Some projects deserve every accolade they receive… and Arding & Hobbs is certainly one of them.
Congratulations to W.RE, Stiff + Trevillion Architects, Knight Harwood and everyone involved in this exceptional restoration, refurbishment and extension, which has nowbeen honoured with a prestigious RIBA National Award 2026.
If you have a few minutes to spare today, we’d encourage you to watch the video below. It’s a beautifully produced insight into how a much-loved Grade II Listed landmark has been carefully brought back to life. It’s genuinely seven minutes well spent.
System Five, a 4energy group company, were proud to play our part in this award-winning project, designing and delivering the Trend Control Systems-based Building Energy Management System.
Our controls oversee the building’s ventilation, water services, VRF, downflow units and associated plant, while providing comprehensive energy management functionality.
It’s the kind of engineering most people never see, but on projects like this it’s absolutely vital. Intelligent building controls help historic buildings perform efficiently, sustainably and comfortably for decades to come, all while respecting the character and integrity that makes them so special.
Congratulations once again to everyone involved in creating such an outstanding building. It is wonderful to see your work recognised on the national stage.