ADP has announced the winners of its student photography competition ‘Bricks and Mortals’. The competition focused on the relationship between people and buildings and was open to entries from higher education students in their final year of photography and similar courses, as well as Part II and Part III architectural students. The first prize goes to Simon Johnson, from the University of Edinburgh, for his photograph, ‘Figure’. Neil Boyd of Strathclyde University finished second with his entry, ‘Disrupted Space’. The third prize was awarded to Nicholas Humes of Queens University Belfast, for his photo, ‘Architecture Under the Obvious’.

ADP Press Release

ADP announces winners of student photography competition: Bricks and Mortals

ADP, a leading nationwide architectural practice, today announces the winners of its very first photography competition, Bricks and Mortals. The competition focused on the relationship between people and buildings and was open to entries from higher education students in their final year of photography and similar courses, as well as Part II and Part III architectural students.

The winner of the £1,000 commission to photograph one of ADP’s completed buildings, plus £750 worth of camera equipment vouchers is Simon Johnson, from the University of Edinburgh, with his photograph, ‘Figure’.

One of the judges, Roger FitzGerald, award winning architect and Partner ADP, comments: “We felt Simon’s photograph best captured the subtle relationship between people and buildings. The picture itself is a well lit and well thought out piece of photography. He thoroughly deserves the winners prize and is a talent to look out for in the future.”

Second prize goes to Neil Boyd of Strathclyde University, who wins £500 of Jessops vouchers and Adobe Photoshop for his photograph, ‘Disrupted Space’.

Third prize goes to Nicholas Humes of Queens University Belfast, who receives £250 of Jessops vouchers and Adobe Lightroom for his photograph entitled: ‘Architecture Under the Obvious’.

Four highly commended awards go to:

- Andreas Andrews, ELIHE Blackburn for ‘London Lights’

- Jonathan Pinfield, University of Manchester for ‘Top of the Rock’

- Joanna Simpson, University of Edinburgh for ‘Cuban Life’

- Robert Elkins, University of Kent for ‘3 Hours til Dawn’

The full panel of judges included celebrated photographer Peter Cook, Robert Rummey, (Managing Director, Rummey Design and regular chair and presenter at RIBA conferences), Victoria Harris, (CEO of Article 25, a development and disaster charity that helps to provide better shelter for people in disaster hit areas).  Roger FitzGerald, award winning architect and Partner, ADP was also a judge.

A selected number of entries will now be auctioned off in a silent auction which will run across the three exhibition dates. Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to bid for their favourite photograph with all proceeds going to Article 25.

Two additional exhibitions will be held in Oxford on the 2 April and in London on Tuesday 21 April.

About ADP

ADP is a high-quality architectural nationwide practice with a wide experience of designing in sensitive locations, re-developing educational institutions, altering listed buildings, and in minimising environmental impact. Since its formation in 1965, the practice has developed a strong reputation for people-focused award-winning design. It combines this with an effective and well-managed service, delivered by enthusiastic and dynamic people. ADP has offices in Birmingham, Oxford, London, Manchester and Yeovil. For more information on ADP please go to: www.adp-architects.co.uk

Please note ADP is the name of the company, not ADP Architects.

About Article 25 – registered charity no. 1112621

Formerly Architects for Aid, Article 25 is an operational UK registered charity that designs, builds, and manages projects to provide better shelter wherever there is disaster, poverty, or need. Article 25 provides built environment professional expertise and work alongside aid organisations, NGOs, and communities around the world. The mission is to bring experienced, field-appropriate professional skills and academically rigorous research findings to NGOs engaged in building work.  Article 25’s role is the responsible stewardship of the building process from start to finish. For more information on Article 25, please go to: www.article-25.org

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