Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios)

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚, 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒚. This video showcases Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School at the University of Staffordshire. Filmed by the university, it explores the space from the users’ perspective! We created a nurturing and stimulating new landscape for children aged 0 to 5 years to complement a new sustainable, net zero carbon nursery building, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios), with the aim of transforming childhood learning and discovery through the spaces we create. Our design created a sensory-filled environment rich with colours, textures, and scents. As children navigate through pathways, mixed planted areas and wildflower patches, they engage their senses and spark their curiosity. The finished landscape is seamlessly connected to the adjacent wildlife reserve, creating a calm atmosphere which fosters child development. Project team: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) (Architects) Henry Brothers Ltd (Main Contractor) Civic Engineers (Structural Engineer) Max Fordham LLP (Services Engineer) #LandscapeArchitecture #UniversityofStaffordshire #ForestSchoolNursery #NatureInspiredDesign #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SustainableLandscapes #LearningInNature #ChildDevelopment #OutdoorLearning

An interesting short piece done by Helen Barrett at the Financial Times on mass timber in construction which features an interview with Bywater Properties COO Theodore Michell on site at Paradise. It is good to see the conversation stepping outside of the sector in this way. And some great footage of the timber frame on site. Have a watch on the link below.

We have delegates on both sides of the Awards fence heading to World Architecture Festival next week in Singapore, both judging and presenting. Do get in touch if you would like to meet. Simon D. Andy Theobald

We’ve engineered some impactful urban infrastructure projects over the years but I think this has to be my favourite! Kingsway will hopefully act as a benchmark for how our streets can be repurposed for the 21st Century to respond to the climate, biodiversity and health and wellbeing crises and create attractive places for people to spend time outdoors in urban areas. As lead designer Civic Engineers worked alongside The LK Group, Exterior Architecture Ltd , Simon Fenton Partnership, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) and main contractor A E Yates Ltd. to reclaim more than half of what was previously a completely out of scale dual carriageway, and repurpose that space for walking, wheeling and cycling, play and spending time. The planting along the length of the street provides nature-based surface water drainage, significantly lowering the rate at which rainfall enters the United Utilities sewer, reducing flood risk, whilst creating a much more attractive setting and providing new habitat for wildlife. Full credit to the Civic Engineers’ team including Chris Kendrick, Leah Stuart, Emily Ingham, Claudia Ross, Chris Dawson, Harry Morton, Zakir Hafeji, Bryn Webb and Zac Gannon (sorry if I've missed anyone), and to Trafford Council for leading the way with this incredible project. Awesome work 😊 Jonathan Miley Conor Leyden Ernst ter Horst Jamie Stones Neil Stones Johnny Phillips Bruntwood

We are immensely proud of our work at Leahs Yard, Sheffield and are excited to announce that the project has been nominated in two categories at the Sheffield Design Awards. In addition, it’s not too late to cast your vote for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at: https://lnkd.in/eqrrd8Pz We worked for Sheffield City Council in a fantastic team including Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios), Leonard Design, Arup, Eastwood Consulting Engineers , Turner & Townsend, Queensberry and many others. #architect #architecture #Sheffield #buildingrestoration #buildingconservation #heritage #listedbuilding #preservation #historicbuilding #nomination #awardnomination #design #designawards #peopleschoice #votenow

We're really excited about the autumn lecture this year. We're very grateful to host Geoff Rich, Partner & Director of Heritage & Creative Reuse at Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) to talk about some of the fascinating and award winning projects he has worked on, including the Bath Abbey project and the Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre. Book your tickets now before they sell out! RIBA South West Constructing Excellence Cornwall Hub #architecture #lecture #event #cornwall #falmouth #heritage #buildingconservation

“... the new Central African Forest habitat will have integrated learning spaces, enabling students, visitors and schoolchildren to observe, record and appreciate animals in a natural scene, connecting people to threatened wildlife and animals in an immersive landscape.” Great Friday read on our project for Bristol Zoological Society. Where sustainable design is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, regenerative design is meeting the needs of the present whilst enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As building design practitioners confronting our responsibilities in the context of the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, it is easy to become too settled in an anthropocentric approach to our work, but a truly diverse ecosystem is one which includes humans and non-humans living in harmony with the environment. Find out more at the links below: https://lnkd.in/e3KBaNU7 Grant Associates / Momentum Structural Engineers / Hoare Lea / Avison Young / Ridge and Partners LLP

Seeing Triple! It's not all about the awards... but sometimes it can be so uplifting to see all the hard work pay off and to take a moment to reflect and enjoy! Glad you had fun Kossy Nnachetta Geoff Rich and Rachel Sayers

FCBStudios wins top prize at BD Architect of the Year Awards.   We are so pleased to announce that FCBStudios picked up three awards last night at the BD Architect of the Year Awards including the coveted Gold Award for the 'best of the best'. We also won Public Building Architect of the Year and Retail & Leisure Architect of the Year awards. Building Design. said: “The judges were impressed by the practices diverse range of projects, praising it for high quality, inventive and beautiful design that also enhanced the wider context. The projects included the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, a sensitive restoration and skilful reinvention of the former, 200 year old stable with the UK’s longest single span timber roof as a performing arts venue, while the transformation of a former gasworks site into Eden Project Dundee was described as an inspiring model of environmental regeneration. Referring to the Heart of the City II, a mixed use scheme in Sheffield, the judges said introducing uses of this scale into historic city centres was really difficult, and that FCBStudios had demonstrated considerable skill in doing this successfully. The Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoir Centre has revitalised a historic site into a dynamic recreational destination that respects the natural environment and increased visitor numbers. The Bristol Zoo Project aims to elevate animal welfare and the visitor experience through its modernised facilities and naturalistic habitats and the zoo’s commitment to conservation education and community engagement is commendable.” Congratulations to all the winners, and everyone in the practice, our clients and collaborators who have helped contribute to this win (too many to mention) !! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/emM5uV9U

Such an honour to represent FCBS at the BD Architect of the Year Awards in London last night. And what a night…! FCBS were awarded the coveted Gold Award, and also the Public Building Architect of the Year and Retail & Leisure Architect of the Year awards. The judges praised the diverse range of FCBS projects, commenting "FCBS’ projects exemplify excellence in marrying historic preservation with modern functionality, transforming sites, enhancing visitor experiences, and fostering engagement. FCBS skilfully navigates the challenges of integrating large-scale projects into historic city centres, and these high-quality, inventive, and beautiful designs enhance the wider context." The key projects we highlighted in our submission were: - Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre - Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings - Bristol Zoo Project - Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoir Centre, Cardiff - Eden Dundee Project, Dundee - Heart of the City II, Sheffield - Museum of Huddersfield as part of Our Cultural Heart - Bath Abbey Footprint Project - Babbage Building, Plymouth Congratulations to everyone in the practice who has helped contribute to these amazing projects ! Hooray! Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) Building Design.