s Choice Award)-in co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and supported by Green-Tech.
Richard Wexham, Green Tech speaking at the awards said, “Amidst these times of great uncertainty, chaos, crisis and challenge we must all choose to unite and strengthen bonds supporting all strands to our industry. Green Tech is privileged to headline sponsor the Institúid Tirdhreacha Na hÉireann (Irish Landscape Institute) helping the Institute continue to develop the landscape profession in Ireland.”
The Categories for the ILI Design Awards 2022 are as follows
Built Projects
Hardworks - Gardens
Winner: Cathal O'Meara Landscape Architect - Coastal Garden
Hardworks - Heritage Landscape
Winner: Fingal County Council - Shackleton Gardens
Highly Commended: Brady Shipman Martin - An Portach Ciúin
Commended: Fingal County Council - Ardgillan Glasshouse
Hardworks - Institutional Landscape in 3 categories
Winner Healthcare: Roisin Byrne, Nature-based Landscape Architecture - The Sanctuary, Stoneybatter.
Highly Commended: McIlwaine Landscape Architects - Ulster Hospital Mental Health Garden
Winner Education: Mitchell + Associates - Blackrock College Upper Pitches
Highly Commended: Stephen Diamond Associates; East Quad Arts Building
Winner Commercial: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - ESB Headquarters
Highly Commended: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - One Wilton
Hardworks - Linear Landscapes
Winner: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - Study Street
Highly Commended: Realise Landscape Architects - Fan Nóiméad
Commended: Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - N81 Cycle Scheme
Hardworks – Playspace
Winner: Fingal County Council - Skerries Town Park Playground
Hardworks - Public Park
Winner: DFLA - Bridgefoot Street Park
Highly Commended: AECOM - Springfield Dam, Belfast
Jointly Commended: GM Design Associates Ltd - Magheracross Viewing Platforms & Scenic Trailhead
Jointly Commended: Mitchell + Associates - Kilkenny Riverside Gardens
Hardworks - Public/Civic Spaces
Winner: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - North Dock
Joint Highly Commended: DFLA - Wolf Tone Park
Joint Highly Commended: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - Sorting Office
Hardworks - Residential Development
Winner Biodiversity: Cunnane Stratton Reynolds – Mariavilla
Highly Commended Biodiversity: Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - Rostrevor Place
Commended Biodiversity: Cathal O'Meara Landscape Architects - Swimming Pool
Winner Place: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects – Ropemaker
Highly Commended Place: Mitchell + Associates - UCD Student Housing Phase 1
Commended Place: Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - From Here Student Accommodation
Softworks - Planting Design
Winner: Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - Supervalu Sundrive
Landscape Technical & Theory
Landscape Planning
Winner: Fingal County Council & Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - Lanesborough Park
Highly Commended: Fingal County Council & Áit Urbanism + Landscape Ltd - Bremore Regional Park
Commended: Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects - Cobh Town Centre
Research Projects and Publications
Winner: DFLA - Chronologies of Practice at DFLA
Landscape Policy
Winner: Fingal County Council – Play Policy
Highly Commended: Fingal County Council – Tree Strategy
Policies and Initiatives which support Climate Resilience
Winner: Fingal County Council - Howth Head Goat Grazing
also awarded the President's Choice Awards
Commended: Urban Agency - City Edge Project
Academic
Diane Nickels Memorial Award for Hand Drawing
Winner: Conni Dawson, UCD - Newstead Hedgerow Survey
Student Award
Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Landscape Architecture
Gerry Mitchell previously of Mitchell + Associates
The 2022 Awards were sponsored by:
