Image: Vicky Matthers
In an area of Teesside renowned for its wildlife, a popular destination for birdwatchers and people wishing to photograph seals, an observation hide has been constructed during the building of new flood embankments.
Merit: Greatham Creek Seal Hide, Middlesbrough
Architect: Abstract Machine (Leeds Beckett University)
Structural engineer: BMMJV (Bam Nuttall/Mott MacDonald Joint Venture)
Steelwork contractor: S H Structures
Main contractor: BMMJV (Bam Nuttall/Mott MacDonald Joint Venture)
Client: Environment Agency
Overlooking the sea at Greatham Creek, the steel-framed hide replaces an old timber structure and is a legacy structure for those visiting the area for years to come.
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