Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT), the Bernat Klein Foundation and the National Trust for Scotland have been working to restore the Bernat Klein Studio, near Selkirk.
Their work has now been recognised in the Partnership of the Year category at the Museums and Heritage Awards.
Professor Alison Harley, founding trustee and chair of the Bernat Klein Foundation, said: “Being shortlisted for this prestigious award is great news as it recognises the genuine meeting of minds and collaborative work that has taken place to secure the purchase and begin the restoration for Bernat Klein’s studio.
“The Bernat Klein Foundation could not wish for better partners – we are all bringing skills and expertise to restore this significant modernist building and working studio back to its former glory and provide something very special for Scotland its creative industries.”
The groups, together known as the Bernat Klein Studio Coalition, acquired the building following a bidding process in July.
It was the former home of Borders textile artist Bernat Klein and was designed by architect Peter Womersley.
Philip Long OBE, chief executive of National Trust for Scotland, said: “The coalition has been working behind the scenes for several years to save this outstanding example of modernist architecture.
“Through our partnership, we can be confident that this significant building, its stories and its place within Scotland’s heritage will be protected for generations to come, ad we very much welcome this recognition of our efforts from within the sector.”
The coalition is looking ahead to leading the restoration of the building, working to secure its long-term future and open it to the public.
Dr Samuel Gallacher, director at SHBT, added: “SHBT working with National Trust for Scotland and the Bernat Klein Foundation allows us to combine a breadth of knowledge and experience of historic building and landscape restoration, public engagement, creative programming and of course a deep understanding and appreciation of both Klein’s and Womersley’s legacies, creating the conditions for a sustainable cultural future for the building, embedded in community.
“The sector often speaks about partnership, but genuine partnership is hard to achieve.
“Ours is a genuine sharing of ideas, bringing together the best of every organisation.”
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane, London on Wednesday, May 13.