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The oldest buildings are the most sustainable buildings, and a very satisfying part of our work is being able to give an old building a new purpose and lease of life. Especially when it’s a distinctive brutalist building like this one in Sheffield city centre. Sheffield is known for its brutalist landmark buildings, such as Park Hill, the Moorfoot building, and the Moore Street electricity substation. Division House, the former Westfield offices on Division Street, is not as well-known, but it is a little brutalist gem. Working on behalf of our client MCR, we converted this building from offices into 39 residential apartments whilst retaining the ground-floor retail units on this popular city centre street. The things I particularly like about this scheme are: 🏘️ More new homes in the city centre 💰Local businesses occupy ground-floor spaces, supporting local commerce and activating the street. 🏢 Sheffield is known for its brutalist architecture, so the retention of this building contributes to local identity and distinctiveness. ✅ Breathe new life into a building whose former use had become obsolete, securing its future for many decades to come. 🏬 A good example of mixed use ‘gentle density, buildings ranging between 3-7 storeys. ♻️ Reusing the existing structure was a more sustainable alternative to demolition and the construction of a new building on the site. Division House is a project that can help bring new life into urban centres, and it is a classic example of our work.

Frenchs Forest Poised for Development Boom with Trio of Apartment Complexes Exciting news for Sydney's Northern Beaches! Plans for three new apartment complexes in Frenchs Forest signal a potential surge in development for the suburb. Located opposite the Northern Beaches Hospital and town center, these complexes would replace existing houses and provide much-needed housing options. Here are some key details: - 127 apartments: This project by Young Assets Holding Pty Limited will offer a mix of standard, affordable, and council housing. - Focus on sustainability: The development incorporates basement and mezzanine parking with dedicated car share spaces and electric vehicle charging stations. - First of many?: This project aligns with the Northern Beaches Hospital Precinct Structure Plan, suggesting Frenchs Forest could see significant growth in the coming years. This development has the potential to: 1) Increase housing availability in a desirable location 2) Create new jobs in the construction and property management sectors 3) Revitalize the Frenchs Forest area The application is expected to go on public exhibition next week. Visit the link below for more info. Toby Silk

"What is particularly striking is that the bulk of these schemes are squeezed into a relatively small part of the Square Mile, gathered around the cluster of towers that includes 22 Bishopsgate, the Gherkin and the Cheesegrater. At least 18 major schemes – most of them towers more than 30 storeys in height – are now being drawn up for a stretch of land running from Broadgate in the north, past Liverpool Street station, down Bishopsgate and ending at Gracechurch Street in the south. From conversations that Building has had with developers and consultants, it seems at least 10 more schemes in the area are also being developed but have yet to be made public." "If the construction timelines of the City’s commercial developers are to be believed, most of these schemes will be built over the next five years. This would transform what is already one of the busiest thoroughfares in London – anyone who has attempted to fight their way down the narrow pavements of Bishopsgate at rush-hour can attest to this – into one huge construction zone dominated by walls of hoardings for most of the rest of this decade." #construction In Building Magazine, Tom Lowe discusses the surge of proposals for big developments in the City of London as well as how this could transform the area and spark competition between developers. Lowe also discusses the City's past smaller schemes, what it takes for the proposed schemes to be picked over others, the issues that could arise if schemes go ahead at the same time and much more. https://lnkd.in/eWCtzuj2

INDUSTRY NEWS // In case you haven’t heard, there’s a massive new $500M Build-to-Rent tower in the works, and it’s turning heads in Melbourne’s Docklands! Lendlease has just announced it is partnering with Japanese firm Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate (NSKRE) to make this towering marvel happen, but guess who’s been on the architectural drawing board since late 2023? That’s right, Cox Architecture! Cox has been shaping the plans for this beauty from day one, transforming an irregular-shaped site at Victoria Harbour into a sleek, modern living space. With Council already endorsing the project, it’s full steam ahead. Expect a design that’s as slick as it is sustainable, blending aesthetics with urban living like a fine-tuned symphony. This is more than just a building; it’s about creating a space that feels like home but also makes you stop and say “Wow!” every time you walk in the door. Build-to-Rent projects are on the rise, and Cox is at the forefront of making them both practical and breathtaking. Architects and Engineers, what’s your take on Build-to-Rent reshaping the urban landscape? Read more via Inside Construction AU.👇 #VividRecruitment #IndustryNews #Architecture #Engineering #UrbanDesign #BuildToRent Lee Stevens Nicholas Koop

Metropolis has been featured in Architecture Today, where Ben Cross from General Projects reviews what the market for retrofit is like at the moment. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erBdb6R7 B&K Structures delivered the CLT floor decks and roof, CLT upstands and structural steelwork elements for #Metropolis, on behalf of ISG. “Metropolis is retrofit at its most radical. This is a building that, seven years ago, would have been one of the 50,000 that are demolished every year to make way for a shiny new build – out with the old, in with the new. So the brief was simple. Reset the standard for what a refurbishment can achieve and deliver. Fast-forward over half a decade and we are only six months away from completion of one of the highest performing, amenity-rich and most sustainable developments in London. All rekindled from a Richard Seifert mid-century classic that was commissioned originally for Woolworths as their UK headquarters. It’s difficult to distil what is truly special about this building. We’ve created market-leading amenity throughout the whole building, given every floor a private garden, extended the building by 50 per cent using mass timber, planted over 4,000 trees, saved 4,240 tonnes of carbon through building re-use, achieved BREEAM Outstanding, removed all fossil fuels from our energy supply and we were the first building in London to achieve AirRated Platinum. It really is a building of superlatives. But if you were to say one thing about it, I would hope it is proof that radically reinventing an existing building is not only better for the planet, but delivers better product too.” Find out more about our work in the #Refurbishment and #Retrofit sector here: www.bkstructures.co.uk Henderson Park Capital Partners and General Projects alongside Heyne Tillett Steel, Stora Enso and Allford Hall Monaghan Morris. #construction #sustainability #sustainableconstruction #timberconstruction #masstimber #engineeredtimber #offsitesolutions #netzero #carbon #jobs #buildingdesign #builtenvironment #timber #masstimberconstruction #zerocarbonfuture #timberbuilding #masswoodbuilding #engineeredtimber #offsiteconstruction #timberconstruction #construction #sustainable #building B&K Hybrid Solutions

Today we would like to share a very special project. From the transformation of two old factories located in the prime area of the city, adjacent to Rio Ave, a new enterprise will be born in Riba D'Ave. This ambitious project aims to preserve the historic charisma of the buildings, maintaining architectural elements that evoke times gone by, whilst incorporating modern and sustainable design to create a unique and attractive environment. The project was submitted for prior analysis to the competent authorities, and it’s still possible to make changes by potential investors. With a pre-approved construction area of more than 26.000 sqm, the current project includes 124 residential units of different typologies, all designed to offer comfort and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The residential units will be complemented by 33 stores that will provide a range of services and conveniences to residents and visitors, creating a vibrant local community. Further details can be found under the link below. If you or your clients are interested in this project, please contact us. https://lnkd.in/dt-vAU_b #investmentproperty #realestate #investment #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting #property #realestateinvestor #investor #investing #propertyinvestment #househunting #invest #forsale #investments #luxuryrealestate #propertymanagement #home #luxuryhomes #realtorlife #realty #realestateinvestment #properties #investors #realestatelife

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// 🔥 Golden Sedayu’s Ambitious $150M Burswood Project: A Game-Changer in Perth’s Property Development Scene 🏇 In a significant move for the transformation of Belmont Park Racecourse in Perth, approval has been granted for a $150 million, two-tower development on the Burswood peninsula, spearheaded by Golden Sedayu as part of its $3.8 billion project. The development, a cornerstone of the larger Burswood Point plan, aligns with the vision to establish the area as a prominent tourism and entertainment hub. 🐎 The Joint Development Assessment Panel has given the green light to the 26-storey and 18-storey towers, boasting a total of 200 apartments, shops, and a restaurant. The design aligns seamlessly with the broader plan, which encompasses 4500 homes, 90,000 square meters of office and retail space, and an expansive 110,000 square meters of public open space along the Swan River foreshore. Developer: Golden Sedayu #perthrealestate #perthproperty #architecture #horseracing #investmentproperty #propertydevelopment #development #construction #townplanning #urbandesign #lifestyle #futurecities https://lnkd.in/gcHrc4A8

Morris+Company are delighted to announce that the Mayor of London has given the green light for the next phase of Aberfeldy Village in Poplar, London at a call-in hearing at City Hall on 26th January 2024. The approval is a significant milestone for the Aberfeldy estate, ensuring continued transformation, regeneration, much needed new affordable housing for London, and life-changing improvements for the local residents. Aberfeldy is an exemplar model of co-design, and the significant benefits bought from working collaboratively and in close consultation with #residents and the #localcommunity. Driven by developer EcoWorld London and housing and regeneration association Poplar HARCA, and design team including Levitt Bernstein,  LDA Design ZCD ARCHITECTS LTD and ourselves, Morris+Company, the masterplan includes: ·       Over 1,500 new homes, 39% affordable. 89% of the affordable homes will be social rent, with 46% family-sized with 3 or more bedrooms. ·       Over 3,550 sqm of new public open space – the equivalent to 18 tennis courts - including a new square, Highland Place, Nairn Park. ·       Improvements on the existing open spaces at Millennium Green, Leven Road, Braithwaite Park and Jolly’s Green. ·       2,300 sqm of commercial space, and 2,600 sqm of workspace. ·       8,600sqm of green space including over 5,000 sqm of play space and 4,500 sqm of playable landscape. ·       A repurposed Abbott Road underpass, safely connecting the Estate for pedestrians and cyclists. Plans will also deliver new community amenities, a revitalised high street, new green spaces and play areas, and improvements to local parks. The project will increase connectivity by creating safe, sustainable, and beneficial transport options. Image: Aberfeldy Village, Poplar, London #cityhall #planning #architecture #london #estateregeneration #housing #communityengagement #masterplanning #morrisandcompany

Could the City of London's tower cluster be on the verge of a new construction boom? At least 18 major office schemes are being planned for a strip of land centred on Bishopsgate, many of them scheduled to be built over the next five years. The reality is that only a handful of these will get going due to capacity limitations both in the market and the industry. So what gives a scheme the best chance of getting off the ground? Building Magazine has spoken to some of the experts most involved in the discussions now taking place across the City as developers eye their next move. With some schemes expected to cost more than £1bn to build, whatever happens will be hugely impactful for the industry in the years to come.