Preserving north shore's vital heritage

BUILDERS and architects from across the north shore have been recognised for their efforts to maintain Willoughbys heritage character in renovations and new works.

Winners of the 2012 Heritage Awards were announced at a ceremony at The Concourse, Chatswood.

The competition is held biannually as part of the National Trust Heritage Festival.

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Fourteen heritage-listed homes were entered in three categories this year, each having undergone renovation work within the past five years.

Builder Richard Blacklock and Architects Tropman and Tropman were winners in the Restoration category for returning 217B Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag to its earlier state.

Neeson Murcutt Architects and builders from Maincorp Constructions helped Jo-anne Nolan develop a new property at 325 Edinburgh Rd in line with the established heritage character of the region. They won the award for the Infill category.

There were two winners in the Alterations and Additions category, in which architect Andrew Duffin of NBRS & Partners and builders from Donnelly Constructions changed the detail, fabric and finish of the Willoughby Uniting Church.

Builders from Aranac and architect Weir Phillips also were rewarded for work on 7 The Barbette, Castlecrag.

Willoughby Mayor Pat Reilly praised the entrants.

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Preserving north shore's vital heritage