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Big News! 🎉⁠ ⁠ We’ve won Capital & Centric’s competition for St Georges Wolverhampton!⁠ ⁠ Working with our friends Mikhail Riches we’re excited to be co-masterplanning the repair of this historic city district. We’ll also be looking after the design of a glorious new city park, a network of new public spaces and the remaking of several historic streets. While we’re doing that Mikhail Riches will be busy adapting the former Sainsburys building into high performance new homes while other parts of the site will host family housing at a variety of scales. The eponymous church will be re-proposed into community and work spaces surrounded by independent businesses at the heart of the scheme. ⁠ ⁠ Active travel focussed, super green (and blue) infrastructure, extremely high performance, low embodied energy buildings, places to work and play…..you want to see regenerative urban planning at a scale up from our work on The Phoenix, this is it. Watch this space (and our channels)! Roll on pre-app!⁠ ⁠ Capital & Centric (C&C) are a Social Impact developer who retain and operate their sites for the long term. In 2017 C&C co-founded the @regenbrainery, a mentoring programme designed to inspire young people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds, so the places we create are better, richer and more reflective of the society we live in. ⁠ ⁠ Find out more, link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Capital&Centric RIBA Architects’ Journal ⁠ #periscope_uk⁠ #urbandesign #urbanenvironment #builtenvironment #urbanplanning #placemaking #urbanism #housing #architecture #density #scale #landscapearchitecture #citiesforpeople⁠ #urbanspaces #greenspaces #greeninfrastructure #blueinfrastructure #ecology #biodiversity #water #flood #suds #infrastructure #culturallandscape #citynature #natureinthecity #landscape ⁠#wolverhampton⁠

Love this concept of temporary buildings - to keep the social heart of the city alive during redevelopment - that can be "disassembled, relocated and reassembled multiple times, without compromising structural integrity." -Arup "Ebury Edge comprises temporary affordable workspaces, a café, and a community center to provide a continuous place for residents old and new to meet as the Ebury Bridge Estate is re-developed phase by phase... the City Council first established a right of return for all residents before developing proposals for the redevelopment of the estate. Unusually, Westminster is committed to the delivery of new community facilities in advance of the principal scheme." -ArchDaily "All spaces are let on a fair rent policy, on flexible terms and with no upfront deposits. Combined with a people-focused approach, this policy creates varying positive impacts from business growth, job creation and increased footfall to business venues, for both shopping and leisure." -Edbury Edge "To give even greater flexibility for future uses, the double-height workspaces are designed to either be relocated together or offered as individual units." -Arup Arup: https://lnkd.in/gPe-tgNY ArchDaily: Below Edbury Edge: https://lnkd.in/g7nSzung #temporaryarchitecture

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, a landmark development in Croydon that redefines urban living and community spaces. In December, we returned to site to capture drone footage of the completed development, giving us a chance to see the finishing building from all angles. The project, which forms part of the 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, is a 25-storey tower comprising 𝟭𝟯𝟰 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 and 𝟱,𝟰𝟵𝟬 𝘀𝗾 𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. A standout feature of Angel Heights is the retention of the 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗮ç𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟲-𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, preserving an important piece of Croydon’s architectural heritage while delivering modern homes. The development includes 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲, creating 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 that will be further enhanced by a public artwork exploring themes of community and belonging. Situated just minutes from Croydon’s public amenities and transport links, Angel Heights offers residents 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. In line with the 𝗚𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭) and 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗟 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟯) of the Building Regulations, the development incorporates sustainable features such as a 𝗖𝗛𝗣 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Throughout the project, we worked closely with the client and contractor to maximise efficiency and overcome challenges. By collaborating on a deed of variation, we facilitated the design and planning adjustments required to increase the number of Shared Ownership units, delivering 134 high-quality homes instead of the originally proposed penthouse apartments. As the Employer’s Agent and Quantity Surveyor on this project, we were proud to provide key support from inception to completion. 𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲! 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: Latimer by Clarion Housing Group  𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: London Square 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Encore Group 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁: Potter Raper 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗿: Potter Raper #ProjectCompletion #AngelHeights #CroydonDevelopment #SharedOwnership #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving #UrbanRegeneration #LandmarkDevelopment #CommunitySpaces

Tour any historic city and you’ll see land being used in many ways all at once—a storefront or professional office facing the street, an apartment upstairs, and maybe a workshop in the back. Modern zoning sought to bring order to this chaos, prescribing what parts of town were best suited for each individual purpose. But it didn’t work. That’s why mixed-use developments are now trending. These projects buck the vision laid out in zoning maps, instead creating properties where people can live, work, shop, play, and access services. https://hubs.ly/Q02GmgKB0

Canada and the USA aren't alone in having an affordable housing crisis: Australia is facing the same situation. However, here are two examples of innovative social housing projects that are offering new hope. The Midtown MacPark and Nightingale developments show that affordable housing can be thoughtfully designed, creating vibrant communities where residents feel proud to live. These projects, prioritizing design and community building, stand as models for how we can rethink housing to foster dignity and inclusivity. With amenities like gardens, communal spaces, and sustainable architecture, they’re reshaping the future of affordable housing. Read the article here: https://buff.ly/40bv1Xo #AffordableHousing #CommunityLiving #HousingCrisis #UrbanDesign #SocialHousing

With the Government pushing hard for new #housing, including affordable and social, what will create the quality, along with the quantity, that we urgently need to see? Speaking at this year’s Landscape Institute #JellicoeLecture, LDA Design Chair, Frazer Osment, will argue that there is a need for strong and creative landscape-led spatial planning to underpin growth and delivery of the Government’s housing agenda. Get this right and it could also accelerate delivery.   The call to action is to put #wellbeing at the heart of all future housing plans. In this, the roles of landscape architect, urban designer and planner have never been more important. Together, they have the expertise to lead the charge for change, and their collaboration is key to creating better places. All three need to be visionary in their approach and focussed on the widest positive outcomes. But what are the challenges to success and what are the practical steps to overcoming them?   Frazer is involved in #planning for growth and #masterplanning at scale and has been involved in the design and delivery of some of the largest new settlements and urban extensions in the UK, including Welborne Garden Village. He is an advisor to Homes England on strategic growth, including between Oxford and Cambridge.   The Jellicoe Lecture, a highlight of the Landscape Institute's calendar, will be well worth joining. Alongside Frazer will be Carolin Göhler FLI President of the Landscape Institute; Tim Slaney, Interim CEO, South Downs National Park Authority; and Harriet Bourne Director BBUK Studio. A Q&A will be chaired by Noel Farrer of Farrer Huxley Associates. Register now. https://lnkd.in/e5paw5gZ #masterplanning #planning #urbandesigner #landscapearchitecture #landscapearchitects #agentsofchange #talklandscape #betterplacemaking #newhomes #development #bettercities #goodgrowth #socialvalue #netzero #lowcarbonplaces #spatialplanning #landscapeled #healthandwellbeing #wellbeing

Unlocking Potential: Regenerating Infill Sites for New Homes With the UK facing an acute housing shortage and the challenges of balancing green belt preservation with urban expansion, the importance of utilizing underused brownfield and infill sites has never been greater. At Marjoram Architects, we’re proud to play a part in tackling this issue through innovative and thoughtful design. Our Croydon Homes project is a prime example of how design can transform constrained urban sites into vibrant, affordable housing. Collaborating with developer Lightbox London, we worked on feasibility studies for three challenging infill sites as part of Croydon Council’s regeneration programme. These sites, though small and complex, offered an opportunity to provide much-needed two- and three-bedroom family homes for the borough. Key features of the project include: - Modular construction-ready designs to streamline building processes. - Generous fenestration ensuring ample natural light for improved well-being. - A contemporary material palette, respectful of local architecture while reimagining it for modern living. By considering these smaller, often-overlooked spaces, we can contribute to a solution that respects the environment, enhances communities, and addresses the housing crisis head-on. Let us know your thoughts on the role of infill development in tackling the UK’s housing challenges. Could this approach be an answer to unlocking urban potential? Explore the concepts through the carousel below. #HousingSolutions #BrownfieldDevelopment #UrbanRegeneration #ArchitecturalDesign #AffordableHousing #MarjoramArchitects

Why do people buy a grapefruit from Borough Market rather than their local store? How do we craft joyful, authentic architecture that creates experiences and serves people, place and community?   In this episode of Building Insights, Trevor Morriss talks to James Parker about our approach to masterplanning large complex schemes and designing experiential spaces that inspire. He reflects on his involvement in transforming London districts, a city he describes as "the DNA of who I am as a person."   Trevor shares his insights on: - Community engagement: Lessons from the exemplary community consultation process at OlympiaUK and a recent planning meeting that brought into question the way the housing crisis is being tackled - Heritage: Adopting a conservation, rather than preservation, approach to give historic buildings a modern lease of life   - Improvement vs. gentrification: Understanding the nuances between enhancing an area and gentrifying it - Joyful yet measured design: The thoughtful integration of elements needed to ensure our building stock is not all ‘vanilla’, but also features ‘raspberry ripple’ moments   Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the transformative power of architecture with the right approach and community involvement!   Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eyqZ-EmK #SPPARC #spparchitecture

The success of great cities lies in their ability to integrate architecture and urbanism to support people, culture, and sustainability. London’s network of interconnected neighbourhoods exemplifies this, cultivating self-sustaining communities where individuals can live, work, and engage within a localized, yet globally impactful, urban setting. Our latest project Opus, at Bankside Yards, marks a significant milestone in London's ever-evolving skyline, standing out as the UK's first major mixed-use estate to be entirely free from fossil fuels. In this recent article by Knight Frank, we explore this burgeoning ecosystem that is now emerging as a micro-city own its own right. Over in the City, ONE BISHOPSGATE PLAZA brings a novel perspective to the traditional context of a historical plaza serving as multifunctional hub for the community. Rejuvenating a key site along Bishopsgate into a dynamic mixed-use urban development that contributes to the City’s ambition of becoming a 24-hour destination. Read the article in full here: https://lnkd.in/dzkJdxsD

We are community enhancers – deeply invested in the unique charm and character of each locale we can work within. Our approach is not merely to construct buildings but to cultivate spaces that resonate with the community's spirit, complementing and elevating the existing aesthetic and social fabric. Our commitment to understanding and integrating local development codes, ordinances, and especially the nuanced requirements of historic districts, underscores our dedication to harmonious and respectful growth. With a team that brings a wealth of knowledge about city-specific regulations, and the support of counsel familiar with local legal landscapes, we ensure our projects are not just compliant. Still, we are embodiments of our collaborative and community-first ethos. Our work, exemplified by projects of our partner Garfield Pubic/Private like the Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City, demonstrates our capability to blend cutting-edge design with historical reverence, creating landmarks that are both innovative and intimately connected to their surroundings. This project, a testament to our thoughtful approach, harmonizes modern development demands with the preservation of the community's historical legacy, facilitated by our meticulous compliance with development codes and our pursuit of LEED Gold certification standards. Through such endeavors, Properitize Ventures aims to inspire investors, community leaders, and city officials alike, showcasing our commitment to enriching communities by crafting spaces that are architecturally distinguished and deeply integrated into the local culture and ethos. Our vision is to foster environments that people are proud to call home, strengthening the community bond and contributing to the vibrancy and sustainability of the areas we touch. #MixedUseDevelopment #UrbanDevelopment #DevelopmentFinance #CityLeadership #UrbanPlanning #CouncilMembers #ProgressiveThinking #Sustainability #Walkability #CharmAndCharacter #LEEDDesign #SustainableDevelopment #SmartCities #UrbanDesign #UrbanRenewal #GreenBuilding #TransitOrientedDevelopment #NewUrbanism #PlaceMaking #UrbanRegeneration #PublicSpaces #MXU #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalDesign #EconomicDevelopment #CityPlanning #InfrastructureDevelopment #RegenerativeDesign #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableCities #EcoFriendlyLiving #HealthyCommunities #RenewableEnergy #ResilientCities #SmartGrowth #CreativePlacemaking #GreenSpaces #GreenRoofs #MixedUseDistricts #PedestrianFriendly #CivicEngagement #EquitableDevelopment #SustainableLiving #GreenTransportation #CarbonNeutral #ClimateResilience #EnergyEfficiency #UrbanResilience #LowCarbonCities #CommunityDevelopment #SmartMobility #BikeFriendlyCities #HistoricPreservation #LocalEconomy #PublicTransportation #NYC #NewYork #NewJersey #JerseyCity #Waco #Texas #TX #Austin #Dallas #Houston #LasVegas #Atlanta #Nashville #Temecula #LosAngeles