Whanganui architect Craig Dalgleish's design of a Dannevirke veterinary clinic has been recognised in the Western Architecture awards.
The awards were announced this month, with the judges saying the design was proof that excellent design can be created while working to a modest budget.
Mr Dalgleish, who heads Dalgleish Architects, told the Chronicle he had won similar awards before but this was especially rewarding given the brief and budget he had to work to.
The judges said veterinary buildings did not often figure highly in architecture awards but Vet Services Dannevirke bucked the trend.
"The smartly articulated facade is eye catching without being flashy and is a triumph to the skill of the architect. The modest cost is proof that the best architecture is not necessarily that with the largest budget," they said.