Three of the district's most iconic new structures have been awarded prizes at the annual Yorkshire "property Oscars".

Morrisons' new headquarters Hilmore House in Thornbury; the atrium at the University of Bradford; and the historic Myddleton Lodge development in Ilkley were all honoured at last night's Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Pro Yorkshire Awards.

They were honoured in front of more than 400 property professionals from across the region who attended the gala dinner celebration at Leeds Town Hall.

Myddleton Lodge was named winner in the Building Conservation category.

Constructed by the Myddleton family in the 16th century, the iconic building served as a Catholic retreat for centuries before falling into disrepair in the late 20th century.

The task of restoring it fell to Myddelton Construction, which carried out extensive work on the grade I listed building to conserve the internal and external fabric of the building - repairing decades of damage caused by the likes of dry rot and crumbling masonry.

Claire Walker, business development manager at Myddelton Construction, said: "Myself and my colleagues are absolutely thrilled.

"It is very gratifying for us given the scale and local significance of the project, which has been the leading conservation project we have done so far.

"A lot of effort went in from all of the staff to make sure we get it right."

The Design and Innovation award went to the distinctive atrium at the University of Bradford.

Described by judges as a "jewel inserted into an urban fabric" the distinctive glass prism is used as a social gathering area for students and is made from the same high-transparency foil used by the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Clive Wilson, director of estates at the University of Bradford, said: "We are delighted that our exciting new Atrium development has been recognised through the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors awards.

"The main focus of the atrium is to provide a social space for students, staff and visitors in a comfortable and informal surrounding."

Supermarket giant Morrisons took the prize for the Commercial category. The firm's new HQ centralised the company's operations, bringing together departments from nine different locations across the UK.

Built in part from Yorkshire stone, the new building has already proved a hit with staff.

Jennifer Welch, operations director for Rics north, said: "The awards attracted a record number of entries and the judges had a tough time deciding on the winners.

"The final results reflect our criteria that the developments should make a contribution to the wider environment and community in our region."

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