Buttermarket Project Nominated for ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year Awards
The Buttermarket in Redruth has been nominated for ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year Awards in the Public & Landscape category, a recognition that highlights the project’s sensitive restoration, community value, and innovative approach to heritage‑led regeneration.
The iconic courtyard featuring the white the fused recycled glass wall. Photo: Claire Fear
The scheme, delivered by a talented multidisciplinary team, has brought new life to the Grade II‑listed buildings positioned around a historic courtyard. The client’s focus Redruth Revival CIC was on environmental responsibility and accessibility, while the design team recognised that minimal intervention — retaining original architectural features and re‑establishing flow and visibility — was central to the project’s success. The reopening of the central courtyard, once obscured by 1970s extensions, has transformed the site into a welcoming and accessible public space.
One of the crafted elements contributed by Oseng-Rees Reflection was the fused recycled glass wall. This feature was designed to echo the site’s industrial heritage while demonstrating how sustainable, circular materials can meaningfully support contemporary conservation work. Although a small part of a much larger transformation, it reflects the project’s ethos: honouring the past while embracing innovative, low‑impact design.
Now in its 17th year, ArchDaily’s Building of the Year Awards are shaped entirely by public voting, offering a global perspective on projects that influence architectural practice and discourse. The Buttermarket’s nomination places it among an international field of exemplary work.
Voting is open until February 10 at 6pm. Please cast your vote via the link below:
Vote for the Buttermarket:
https://boty.archdaily.com/us/2026/candidates/181725/buttermarket-into-community-hub-slash-thread
Congratulations to the full project team, architect studio Architectural Thread including PCA Consulting Engineers, Method Consulting, Jewell Construction, and all collaborators, whose dedication and craft have helped bring this historic site back into community use.
View the full nomination text and images of the project here.
Tyra Oseng-Rees infront of the white recycled tiles at the Buttermarket, Photo: Huw Briscoe
