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5 PROJECT OF THE YEAR New Forest Ceilings Exton Vineyard, Hampshire The very high quality of the sixteen award category winners made the selection of a single project for the ‘Best of the Best’ award a very challenging proposition given the excellence demonstrated by so many varied trades and skillsets brought to bear for clients in such a collaborative endeavour. This beautifully crafted project by New Forest Ceilings exploits the use of a simple design concept, using slim timber veneer sections to form a finished ceiling backdrop to a complex multi-faceted and angular interior volume in an exceptional manner. The careful detailing and installation of the various timber planes have also been integrated successfully with smooth wall finishes and an elegant stair and balustrade, to create a superb venue for the Exton Vineyard. See page 14 for more details Architect Robert Fry, International and Executive Director of Aukett Swanke Group plc, was the guest judge for the 2022 FIS Contractors Awards, selecting the overall Project of the Year from the winning contracts across all categories. newforestceilings.co.uk CATEGORY SPONSOR Robert Fry BA(Hons) DipArchMARIBA With over 40 years of experience in the property and construction sector, Robert is a multi- skilled architect and manager combining leadership and creative thinking with business acumen developed from designing and delivering projects large and small in many countries. CONTRACTORS AWARDS2022 PROJECTOFTHEYEAR