The Bert Denning Centre, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent

Designed by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council this day centre provides care for fifteen adults with profound physical and learning difficulties and special needs. Occupying an small but prominent site, the building is confident and modern, taking its architectural reference from the nearby former Dunlop Rubber Factory. “A wonderful local resource, allowing its users opportunity for greater integration into the community.”
  

Seafront Promenade, Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli

Designed by Ove Arup and Partners and Macgregor Smith Landscape Architects for Carmarthenshire County Council, the promenade is an excellent first stage in a far larger scheme, the 20km coastal park. The threequarter-mile long prom restores the town of Llanelli's link to its beautiful coastline, previously separated by a line of industrial works. The promenade is well-conceived, detailed and entirely appropriate to its setting. “The coastal park promises to be a sensational and very civic contribution to its area.”
  

Aberafan Bridge Canopy, Port Talbot

Designed by the Transportation, Highways and Engineering Directorate of Neath Port Talbot CBC and Arcane Fabric Engineering Ltd, this canopy, covering the Grade II listed Aberafan bridge, occupies a key position in Port Talbot's town centre, linking two shopping areas. It provides cover from the weather as well as direction and focus to the centre's main pedestrian route. “The stark white and bold design of the canopy contrasts sharply with the dark valleys beyond.”
  

The Assembly Rooms, Swansea

The restoration of the Assembly Rooms was designed by Dewi Evans Architects. Once one of Swansea's finest Regency buildings, the Rooms had become derelict. This housing association scheme has restored the facade — the only part that could be saved — and created flats and mews houses behind. “Design and execution are sensitive and meticulous.”
  

New Chapel, St Illtyd’s Church, Ilston, Swansea

Designed by Dewi Evans Architects, this scheme opened up a tiny chapel in the base of a 12th-century tower, the oldest part of the Church. “The modest design of this chapel has been sensitively and carefully executed with judicious use of materials and lime-washed stone walls.”

Resource Centre, the Environment Centre, Swansea

Designed by Air Architecture, the design and execution of the scheme provide an excellent demonstration of the Environment Centre's purpose and intentions. It is well-insulated, naturally ventilated and energy efficient. Constructed from local green oak and recycled and reclaimed materials, it is powered partly by solar and photovoltaic panels. “The centre successfully integrates green principles with good design.”