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Top nursery designs to be future blueprint

The winning designs of three Neighbourhood Nur-series are to be used as a benchmark for similar future projects across England. Winning designs for sites in Bexley, Bury and Sheffield have been unveiled by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). The winners of the competition each receive a 10,000 prize.

Winning designs for sites in Bexley, Bury and Sheffield have been unveiled by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). The winners of the competition each receive a 10,000 prize.

Designers were challenged to create settings that are of the highest quality as well as being adaptable and functional and provide inspiration for children. Each building offers facilities for children aged up to five years old and can be used as a community meeting space outside nursery hours.

The judging panel was chaired by CABE commissioner Sir Nicholas Serota and included education specialist Margy Whalley of Pen Green Sure Start in Corby, Northamptonshire.

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