Ross explained the idea behind his winning project ‘New Worlds within the Old Town of Cadiz: EL CINÉ DE LAS TORRES Y LA ARQUEOLOGÍA ROMANA (The Cinema of Towers and Roman Archaeology): 

“The project aims to reinforce and reactivate an urban block in the old town of Cadiz that is suffering the effects of unemployment, urban decay and dereliction. Excavation works have revealed that the block is situated above the remains of a Roman Circus. These excavations are an active part of the programme.” 

He continued: “In addition, the introduction of key cultural and community support programmes, act as a catalyst for change and reactivate the spectacle of the Circus. A film centre slowly takes root. Cinema screen spaces are held above the world of archaeology and wedged between key existing masonry walls. These are treated as held vessels, like boats entangled in a dry dock, and contain the promise of taking you to a new world.” 

The judges, who included Peter Murray, Director of the London Festival of Architecture and founder of Blueprint Magazine, and Paul Finch, editor of Architectural Review and former deputy chair of CABE, were resounding in their praise of Ross: “The project is a journey of discovery with a lot of depth, effort and detailed thinking. The architecture that matches the grain of the urban landscape is very elegant. It tackles complex urban site and creates a sense of adventure.” 

Paul Warner, Research Director at 3DReid, said: “The awards, now in their third year, continue to get bigger and better. It is exciting to see the depth of talent we have in British Schools of Architecture. We look forward to continuing to grow the 3DReid Student Prize and support the stars of the future.”

Please click on the link below for more information and images of the winning and shortlisted submissions:

http://www.3dreid.com/subsection/82/view?state=120