Two developments in Norfolk have been awarded top architecture awards.

Eastern Daily Press: Inside Crown Place. Pic: Archant libraryInside Crown Place. Pic: Archant library

RICS (Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors) has announced the winners of its Social Impact Awards for the East of England with Norwich scooping two of the top prizes.

The Nook in Framingham Earl took home the prize for best healthcare development, with Crown Place in Norwich taking home the best student accommodation award.

MORE: This is where the first McDonald’s restaurants have opened in NorfolkThe Nook is a children’s hospice run by East Anglian Children’s Hospices (each) which was opened last year by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge.

Eastern Daily Press: The gym at the student complex Crown Place, above the old BHS. Pic: Archant libraryThe gym at the student complex Crown Place, above the old BHS. Pic: Archant library

Crown Place in St Stephens Street in Norwich features a gym as well as built-in appliances and a cinema room.

Head judge for East of England, Jonathan Nelson, said: “The built environment is an integral part of the UK economy but also makes a positive impact on our everyday lives.

“In these challenging times, it is warming to reflect on these winning projects, and how they are not only a demonstration of the breadth of talent within the profession, but showcase how buildings can make towns and cities across the country more inclusive and deliver communities which people can be proud of.”

Eastern Daily Press: The Nook in Framingham Earl, Norfolk, has won a RICS award. Picture: EACHThe Nook in Framingham Earl, Norfolk, has won a RICS award. Picture: EACH (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The hydrotherapy pool at The Nook. Picture: EACHThe hydrotherapy pool at The Nook. Picture: EACH (Image: Archant)