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Jonathan Chan and Edmund Harrison-Gray discussing our Circular Centric Strategy for the #TrumanBrewery regeneration scheme with Tom Larsson and Dominique Staindl Grow Places South Facing Morris+Company

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We're hiring!    Looking to take your career to the next level? Morris+Company is expanding and looking for talented Part II Architectural Designers, Architects, Senior Architects, and a BIM Technician to join our dynamic team!   Work on exciting residential and workspace projects in London and across Europe. Join us as we transform our business in 2025! Our Hackney-based studio offers agile/hybrid working policies, a collaborative culture, and the chance to grow.   Ready to make your mark? Apply now! Send a PDF with your cover letter, CV, and portfolio to: applications@morrisand.company Check our website for job descriptions: https://lnkd.in/dmNicySU   Morris+Company is a committed equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.    #hiring #recruitment #architects #seniorarchitects #bimtechnician #joinus #architecturejobs #hackney #creativecareers #morrisandcompany

A massive congratulations to Norton Folgate for being shortlisted for the Net Zero Award at the Building Awards 2024! 🏆 A remarkable commercial mixed-use project by British Land, located in London’s historic Spitalfields, Norton Folgate is a shining example of sustainable development. Blending Victorian heritage with contemporary design, the project champions circular economy principles and material reuse to achieve outstanding carbon reductions.🌍 The new development also features distinct façades for each surrounding building, including 16 Blossom Street, which reflects the aesthetic of nearby historic warehouses. The brickwork uses Michelmersh’s Danehill Yellow and Lindfield Yellow bricks, installed by Thorp Precast Limited blends contemporary style with the area’s rich heritage. Meanwhile, at 15 Norton Folgate, Morris+Company has created office and retail spaces using Michelmersh’s Floren Gothiek Brick, expertly laid by Lyons & Annoot Ltd. Delivered by four architectural practices, the project hit LETI 2030 targets for upfront carbon and is close to reaching RIBA 2025 goals for whole-life embodied carbon. It retained 39.3% of existing structures, recycled 99.7% of waste, and introduced innovative solutions like air-source heat pumps and an all-electric design, all while using locally sourced materials. #Sustainability #NetZero #BuildingAwards2024 #SustainableDesign #Construction

🏆✨ Big news! The Norton Folgate project has won TWO British Construction Industry Awards! 🥇🏢 Commercial Property of the Year: The judges praised the project for its incredible intent, execution, and synergy with the local area. It’s a shining example of how commercial development can uplift the community! Community Impact Initiative of the Year: The Project Charter shone bright, showcasing great client engagement and genuine commitment to local impact. Norton Folgate is a unique development featuring 12 buildings across six plots, blending new construction and refurbishment while honouring the community's heritage. Huge congrats to the amazing team! Skanska Stanton Williams Studio Fractals Linder Industrial Machinery PUTNEY & WOOD LIMITED RUDDY. Sandy Brown SCIBMS AKT Atelierten British Land Bramwell Scaffolding Ltd DP9 Limited Mayer Brown Ltd Opera ScanTech Digital Argus Fire Protection Co. Limited Arup BDL Clipfine Ltd Facade Hoists Fascel Group Hotchkiss Ltd Industrial Building Group, LLC KONE Lyons & Annoot Ltd Macai Projects Ltd Morris+Company UBS #NortonFolgate #BCAwards #CommunityImpact #TeamSuccess

We are extremely proud to be part of this extraordinary project; the soon to be new home for the The Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development at Somerville College #RatanTataBuilding #SustainableDesign #SomervilleCollege #MorrisAndCompany #Architecture #Oxford #Passivhaus #Innovation #Legacy #OxfordIndiaCentre #AcademicExcellence

Morris+Company is proud to announce a new landmark building at the heart of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter – The Ratan Tata Building, Somerville College, University of Oxford. The Ratan Tata Building is the culmination of the decade-long friendship between Somerville College and Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, Mr Ratan Tata, in whose memory the building is named. The building, represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand Somerville College's teaching and learning space, support research and articulate its vision of a sustainable and forward-looking academic community. Home to the The Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development, the new building will prioritise sustainability, focusing on both reducing #operationalcarbon and minimising upfront #embodiedcarbon. Designed utilising #Passivhaus principles, the building aims to achieve #netzero carbon in operation, with a fabric-first approach featuring a highly insulated and airtight envelope, all-electric systems, air source heat pumps, and on-site #renewables including photovoltaic panels on the roof. “To reduce upfront carbon, the design incorporates a low-carbon, regenerative mass timber frame, with cladding that reflects the surrounding heritage buildings. The Ratan Tata building is designed for longevity, lasting 100 years and beyond.” Said David Storring, director and head of sustainability and innovation at Morris+Company. Through the building's quadruple-height entrance lobby, an additional route has been created into the college and quad. The ground floor includes a multi-use publicly accessible event space. The upper levels house eight tutorial rooms, two seminar rooms, the Chai Ideas Room, and accommodation for visiting fellows and academics, as well as a roof terrace. Designed to harmonise with the diverse architectural and heritage context within the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. The buildings tight footprint required a complex spatial solution to accommodate an intricate programme, driven by a series of curves that extend the building, sensitively, into its surrounding landscape and key vistas.   The building’s façade takes inspiration from the architectural diversity of its historic backdrop and is expressed through a series of delicate mullions. Its architectural language is understated yet sophisticated, with subtle nods to its context. The design balances sensitivity to the historical environment with a forward-looking approach, ensuring the building "holds its own" without overpowering its distinguished neighbours. More here https://lnkd.in/e6PtwP4A Team: Somerville College | Morris+Company | Bidwells | Skelly & Couch | London Structures Lab | Townshend Landscape Architects | Eckersley O'Callaghan | SOCOTEC | Bureau Veritas Group #RatanTataBuilding #SustainableDesign #SomervilleCollege #MorrisAndCompany #Architecture #Oxford #Passivhaus #Innovation #Legacy #OxfordIndiaCentre #AcademicExcellence

Our winning submission for a major mixed-use retrofit job in the European Quarter in Brussels, Belgium, beating UK and international competition was covered in the Architects’ Journal this morning https://lnkd.in/epRG_6jD As reported, 0ur winning scheme was born out of a deeply collaborative approach and spirit with Belgian practice a2o, VELD and landscape architects TN PLUS to overhaul L’ilot 130, an office complex near the European Commission, which will transform around 100,000m2 of office space into upgraded workplaces, homes, and community facilities. Real estate fund Whitewood and developer #Cityforward said the winning scheme prioritised ‘sustainability and circularity, focusing on opening up the ground floor, adding green spaces, and improving water management, carbon footprint, and energy efficiency’. Whitewood business development director Christophe le Polain told the AJ that the winning scheme was ‘an ambitious project that aligns perfectly with our expectations, values, and those of the authorities.’ He added: 'Their ability to design a large-scale project within a short timeframe, adhering to key principles of circularity and sustainability, demonstrates both their expertise and commitment to a more responsible future. ‘This project integrates high-quality residential components essential to the neighbourhood while providing office spaces that meet current market demands with optimal energy performance. We look forward to bringing this collaboration to life and continuing our work together on the detailed design of this landmark project.’ The competition brief had called for the complex’s ground floor to be opened up while ‘greening’ the building’s interior and delivering a building with around 70 per cent offices, 25 per cent housing, and 5 per cent facilities space. Morris + Company was shortlisted along with UK firms Caruso St John Architects, in a team with Bovenbouw Architectuur and Kollektif Landscape, and Maccreanor Lavington working with Dutch firm Popma ter Steege Architecten. The other finalists included: ArtBuild Architects with 3XN and Delva; Juurlink [+] Geluk, Urbanism and Landscape Design, Geluk and V8; and OZ architect with Stijlgroep Landscape & Urban Design. Almost an entire block long, L’ilot 130 it is one of 21 European Commission buildings tipped for redevelopment as part of a masterplan by Brussels-based practice Plusoffice Architects, which includes ‘sustainable buildings’ and the introduction of housing. #Architecture #Sustainability #EuropeanQuarter #Innovation #ILOBuilding #Brussels #EcoUrban #Whitewood #EuropeanDistrict #ILOT130 #EuropeanQuarter #VilleDeBrussells

Huge congratulations to our talented team at Morris+Company and our amazing collaborators a2o, VELD, and TN PLUS on this incredible #competitionwin to transform the ILO building - a 100,000 m², Cityforward vision in the heart of #Brussels. "ILO is a bold landscape-first vision blending sustainability, innovation, and heritage. From recreating the Maelbeek Valley and enhancing green spaces, to preserving the iconic Polak façades—this project is truly a perfect balance between past, present, and future.” Said Alex Gordon, who lead the Morris+Company team throughout, with Francis Naydler and Elena Oliinyk . “This is a practice defining moment for Morris+Company and is a testament to the new operational structure of the business which elevates and celebrates the incredible skills of our team. Alex Gordon, head of our new business development team, has landed an extraordinary project, one which will influence the practice for years to come.” Practice founder and Creative Director Joe Morris The team’s design will breathe new life into the #EuropeanQuarter, creating a vibrant, eco-friendly urban oasis right in the heart of Brussels. This is not just a building; it’s a catalyst for positive change. Here’s to the next chapter of this inspiring journey! #Architecture #Sustainability #EuropeanQuarter #Innovation #ILOBuilding #Brussels #EcoUrban

Morris+Company are incredibly proud to announce that #NortonFolgate has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the #BCIAAwards last night:   +Commercial Project of the Year  +Community Impact Project of the Year The #BCIA award wins are testament to the collaborative design approach delivered by British Land, to realise this historic regeneration. Norton Folgate is celebration of thoughtful design, where historic architecture meets contemporary innovation. The project involved the sensitive #restoration of #heritagebuildings, blending them seamlessly with contemporary, sustainable spaces. With highly flexible #workspaces, #communal areas, and #publicrealm enhancements, Norton Folgate redefines how commercial environments can positively shape #communities. At the heart of the project is a commitment to sustainable design, wellbeing, and low-carbon construction. The development balances its historic character with bold new interventions, creating a unique, vibrant space that honors its past while looking to the future. Huge congratulations to the entire team—a fantastic win for all. British Land | Allford Hall Monaghan Morris | Morris+Company | DSDHA | East architecture, landscape urban design ltd | Stanton Williams | Skanska | AKT II | DP9 | M3 Consulting #Teamwork #ArchitectureWithPurpose #BCIAwards #NortonFolgate #CommunityImpact #SustainableDesign #HeritageAndInnovation #CommercialExcellence #MorrisAndCompany #BuildingWithHeart