Presented annually to a Part 2 student that has undertaken outstanding and original research during their studies. The award is not limited by topic or location and offers £3,000 towards the continuation of independent research beyond the end of the academic year.
The judges said of Melis Gurdal's project:
"The Water Caravanserais of Anatolia project showed a sensitive, human-led response to a pertinent global issue. We believe the research developed by the student can help to inform and suggest approaches and methods to tackle design for climate adaptivity - a spatial issue that architects can make a significant and impactful contribution to. The work was presented beautifully, and conveyed in a way that was both thoughtful and compelling."
Find out more at: http://www.aiauk.org/student-events/noel-hill-award