KLC Graduation Ceremony held at the RIBA

KLC News • Jul 2009

“Beautiful venue, impressive presenters and terrific organisation – I felt buoyed on a tide of infectious enthusiasm.” Stroud Cornock KLC Educational Consultant

This year the Graduation Ceremony was held at the RIBA in its prestigious headquarters in Portland Place.  First designed in the 1930s by George Grey Wornum featuring decorated bronze doors, sculpted figures, etched glass screens and wooden panelling, there could hardly be a more appropriate setting. From the moment the graduating students filed in to the theatre to tumultuous applause, the scene was set for celebration. 

There were cheers for our guest speaker Sue Timney who had done so much to help and support the students throughout the year.  Once again the industry support and generosity made this event particularly special, with Awards given by top designers such as Nina Campbell, Mary Fox Linton, Gordon Lindsay, Matt Carlisle of Candy & Candy and Gail Taylor of Taylor Howes.  There were also Awards from professional bodies, design publications and leading design suppliers while retail was represented by Heals.

  
Jenny Gibbs & Karina Keiffer                                      Mary Fox Linton & Mauro Saccardo

One of the highlights of the evening was the Project Awards and the encouraging and constructive comments made by presenters such as Justin van Breda and Michael Grey of the Hyatt Group meant so much to the graduates.

   
Nina Campbell & Pepa Morena                            Gordon Lindsay & Group Project Winners

The Reception in the magnificent Florence Hall provided the perfect way to round off the evening and to bring another successful Diploma course to a close.

Follow this link for the full list of awards from the KLC Awards Ceremony 2009. http://www.klc.co.uk/News/2009/awardsceremony.asp