A Manchester institution has been named one of the most beautiful buildings in the world at a prestigious awards ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
The Corn Exchange, located in the city centre’s Exchange Square, received the Conservation Silver in Public Buildings at the International Green Apple Environment Awards for Beautiful Buildings 2023.
The awards recognise buildings and structures around the world which make a positive contribution to their area as well as focus on the environment. Taking home the gold in the category was the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in India and the bronze went to the Fire Station art space in Qatar.
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Named for its originally intended use, the current Corn Exchange building was first named the Corn & Produce Exchange when it was built in 1903. Following the IRA bomb in 1996, the building was renovated into a modern shopping centre under the name of The Triangle until 2014.
The grade II-listed building was later redeveloped into a number of food outlets and given a name in homage to its historical past. It currently houses restaurants like Banyan, The Cosy Club, Delhi House, Mowgli and Pho, as well as a Roomzzz Aparthotel and an Escape Hunt experience.
“Winning this prestigious award is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in preserving and showcasing the architectural splendor of the Corn Exchange,” the Corn Exchange’s General Manager, Daniel Davis, said.
“We are thrilled to be recognised for this and feel proud that our building contributes to Manchester’s unique charm and character.”
Speaking of this year’s winners, a spokesperson for the Green Organisation, which runs the awards, said: “Trophies were presented to winners from all around the world, in recognition of buildings and structures that make a positive contribution to the built and visual environment – as well as incorporating other eco benefits such as recycling, re-using, traditional skills and reduced emissions.”
Other winners included the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool, The London Fruit and Wool Exchange, Marischal Square in Aberdeen, the Thomas J Watson Research Centre in New York, and the Solar Innovation Centre in Dubai.
The awards were unveiled at a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on June 16.
The full list of winners are below.
Mixed Use Buildings
- Gold – Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, England
- Silver -united Development Company Tower, Qatar
- Silver – The Brewhouse & Trident Park, Malta
- Bronze – Marischal Square, Aberdeen, Scotland
Public Buildings
- Conservation Gold – Sri Lakshmi Narashima Swami Temple, India
- Conservation Silver – The Corn Exchange, Manchester, England
- Conservation Bronze – Fire Station, Qatar
- Gold – Solar Innovation Centre, Dubai
- Gold– National Museum Of Qatar
- Silver – Museum Of Islamic Art, Qatar
- Healthcare Gold – Northumbria Sterile Processing Centre, England
- Healthcare Silver – Sunbeams Music Centre, London, England
- Hotel Landscaping Gold – Country Inn Hotel, Haridwar, India
- Heritage Gold – Holborn Bars, London, England
Residential
- Gold – The Pines, Falmouth, England
- Silver – Emergency Housing, Pakistan
- Bronze – 4 Drayton Road, Ealing, England
Offices
- Gold – Thomas J Watson Research Centre, New York, Usa
- Gold – Telangana State Secretariat Building, India
- Gold – Telangana State Integrated Command Control Centre, India
Property Management Offices
- Gold – Central Square, Leeds, England
- Silver – The London Fruit & Wool Exchange, England
- Silver – Holborn Bars, London, England
- Bronze – One Embassy Gardens, London, England
- Bronze – Three Snowhill, Birmingham, England
Refurbishment
- Gold – Botanica Ditton Park, Datchet, England
- Silver – 21 St James’s Square, London, England
- Bronze – The Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, England
Conservation
- Gold – The London Fruit & Wool Exchange, England
- Silver – Waverley Gate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Interior
- Gold – 1 Finsbury Circus, London, England
- Silver – Holborn Bars, London, England
