DLG Architects

Andrew Gardner, David Bailey, Simon Hill, Victoria Simpson [Practice Partners] and Jessica Leggett [Architect and chair of the Yorkshire branch of the National Association of Women in Construction] are again attending UKREiiF this May. This event, held at New Dock in Leeds, has proved an invaluable feature in the real estate calendar, with an incredible 16,000 attendees expected this year. As ever, we will be hosting our own event - the Breathing Rooms - and the Partners are excited to connect across the three days with clients and industry colleagues past and future, and talk about our work across the purpose-built living, conservation, PD, education, workspace, hospitality and logistics sectors. If you want to meet up - drop us a line! #UKREIIF #btr #pbsa #coliving #architecture #residentialarchitecture #workspaces

Thoughts on the Building Safety Act and its impact on the purpose-built living sector below:

Art is a huge part of designing places that people want to be. Leeds has a proud history of celebrating street art [just see Europe's largest mural on the side of our project, Platform] and Kid Acne's collab with Platform_ at our Sweetfields BTR masterplan is a fine example of how vision and art can have an impact long before construction is complete.

We are absolutely *thrilled* to be named as finalists in the Property Week Residential Awards 2025 in two categories - Development of the Year [150-350 homes] and Professional Services Team of the Year! These awards celebrate the best in residential design and delivery across the UK. In the Development of the Year category, we are shortlisted for Mercer West & Madison East, the second phase of our SOYO Leeds masterplan for Caddick Developments and hot on the heels of its multi-award winning sibling, Moda New York Square. The project was delivered in partnership with Caddick Construction Limited, Tate Consulting, Curtins, re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, No Chinz and Sanderson Associates Consulting Engineers Finalists in Professional Services Team of the Year speaks to the immense talent of our design and technical teams, currently with over 3000 homes that have achieved planning or on site across the market sale and build-to-rent sectors. See all finalists here: https://lnkd.in/eZsHDDwe

💡 SPOTLIGHT ON.....#Hotels 💡 Laystall Street, Manchester, was never meant to be a hotel. Built in the 2000s as a residential block of 84 homes, the development was one of the first in the evolution of this former industrial heartland. Upon completion, the building was run as a budget apart-hotel, but as the area has slowly transformed, this site was earmarked for a new, aspirational use. Offering 155 keys in an extended-stay format, we doubled the number of rooms from its former arrangement – firstly as a residential block, then a budget hotel - weaving the new accommodation around the retained structural frame and irregular, shifting floorplates. A deck-access lightwell is reimagined as a shared courtyard dining space. A repositioned main entrance transforms the arrival journey and guest experience, whilst the un-let, vacant ground floor commercial units are brought into the hotel’s domain, forming the essential amenity and work-from-‘home’ spaces which make an exceptional extended-stay Residence. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/erm5FEgz Simon Hill DLG Architects #Retrofit #AdaptiveReuse #Refurbishment #Hotels

Sneak Peak: a new family home designed around two courtyards, on a conservation area gap-site. #residential #architecture #home

The wait is finally over! Property Week are thrilled to unveil the finalists for the 2025 RESI Awards 👉 https://ow.ly/VxSe50V87CW These remarkable companies have set the bar high, demonstrating extraordinary excellence, unwavering dedication, and groundbreaking innovation that is shaping the future of real estate. Congratulations to each and every one of these exceptional finalists! Many thanks to our partners: PING TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED, Allsop LLP, Beaufort Capital, JLL, Muse, NHBC, Outpost Management Ltd, POD Management, Price Forbes, Shawbrook, Muscular Dystrophy UK

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Damond Lock on 10th February 2025. He was 91. After meeting at the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Architecture, Damond founded DLG Architects in 1972 alongside Partners Stan Grabowski and Anthony Walker. From the Practice’s first offices in Manchester Square, Mayfair, Damond Lock Grabowski practiced people-driven masterplanning and design, later expanding out to Leeds whilst developing a large portfolio of clients with projects across the commercial sectors including new shopping centres, office buildings and almost everything in between. Damond’s particular interest in retail, conservation and urban renewal typified much of the Practice’s early and ongoing successes, delivering masterplans and new, modern town centres across the UK. An energetic architect, Damond retired in 1997; however, far from cleaning out his drawing pens, they were put to use throughout an active retirement which also saw him busy with his family, children and grandchildren. The funeral will be held near Farnham in the afternoon of Monday 3rd March. Should anyone require further details then please feel free to contact the practice email London@dlgarchitects.com or Leeds@dlgarchitects.com

Pleased to share that the bookings are opening for the British Council for Offices talk & tour at 1 Trevelyan Square, in Leeds. This event will feature a presentation from the client/professional team and include a tour of Leeds Trinity University's new city centre campus. Thank you to Turner & Townsend for sponsoring and kudos to the rest of the team involved. Jefferson Sheard Architects DLG Architects Colliers Eamon Fox https://lnkd.in/e3ZCnhbC

We are delighted to be working with flexible workplace operator x+why to deliver an outstanding new workplace within Bridgewater Place in Leeds.   DLG Architects are collaborating with x+why to bring almost 34,000 sqft of inspiring workspace, 5,000 sqft roof terrace, 150 person-capacity events space, meeting rooms and a hospitality-led clubspace.   Working for Martley Capital Group, DLG were appointed in 2023 to develop proposals for the comprehensive refurbishment of this iconic Leeds landmark, including the reimagination of the central atrium, with spaces for meeting and eating; a new roof terrace, and outdoor events space; and 9 levels of Cat-A ready workspace for the ever-demanding Leeds market - over 234,000sqft in total, targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A-rating.   Our collaboration with x+why’s design studio sees them take nearly 15% of the overall refurbished workspace, offering outstanding flexible accommodation in a sustainability-led, deep retro-fit project.   See images below of the spaces we and x+why have developed - and a virtual tour of x+why's spaces here: https://lnkd.in/drHR6wYh   We can't wait for the opening!