S&A Fabrications Wins National Award for Unique Kynren Aviary Project
Ali Bell • September 29, 2025
We’re proud to share that S&A Fabrications Ltd has received national recognition at the RIDBA Building Awards 2025, winning the Livestock Building of the Year Award for our innovative work on the Kynren Aviary Project near Bishop Auckland.
The project saw our team adapt three of our signature Roundhouses—normally used for cattle housing—into a purpose-built home for birds of prey at Kynren’s world-renowned open-air live show site.
Each Roundhouse was reimagined to include divided sections, handling areas, and even ponds, allowing the Kynren team to care for the birds safely and efficiently.
The buildings were finished with painted exteriors and timber interiors, blending beautifully into the show’s dramatic landscape and adding a touch of theatrical flair.
The award was presented during a ceremony held beneath the wings of Concorde at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, where Lynn and Simon Pelly proudly collected the trophy on behalf of everyone at S&A.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring this award back to Barnard Castle,” said the S&A team. “The Kynren project pushed us to think differently about what our Roundhouses can do, and it really showcases the versatility of rural buildings beyond their traditional uses. Most importantly, it’s a recognition of the hard work of our local team and the subcontractors who helped us deliver the project on time and on budget.”
Founded and based in Barnard Castle, S&A Fabrications has built a strong reputation across the UK for high-quality agricultural, rural, and aviation infrastructure projects—including our recent work on new hangars at Teesside International Airport.
This award shines a national spotlight on the talent, innovation, and craftsmanship rooted right here in Teesdale.
🎉 Congratulations to everyone involved — a fantastic achievement for the whole S&A team!
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