Awards
RIBA Award 2010 Dillington House is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 16th century. It has been Somerset County Council's residential centre for adult education and life-long learning for over fifty years.
The Council wanted to develop the buildings at Dillington to meet a growing demand for fully accessible facilities. The dramatic new Hyde Building has enhanced and extended the creative learning environment. The sensational and inspirational building provides two 100sqm studio spaces, a dining room, food prep areas, 15 twin bedrooms, a new sculpture court and gardens linked to the existing historic landscape. It also delivers major access improvements and sustainable features, including solar panels, rainwater harvesting and a green roof.