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Newcastle Architects Celebrate Continued Growth

Thursday, 23rd June 2022

Due to recent successes with several high-profile projects, alongside the continued growth of the Practice nationally, GSSArchitecture have expanded their Newcastle Studio, recently moving into larger premises in order to accommodate their growing team in the North East. The team,... View Article

Timber – the net zero hero?

Wednesday, 22nd June 2022

The road to net zero is now set, and pressure is mounting on the construction sector to deliver. For housebuilders, choosing to use sustainable materials such as timber should be an easy decision; Andrew Carpenter of the Structural Timber Association... View Article

Rocco Design Architects Design Ecological Vertical Neighbourhood

Tuesday, 21st June 2022

Rocco Design Architects (RDA) released their design for the second headquarters building for OCT, one of China’s largest real estate and tourism companies. The project is in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. Known as ‘The City of Eternal Spring,’... View Article

Louny Municipal Swimming Hall, Czech Republic

Tuesday, 21st June 2022

This dynamically shaped, on all sides barely open crystal reveals the indoor world of a swimming hall on its south side. The outstanding overhang of the sloping roof surface with a sharp scarf of side facades enables two very different... View Article

Builders call for national strategy in wake of PM’s insulation pledge

Tuesday, 21st June 2022

Boris Johnson’s announcement to insulate more homes to protect people from the cost-of-living crisis has added weight to adopting a national green retrofit strategy claims the building industry. They argue that a proper assessment of householders’ homes first to decide... View Article

Kerr Office Group unveils latest ready-to-work office design in Clifton Heights, Bristol

Wednesday, 15th June 2022

Swindon-based office interior specialist Kerr Office Group unveiled its latest office design project at Bristol’s Clifton Heights. Located on the Clifton Triangle, the project encompassed a redesign of two 3rd floor suites totalling 2,700 ft² office space and has transformed the... View Article

Essex County Council says no to emmissions in eco-friendly schools expansion scheme

Thursday, 9th June 2022

Progressive work led by Essex County Council has completed at secondary schools in Brightlingsea and Clacton-on-Sea, creating buildings designed to tackle climate change while providing space for hundreds of extra pupils to learn and exercise. These schools feed into the... View Article

Outline planning granted for second phase of £115m 72-acre ‘Canal Village’ in Warwickshire

Tuesday, 7th June 2022

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has resolved to grant Outline Planning Permission to strategic land specialist Terra for the second phase of a £115m ‘canal village’ in Hawkesbury, Warwickshire. The site encompasses a total of 72-acres (29.1Ha). The 39-acre (15.85Ha)... View Article

Canada Water: British Land’s masterplan and vision unveiled

Wednesday, 25th May 2022

Delivering up to 3,000 new net zero homes, office space for an estimated 20,000 workers and up to one million sq. ft. of leisure, cultural and education facilities, the 53-acre Canada Water masterplan is a once in a generation opportunity... View Article

Alliance Leisure starts work on two energy efficient leisure developments in Yorkshire

Thursday, 19th May 2022

This month, thanks to a multi-million-pound investment by Harrogate Borough Council, Alliance Leisure begins works on the delivery of two extensive leisure developments that will transform leisure provision for the communities of Harrogate and Knaresborough whilst also supporting the Councils... View Article

£3m library transformation finished on time for Enfield Council

Monday, 9th May 2022

Work on the refurbishment of a major office space in Enfield has now been completed, being delivered on time and within budget for Enfield Council. The £3m refurbishment of the Edmonton Library Housing Hub, which has been in the works... View Article

Designer and Lifestyle Blogger Completes Renovation of Chalet-Style Cabin on Minnesota Lake

Thursday, 28th April 2022

Hidden away in one of Minnesota’s many lakeside forests, the Minne Stuga House is surrounded by local pine and cedar trees with secluded waterfront access. Clad in sustainably sourced Kebony wood, the cabin’s sharp lines, tight peaks, and sweeping roof... View Article

GRAHAM appointed to £40m West Cumberland Hospital redevelopment

Thursday, 28th April 2022

GRAHAM has been appointed through the ProCure22 (P22) framework to undertake Phase two of works at the West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) in Whitehaven for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Starting on site in May, GRAHAM will be responsible... View Article

Harrison Thompson appoints a Finance Director

Tuesday, 26th April 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Alison Greer joined the board of directors of Harrison Thompson this month on 6th April 2022, becoming the first female director in the company’s 56-year history. Alison will provide leadership to the Board’s Finance and Accounting strategy,... View Article

Broadway Malyan submits new scheme for Anglia Square

Thursday, 21st April 2022

International architecture and urbanism practice Broadway Malyan and developer Weston Homes have submitted new proposals for a comprehensive redevelopment of Anglia Square, an important site within the centre of Norwich. The completely revised scheme aims to create a new place... View Article

JPMorgan Chase Unveils Plans for New Global Headquarters in New York

Thursday, 14th April 2022

JPMorgan Chase has unveiled the design for its new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, reinforcing its commitment to New York City. The 1,388-foot /423 meter, 60-story skyscraper – designed by Foster + Partners – will be New York... View Article

Barr Gazetas secures planning for sensitive refurbishment of listed landmark

Wednesday, 13th April 2022

Architecture practice Barr Gazetas has secured planning approval for the retrofit of 220 Queenstown Road, a characterful local landmark, comprising two uniquely shaped brick buildings, which were once a factory that made caps for the British Army. Barr Gazetas’s designs... View Article

Leslie Jones Architecture submits plans to redevelop St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow

Wednesday, 13th April 2022

Following the appointment by asset and development manager Sovereign Centros, urban renewal practice Leslie Jones Architecture (LJA) has submitted a planning application to transform the St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow into Scotland’s foremost sustainable, mixed-use development with retail, leisure, entertainment,... View Article

Assael Architecture completes boutique development in the heart of Fitzrovia

Wednesday, 6th April 2022

101 on Cleveland, a boutique residential-led development in the heart of Fitzrovia designed by Assael Architecture, has completed. Developed in partnership by Art-Invest Real Estate, Dukelease Properties and ECE, the £190 million scheme offers 103 new homes set within three... View Article

Work starts on UK’s first design-reviewed 5.5 Star NABERS building – a new net zero workplace in Victoria

Monday, 4th April 2022

Quadrum, the global real estate development, investment management and advisory group, has commenced construction on its sustainable office redevelopment at 11 Belgrave Road, which will deliver 108,000 ft² of Grade A space in Victoria, London. The scheme is the first... View Article