Queen’s PEC receives top award

The new extension at Queen’s University Belfast’s Physical Education Centre (PEC) has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award.

The PEC won the overall award for ‘Best Building 2007’ in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Northern Ireland Awards. It also won an award for Excellence in the Built Environment in the Community Benefit category.

Responding to the announcement of the award Gary Jebb, Queen’s Estate Director, said: “The PEC extension confirms the University’s reputation for innovation and excellence in the design and construction of new buildings. Not only is it a major asset to the sporting and social life of South Belfast, it has very quickly become a strong iconic presence. This award is a tribute to vision of all those involved in the planning and design.”

The overall RICS Award is presented for innovation in design and construction, contributed to the local community, sustainability and economic viability. The Awards recognise building projects completed in Northern Ireland during the last three years within Regeneration, Building Conservation, Sustainability and Community Benefit categories.

The winner of the overall award is selected from the four category winners.

Queen’s Sport PEC, officially opened in March by Dame Kelly Holmes, offers state of the art sporting facilities to student members and the general public.

(JM/SP)