Final call for Georgian Awards
A final call is being sounded for entries to the 2012 Georgian Group Architectural Awards


The organisers of The Georgian Group Architectural Awards are making a final call for entries for the 2012 awards. Now in their 10th year, these prizes recognize exemplary conservation and restoration projects across the UK, and reward those who have shown both vision and commitment in restoring Georgian buildings and landscapes.
The 2012 awards, again sponsored by Savills, will be chaired by Dr John Martin Robinson, and will be presented at Christie's, King Street, SW1, in November. The deadline for entries is 5pm on Friday, August 17. To download an entry form, visit www.georgiangroup.org.uk.
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