The Space, Sevenoaks School’s Performing Arts Centre, has won a prestigious architectural award.

The Space was designed by Tim Ronalds Architects and opened in April 2010, has won the Commercial & Public Access category in the 2010 Wood Awards.

The Wood Awards, now in its eighth year, is the UK’s premier architecture and furniture competition celebrating excellence in design in wood. The criteria for these awards are based on design, craftsmanship and quality of installation, and do not take size or value into account.

There are six main categories, of which the largest is the Commercial and Public Access Award. This includes all public and commercial buildings funded by public or private clients. Among projects considered were schools, libraries, offices, buildings with public access, hotels, restaurants and public leisure facilities.

The judges remarked that they ‘were instantly overwhelmed by the magnificence and grandeur of the building’. They added, ‘The roof of the concert hall is outstanding. The high standard of workmanship is evident in every aspect of this project, from the beautifully crafted handrails to the asymmetric pyramid roof in the recital room.’

Further details are available at www.woodawards.com