Exciting design and building projects in St Albans were commended at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night.

Projects which contributed to the life and image of the city in 2013 were recognised at the St Albans Civic Society annual awards evening held at The Maltings.

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Cadoxton Place, The Skin Shop, Chequer Street and St Columba's College were all awarded certificates of commendation.

Samuel Ryder Academy scooped the top prize for Oneproject - which is their primary school provision with linked reception and administrative facilities.