AN Exmouth architects has won two prestigious awards for a distinctive building in the town.

The awards may lead on to national recognition for the £2.1m block of luxury townhouses in Exmouth’s Trufusis Terrace.

Paul Humphries Architects Ltd, based in Salterton Road, picked up the two honours at the 2013 South West LABC Building Excellence Awards, held at The Imperial Hotel, Torquay.

The practice received the award for “Best Small Housing Development” for Eagle One Homes Ltd – built by Midas Construction.

The firm also received a special Judges Award for the overall quality of its work and submissions.

The practice is waiting to hear if it has been shortlisted for the national finals in London.