AFL Architects

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get moving! 🚶♀️☀️ Join us for our March Netwalk on Thursday 28th March, where we’ll take a refreshing stroll around Manchester, catching up with familiar faces and making new connections along the way. Whether you're a regular or joining us for the first time, our Netwalks are a great way to combine networking with fresh air and good conversation, all in a relaxed, informal setting. 🔗 Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now using the link: https://lnkd.in/e-FdEZaW If you’re not familiar with our Netwalks, check out some photos below to see what it’s all about! 👇 #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife #Netwalking #Manchester

Kaixo! Join me at the world’s largest Women’s Football Summit, taking place soon in beautiful Bilbao. I’ll be part of an exciting discussion panel, debating insights on the future of the game. https://lnkd.in/eybk-VjC #WomensFootball #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife #WFS

A new era for Manchester United? 🏟️ Our very own Marcel Ridyard joined Gabby Logan & Mark Chapman on The Sports Agents podcast yesterday to discuss Manchester United’s newly announced 100,000-seater, £2bn stadium, designed by Foster + Partners. Drawing from his own experience delivering Lusail Stadium for the 2022 World Cup Final, the Etihad Stadium, and the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Marcel shared his thoughts on the design, the challenges of delivering a project of this scale, and whether the ambitious five-year timescale is achievable. He also spoke about how modern stadiums are more than just venues for football, driving economic growth, fostering community engagement, and transforming the surrounding urban landscape. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/erPVR8sn 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eX7KdF5G 🔗 Global Player: https://lnkd.in/e4ie3xJ7 #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife  #StadiumDesign #ManchesterUnited #Architecture #SportsVenues

Oxford United are delighted to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Group, who will partner with the Club to deliver a new-build, 180-room Radisson-branded hotel 🏟️ Full details ⤵️

We’re thrilled to see Mott MacDonald Ltd shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Award at this year’s Football Business Awards for their work with Oxford United Football Club! As part of the project team, we’re proud to be working alongside Mott MacDonald, Ridge and Partners LLP and fabrik to deliver the UK’s first major all-electric stadium—a pioneering step towards a more sustainable future. From reducing fan travel emissions to designing climate-resilient solutions, net-zero carbon principles are at the core of every stage, from design to operation. A fantastic team effort—best of luck at the awards on Friday, 9 May 2025! 🏆 #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife #Sustainability #FootballBusinessAwards #NetZero #StadiumDesign

Excited to be able to announce that Mott MacDonald have been shortlisted as a finalist at this year's Football Business Awards in the Sustainability Award Category for working with Oxford United Football Club and Ridge and Partners LLP, to help them meet their commitment to tackling climate change. A fantastic team performance showing quality and true partnership! This included the design of the UK's First Major All-Electric Stadium; significantly reducing carbon emissions associated with fan travel; and designing innovative adaptation solutions that will make the stadium more resilient to climate change. Working with partners AFL Architects and fabrik, net zero carbon and sustainability is at the heart of all decision-making in the design, construction and operation stages of the project. Good luck to the project team at the awards ceremony which will take place on Friday 9 May 2025. Football Business Awards I EFL (English Football League) I Oxford United Football Club I Ridge and Partners LLP I Mott MacDonald I AFL Architects I fabrik Jonathon Clarke I Adam Benson I Johann Hattingh I Steve Mills I Nick Ling I Rob Sayce I Marcel Ridyard I John Roberts I David Cryer I Andy Smith I Giles Brockbank I Jenny Henderson MRTPI I Tom Ravenhall #sustainability #stadium #footballbusinessawards

🏟️ A Game-Changer for Zanzibar! 🌍⚽ We’re thrilled to announce that AFL Architects are working on the state-of-the-art sports city in Fumba, Zanzibar! This landmark development, commissioned by the Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture, and Sport, will establish Zanzibar as a premier destination for sport, tourism, and large-scale events. At its heart is a multi-use StadiArena stadium, designed for sustainability and versatility. Beyond football, the venue will host concerts, conferences, and a variety of sports, ensuring year-round activation and long-term economic benefits. The wider development includes training pitches, a four-star hotel, a hospital, and a small passenger port, creating a hub for both local and international events. With construction set to begin soon, we’re excited to shape a dynamic and future-ready sports destination for Zanzibar. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-BBBRvN Nicholas Oliver Will D. John Rogers Ian Stokes Turner & Townsend StadiArena #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife #SportsDesign 

🚧 Project Update - Ebbsfleet Community Buildings 🚧 Exciting developments are underway at Ebbsfleet Green as construction progresses on the Neighbourhood House and Sports & Leisure Hub! With all foundations and groundworks now complete, the focus has shifted to installing Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), a key element in creating sustainable, welcoming spaces for the community. ✅ CLT Installation: The first batch arrived on-site in mid-January, with full installation on the Neighbourhood House expected by mid-February. The remaining materials for the Sports & Leisure Club are scheduled for delivery by the end of the month. ✅Protection & Weather Management: Measures are in place to safeguard the CLT from moisture, while ongoing site coordination ensures smooth progress despite recent adverse weather. ✅Overall Coordination: We’re working closely with the contractor to ensure precise alignment and execution of all structures in line with the specified plans. We’re looking forward to seeing these community spaces take shape—stay tuned for more updates! Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust Redrow #TeamAFL #ArchitectureForLife #ResidentialDesign #Architecture

🏥 Halifax’s Community Diagnostic Centre Featured in Building Design & Construction Magazine! 🏥 This state-of-the-art facility marks a major milestone in how healthcare is delivered locally—bringing essential diagnostic services closer to home, reducing hospital visits, and ensuring care is provided in a modern, convenient setting. We’re incredibly proud to have played a role in bringing this impactful project to life. Now seeing 1,218 patients per week, the Halifax CDC represents a significant leap forward in accessibility and efficiency, streamlining diagnostics and developing new patient pathways. This project is a testament to bringing care closer to home and improving healthcare outcomes for the community. We can’t wait to see the lasting impact it will have! 📖 You can read the full issue of this month’s Building Design & Construction Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/dHiQkXk4 Building Design & Construction - BDC Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust VINCI Services Design Partnership Ltd JLL BWB Consulting Ltd Nationwide CDM

Roberts Wharf Project Update - February 2025 Exciting progress continues at Roberts Wharf. Our second full team site inspection and progress meeting of the year highlighted the great work being done by Five Rise Contractors on this major design and build project. We're installing rainscreen cladding across 198 apartments in five high-rise blocks, and things are moving forward smoothly. Key Achievements: ✅ Roof installations on Blocks A & B, featuring the Protan (UK) Ltd single ply system by AAC Flat Roofing are now complete. ✅ We're 70% of the way through removing 150m2 of blockwork and replacing it with structural SFS. ✅ SFS installation is underway in soffit and terrace areas. ✅ The beautiful Tobermore Mayfair graphite slabs for balcony finishes have arrived on site, ready for installation. ✅ The first delivery of aluminum components from BWC PROFILES is here, with installation starting next week. Looking Ahead: * We'll be installing sheathing board with a weatherproof membrane to support the Siderise Group firewall system. * Installation of 6082 T6 grade aluminum C channel for the Spanwall Facades helping hand system is on the schedule. * Site-wide flashing measurements are being finalised for RS Facades to create CAD design drawings. * BWC Profilers will receive CAD drawings to manufacture 6082 T6 grade aluminum flashings. We're incredibly proud of the dedication and progress of our team. Safety remains our top priority as we work to make Roberts Wharf a safer and more beautiful place to live. Stay tuned for more updates! TFT David Ashley MRICS Dylan Dhiraj Devshi Alfie Martin Robin Holme Charlotte Routledge Michael Gration Chris Iredale Tony Podmore MSc IEng MIMechE Becky Ford Jake Keating Christopher Maltby George Greatbatch Archie Skipsey Metalline (services) Ltd. Chris Baldwin Darron Brough Garry Rowlands AFL Architects Wintech Nikolai Lanza Jensen Hughes Beejay Scaffolding Ltd Spanwall Facades Holdgate Consulting Ltd Ryan Peel   #principalcontractor #construction #LandOwners #Developers #Architects #Consultants #HRB #BSA #facade #curtainwalling #cladding #rainscreen #contractors #leeds #yorkshire #constructionservices #ProjectManagement #CostManagement #BuildingServices #PrincipalDesigner #BuildingSafety #rainscreencladding #highrise