Winchester Preservation Trust has honoured some of the city's finest new buildings and chosen the most modern-looking addition for the top prize.

Winchester School of Art's textile conservation centre on Park Avenue was judged to be the best new building.

The awards, presented every three years to the city's best new buildings, also recognise the best restorations, landscapes, shop fronts and environmental designs.

Awards co-ordinator Gill Collymore said: "Entries were of a national standard which is wonderful considering we are a smallish town. However, only 12 schemes were put forward, so we would appreciate a few more."

The best restoration award went to The Slug and Lettuce pub in The Square. A millennium plaque at St Bede's School won a commendation. The ceramic tile wall mural was made by pupils alongside art students from Winchester College. A traditional hanging shop sign outside Warrens stationers in Upper High Street also won a commendation.

l The awards ceremony coincided with a name change for Winchester Preservation Trust.

Members voted by 82 to 24 to update the image of the organisation, which will now be known as The City of Winchester Trust.

Chairman Robin Merton, said: "The word preservation always implied that we wanted to freeze Winchester in time, which is not so. We are concerned that the unique character of our city is not damaged by ill-considered development. Modern buildings must be of the highest design. I believe the trust's new name should attract more young members."