DIA DESIGN AWARDS DINNER 2024

We are delighted to express our gratitude for this year's competition entries. With over 80 submissions demonstrating exceptional creativity and innovation, we’re excited to see which designs will be recognised as 2024’s finest at this year’s awards dinner. Join us at the Apex Hotel on November 22nd, starting at 7:00 PM for pre-dinner drinks, with the main event beginning at 7:45 PM. The countdown has begun, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

TICKET DETAILS:

With the Awards Dinner fast approaching, we’re excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale at £55 each, with a reduced rate of £30 for students. As always, you can reserve your tickets through Christine Palmer, our DIA Treasurer. Simply email Christine at christine.j.palmer.architect@gmail.com with the number of tickets you require, and she will arrange for an invoice to be sent out to you.

THIS YEARS MAIN SPONSOR:

We are excited to announce that Alpha Projects is our main sponsor for the second year in a row! As a leading principal contractor specialising in construction, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across both commercial and residential sectors, Alpha Projects brings unparalleled expertise to the event. With offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Montrose, and a skilled workforce spread across the region, they are perfectly positioned to provide exceptional construction services throughout northeast Scotland. Visit their website to learn more: alpha-projects.co.uk.

FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED ARCHITECTS:

This year, we will once again celebrate those who have achieved their Part 3 status, officially becoming fully qualified architects in 2024. If you, or someone you know, passed their Part 3 exams this year and are practicing within our chapter area, we’d be honoured to recognise this accomplishment at the awards ceremony. For more details, please reach out to our Vice President, Jenni Shanks, at Jshanks001@dundee.ac.uk.

OUR SPONSORS AND THEIR COMPETITION CATEGORIES:

On The Drawing Board: WRJ McKay

Ambassador: Karndean

Best Group of Housing : Millard Consulting

Best Commercial/Non-Domestic: Permavent

Best Regeneration: Cupa Pizzaras

Best Interior Design: Bentleys

Best Use of Stone: Denfind Stone

Best Small Project: Andrew Shepherd

Best Domestic Extension: Pert Bruce

House of the Year: Gilson Gray

Innovative Use Of Material: John Ross

Supreme Award: Alpha Projects