Organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the biennial AI Specification Awards identify and reward excellence in the specification of architectural ironmongery in the construction industry.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the AI Specification Awards returns bigger and better than ever. Following the postponement of last year’s awards, the judging panel will be assessing projects completed and products launched over the last 3 years!
Entries are judged on the effectiveness of the architectural ironmongery specification and how it enhances the security, accessibility and safety of the building, whilst also adding to its aesthetics, functionality and longevity.
AI SPECIFICATION AWARDS 2022
THE SHORTLISTS
Commercial & Hospitality Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by ASSA ABLOY)
- Aldwark Manor Estate Hotel, York
Architect: Studio Map
Architectural Ironmonger: Em-B Solutions - Grantley Hall, Ripon
Architect: Bowman Riley
Architectural Ironmonger: Em-B Solutions - Heckfield Place, Hampshire
Architect: Spratley & Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: John Planck Ltd - Vintry & Mercer Hotel, London
Architect: Dexter Moren Associates
Architectural Ironmonger: Yannedis
Residential Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by Frank Allart & Co Ltd)
- Chelsea Barracks Luxury Apartments (Phase 1), London
Architect: HBA Architects with Squire + Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: izé ltd - Lancer Square, London
Architect: Squire + Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: Franchi plc - Regent’s Crescent, London
Architect: PDP London
Architectural Ironmonger: John Planck Ltd - The Rectory, East Church
Architect: Nick Auston Design
Architectural Ironmonger: SDS London Ltd
Public Health & Education Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by Forza Doors Ltd)
- 142-146 Harley Street, London
Architect: Sonnemann Toon Architects
Architectural Ironmonger: 3v Architectural Hardware Ltd - Bath Abbey
Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc - Cambridge Mosque
Architect: Marks Barfield Architects
Architectural Ironmonger: d line Eisenware Ltd - National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), Warwick University
Architect: Cullinan Studio
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc
International Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by dormakaba)
- The Secretariat, Yangon
Architect: RBA Architects with Conservation Consultants
Architectural Ironmonger: Key Technologies International Ltd - Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong
Architect: Ronald Lu & Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: Key Technologies International Ltd - Z33 Gallery, Belgium
Architect: Francesca Torzo Architetto
Architectural Ironmonger: izé ltd
Product Design & Innovation Mechanical Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by Simonswerk)
- Complete Sealing System for Sliding Doors
Manufacturer: Norseal Ltd - DC6113 – Slimline transom door control
Manufacturer: ASSA ABLOY - Fat Collection
Manufacturer: d line Eisenware Ltd - UNION CodeGUARD5 – High security push button lockset
Manufacturer: ASSA ABLOY
Product Design & Innovation Electronic Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by ADSA)
- DC300G-HF – Electro-mechanical Hold-Open Free Swing Door Control
Manufacturer: ASSA ABLOY - KitLock KL1100 locker lock
Manufacturer: Codelocks - Neo Cylinder
Manufacturer: Salto Systems - Virtual Engineer
Manufacturer: Strand Technologies
Jubilee Award – Shortlist
(Sponsored by Eurobond Doors)
- Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, Limerick
Architect: Reardon Smith
Architectural Ironmonger: Mooney Architectural & Harbrine - Centre Point, London
Architect: Conran & Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc - Hong Kong International Airport
Architect: Foster + Partners
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc and Key Technologies International Ltd - Kings Gate, London
Architect: Lynch Architects
Architectural Ironmonger: izé ltd - Rose Lodge, Hebburn
Architect: MAAP
Architectural Ironmonger: Laidlaw Solutions - Royal Opera House, London
Architect: BDP & Dixon Jones
Architectural Ironmonger: John Planck Ltd - Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Architect: Page Park
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc - Tate Britain, London
Architect: Caruso St John
Architectural Ironmonger: Allgood plc
For each category in the awards there will be a first placed project. All of the Category Winners will be put forward to be judged to decide who will be crowned the overall ‘Winner of Winners’ (sponsored by GEZE UK).
