Winners of Ealing Civic Society's award scheme were presented with certificates by

Jane Mossman, Better Futures+ Project Manager from West London Business, at a

ceremony at Open Ealing on the evening of Tuesday 25 October.

Since 1989 the Society has given awards to recognise and encourage building and

environmental projects that make a noteworthy contribution to the community in the

Borough of Ealing. Winners receive a certificate and a full award winner may display

a specially designed Society plaque.

The winning projects this year were:

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ActOne cinema: A sensitive restoration of a Grade II listed former Victorian library

and the creation of a new 77 seat cinema with a cafe and community space. The

judges were impressed by the hard work of volunteers who crowdfunded for the

project and did much of the restoration work themselves. The new cinema in this

attractive landmark building is helping to regenerate the area.

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The Tree House: A small comfortable dwelling has been created on the site of a

former garage. It has 2 bedrooms and is on 4 split levels. The judges liked the clever

use of light and the calm atmosphere of the house.

Three Elizabeth Line stations – Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton

Mainline: The judges were impressed by the consistent Crossrail 'branding' across

all 3 stations, the improvement of the passenger experience including covered

platforms and step-free access, and the retention of views of the earlier station

buildings.

Other shortlisted entries this year were:

 Brick Corner House

 Perfume Factory Flats

 West London Islamic Centre. Although not awarded a certificate, the judges

highlighted this development, which is only Phase 1 of a larger project, saying

that they hoped it would be resubmitted for the award once the project is

complete.

Ealing Civic Society Chairman, Ann Chapman, reminded attendees that the aim of

the award was to promote and celebrate good design across all kinds of building and

landscape. The Society's award scheme was an early promoter of good design,

which is now increasingly being recognised as an important contributor to a sense of

place and community. She noted that a variety of projects had been submitted and

commended the awarded schemes.

Full details may be seen at Ealing Civic Society's website ealingcivicsociety.org.