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August 10th 2017

Aukett Swanke plc

Veretec wins 2017 AJ100 Executive Architect of the Year

Veretec, a subsidiary of the Aukett Swanke Group, has again won the Architect's Journal 'AJ100 Executive Architect of the Year' in 2017, for the second year since the inaugural award in 2016.

This accolade, which recognises excellence within the specialist field of Executive Architecture, was awarded at a function at the Tower of London on the 13th of July.

The award citation noted two particular projects: One Love Lane in London's EC2, which was delivered with concept architects Stiff + Trevillion, while The Passage in Victoria was completed in collaboration with BuckleyGrayYeoman.

The Judges noted innovations by the practice in project administration as well as the development of processes which ultimately created more value in the projects. They also stated that 'these projects could not have been done without a deep level of trust and co-operation.'

Veretec's growth over recent years, as well as the recognition of the quality of its work in awards such as this, reflects a shift in market conditions which have affected the procurement of both construction and design services. A move towards prefabrication and the increasing adoption of Building Information Modelling are driven by a desire to reduce risk and increase value in development projects in an unpredictable market. Both processes evidence a move away from more traditional approaches to design, procurement and construction.

Veretec, as a separately branded, experienced and specialist subsidiary is well placed to take advantage of these changes but is also increasingly able to convert potential instructions given a demonstrable commitment to a design-led, deep collaboration with other consultants. The recognition afforded by these awards has also assisted in the recruitment of talented and experienced staff who will help secure the ability of the practice to maintain its hard won reputation.

Aukett Swanke Group CEO Nicholas Thompson said "We are delighted by this outstanding achievement and its endorsement of Veretec's work as we pursue our strategy of expanding non-traditional areas of activity in the architectural world."

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Aukett Swanke is an award-winning architecture and interior design practice defined by its collegiate and interactive approach to design and its delivery. Blending cross-sector experience with market leading R+D, the studio prides itself on establishing a creative collaboration with clients, project teams and major stakeholders. They firmly believe that a collective drive for excellence creates innovative, elegant and agile designs. Its talented and international team act as custodians for a sustainable built environment, working on bold new additions to urban and rural landscapes as well as grand heritage projects. Schemes range from place making masterplans, agile and people focused architecture and enlightening interior spaces. The studio's collegiate design culture enables architects and designers across the practice to share knowledge, balancing creativity and budgets for projects of the highest quality at every scale.

Encompassing over 60 years of professional experience, Aukett Swanke has a network of over 400 staff in 13 offices across 6 countries: UK, Germany, Russia, Turkey, UAE and the Czech Republic. The studio's expertise includes work in mixed-use, commercial office, hotel, retail, residential, education and healthcare sectors as well as workplace consulting.

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