A total of 41 buildings were entered into the awards, which seek to honour the most inspirational and innovative developments from across the region.
The NCC was runner-up in the Design and Innovation category, which was ultimately won by The Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care in Bath.
Patrick Finch, Bursar and Director of Estates at the University of Bristol, said: “This prestigious award from the RICS is a wonderful recognition of the quality of the National Composites Centre, in both design and execution.
“It is remarkable to reflect that the award-winning design was put together in under six months to meet the challenging construction programme. The architects Stride Treglown did an outstanding job for the University and for SWRDA, who jointly promoted the project.”
The NCC houses a brand new research facility for composite materials, which are increasingly used to improve efficiency in the aerospace, automotive and wind turbine industries.
Building work began in August 2010 and it was finished in June last year, before Business Secretary Vince Cable formally opened the 70,000 sq ft (6,500 sq m) building in November.
More than 200 leading industry researchers and academic experts are based at the centre, working together to speed new technologies through the design and laboratory phases and into production.
The centre features a 138.46kWp roof-mounted solar photovoltaic installation, incorporating over 600 Moser Baer 230Wp photovoltaic panels which generate enough electricity to help power the centre and offset the building's carbon emissions.
Luay Al-Khatib, RICS Director South and West, said: “Each year, the South West Awards are presented to the most inspirational initiatives and innovative developments from across the region, and this year's winners have more than excelled in the criteria of the category they entered. The South West has seen some world-class examples of development this year, and we honour the very finest with our awards. We offer the winners our congratulations and wish each of them the best of luck at the national awards later this year.
“RICS South West also offer a hearty well done to the highly commended project teams, as well as praise to all entrants for the passion, drive and commitment that they have clearly displayed in delivering their projects.”
Details of the other winners are available from the RICS’ press release.
- Kier Western, the main contractor for the NCC, has been awarded a Gold Award under the Considerate Constructors Scheme. This is a national award reflecting the excellent way that the NCC site was managed.