Runnymede College is honoured to announce that the Frank Murphy Memorial Library has been awarded the 2024 AMAD Prize (Premios AMAD de Arquitectura, Interiorismo y Rehabilitación con Madera 2024), which recognises architectural, restoration, or interior design projects that stand out for their innovative use of wood — a natural and sustainable material.
The award ceremony, organised by AITIM, ONESTA, FSC Spain, and the Asociación Sostenibilidad y Arquitectura, took place at the University of Navarra. The jury commended the project “for the elegance and simplicity of the proposal, which extends from the overall form of the building to its most refined architectural and structural details, including the use of timber. The building integrates perfectly within its surroundings, managing both to stand out and to engage in dialogue with them.”
This recognition is a testament to the architectural quality and thoughtful design that have shaped a space serving both as a library and as an examination hall — a setting for study, reflection, and community life within the school.
Runnymede College extends its gratitude to RFS Arquitectos Luis Rojo de Castro, project manager Javier Alonso Gutierrez, and all those involved in bringing the project to fruition, as well as to the staff and pupils who bring the building to life each day.
The Library has also been named a finalist for the COAM (Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid) 2025 Awards, further recognition of its architectural and educational significance.
