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2024 Natural Stone AwardsBelfast%u2019s Bank BuildingConservation and heritage projects were some of the stars of the show at the 2024 Natural Stone Awards, with award-winning projects coming from the length and breadth of the United Kingdom.Held every two years, the Natural Stone Awards attracts entries from architects, main contractors and natural stone firms for projects across Great Britain.Organised by Stone Federation Great Britain, the official trade association for the natural stone industry, the biennial Natural Stone Awards celebrate the best examples of the use of natural stone in construction projects from across all sectors of the industry.The Repair & Restoration categories, which covers both commercial and ecclesiastical projects, as well as the Conservation and Cathedrals Repair & Restoration categories provide an insightful snapshot into the heritage sector and showcases the very work being carried out.The winning, highly commended and commended projects within these categories were all fantastic examples of excellence in both craftsmanship and approaches to the restoration and conservation of these natural stone buildings.Stone Federation Chief Executive, Jane Buxey commented that:%u201cThe 2024 Natural Stone Awards have been a fantastic celebration of the very best that this industry has to offer the architectural, construction and design sectors. The number of projects featuring a mixture of traditional stonemasonry and CNC machinery is a good example of the intelligent approach taken by the sector to embracing innovation while maintaining the skills that form the bedrock of this industry. I would like to congratulate all those involved with the winning, highly commended, and commended entries for their part in the creation of these stunning projects.%u201dBelfast%u2019s Bank Building was an incredible example of how the skills of restoration and heritage experts can completely transform a building.Banks Building prior to restoration10 Stone Heritage Register 2026-2027