London’s Fitzrovia Apartments Shortlisted in Prestigious ULI Global Awards for Excellence

LONDON, June 18, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- Fitzrovia Apartments (top left rendering), developed by London-based property firm Ridgeford Properties(http://www.ridgeford.com/ ] in Joint Venture with Manhattan Lofts, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Urban Land Institute Global Awards for Excellence.

Selected from over 200 global awards entries, Fitzrovia Apartments has been recognized for a high standard of design, construction, economics, planning and management.

Fitzrovia Apartments is located on Bolsover Street, London W1. Due for completion in September 2012 the development comprises 66 private apartments, 4 penthouses, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and commercial studio space.

The development designed by HOK International features distinctive multi-coloured glass fins on the ground floor, offset against the strong geometric cladding and Caliza Capri limestone and zinc panels on the floors above.

Both the architecture and the interior design are strikingly contemporary and stylish with immaculate detail setting new standards for residential developments in London. A dramatic double height Lobby leads into a beautiful landscaped garden. This focal point of the development provides a discreetly luxurious retreat from the bustle of the capital.

Chris Murray (lower right photo), Managing Director of Ridgeford Properties Ltd [http://www.ridgeford.com/) commented: "We are extremely proud to have been nominated for such a prestigious award. Fitzrovia Apartments is a world class development and the result of another successful joint venture."

ULI Global Awards for Excellence competition, now in its 34th year, promotes leading practices across all fields of real estate development. The winners of the award will be announced in October during ULI's 2012 Fall Meeting in Denver.

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