JLR centre in Wolverhampton nominated for West Midlands regional architecture award
Jaguar Land Rover's new engine manufacturing centre in Wolverhampton has been shortlisted for an architecture prize.
The centre at the firm's base on the i54 site - which was designed by Arup - has made the top 12 in the Royal Institute of British Architects' West Midlands Regional Awards.
Awards chiefs described the prizes as 'the benchmark in identifying the very best standards in architecture across the West Midlands'.
Among the other buildings shortlisted is the University of Birmingham's new library and the Remembrance Centre at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.
The description of the plant states: "As well as delivering a first class working environment and leading-edge sustainability, handover had to be achieved just 18 months after the appointment of the design team.
"The building operates 24/7, hence all elements of the functionality of the building, the circulatory system and the resilience of the buildings must be seamless and fail proof."
Natalia Maximova, chair of the judging panel, said: “This year’s shortlist includes a healthy range of projects from a chapel restoration to a new car manufacturing centre, which demonstrates a high design standard across the sectors.
"There are some unusual takes on conservation, as well as unique building types. All are so different and all have merits worthy of a jury’s visit."
All shortlisted buildings will be assessed by a regional jury and the winners of RIBA West Midlands Awards will be announced on May 15 at a celebration evening at the Park Regis, Birmingham.
