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📍 Moor Lane, Bolton. Step Places faced an extremely tight funding deadline for securing planning permission for the Moor Lane site, in part due to its significant strategic importance within the 2017 Bolton Town Centre Framework. A 'key intervention area' and not to mention a vital route for improving pedestrian movement across the town, the site was already of significant interest to local politicians, stakeholders and the community. On top of all that, half of the site lies within the Town Hall Conservation Area, and in the setting of two important listed buildings. Our challenge was therefore... 🏘️ Get the design absolutely right ⌛ Do so incredibly quickly Intrigued? Find out how we did it - in partnership with Step Places, Bolton Council, AEW Architects and Bolton at Home - in Part One, Chapter Two of EK Unlocked... https://lnkd.in/e2A9uqj5 #planning #development #architecture #housing #housingcrisis #greatermanchester #gmca #placesforeveryone #moorlane #ekunlocked #bolton Original image credit: AEW Architects

Capital Property Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Block 1 Section 121, Canberra City. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the urban landscape and investment in Canberra. The project will include six distinct buildings, each with their own architectural language and style. To achieve this diversity, we have commissioned three world-class architects, ensuring a vibrant and distinctive precinct. The development will feature a mix of uses including a high-end hotel, retail and commercial spaces and a large residential component. At the heart of the development will be a expansive urban park where all the various buildings will present to. This mix is designed to create maximum vibrancy and activity around the clock. We are dedicated to creating a sustainable and innovative development that not only meets the highest standards of design and functionality but also contributes positively to the local economy and community. Bates Smart, EM BE CE, JPW #CapitalPropertyGroup #CanberraCity #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #CommunityBuilding https://lnkd.in/ggDkyW8X

Canberra is set to be transformed with a new neighbourhood connecting the city centre to Lake Burley Griffin. We worked alongside Capital Property Group, EM BE CE and JOHNSON PILTON WALKER PTY LTD to design a vibrant mixed-use precinct, announced by the ACT Government this week as the winner of a public tender process.   The precinct comprises 502 homes – including 76 affordable rental dwellings – a hotel, an A-grade office building and retail, all centred around a new city park. The project will reinvigorate Canberra’s CBD with the promise of fine-grain, active urban blocks. Read more in the Financial Review below. https://lnkd.in/gwmiBABj   #CapitalPropertyGroup Bates Smart EM BE CE JPW Paddock Landscape Architects Atelier Ten Jennifer Turpin

 Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) article features our landscape scheme in Alloa as part of the town centre regeneration, that brings housing and resident living into the town centre, benefitting from the convenience of amenities close by, but also that acts as a catalyst for other improvement projects for the town. The landscape provides a secure yet welcoming series of courtyard spaces for residents supporting continued independent living for older people, and contributes to the public realm enhancement for the town centre. Read more here: https://bit.ly/TCLSLi

Greencore Homes has secured planning consent from Cherwell District Council for the development of 65 homes in Launton, Oxfordshire. Designed by A'Bear & Ball Architects LLP and edge Urban Design, the approved plans comprise 42 homes for open market sale, six first homes and 17 tenure-blind affordable homes. 

The Highland Council recently confirmed the Section 75 Agreement for new homes in Conon Bridge, allowing Tulloch Homes to proceed with their approved plans to deliver 160 private and affordable homes in the area. As the project architects, Bracewell Stirling Consulting has been integral to the design and planning process, working as part of a team with engineers, transport consultants, ecologists, and landscape architects. We held consultation events with the public as part of the planning process and consulted with the Highland Council pre-planning. This early-stage engagement helped streamline the application through the planning process. We were the design architects for the site layout, which has been planned to be sympathetic to the existing landform, providing attractive landscaped open spaces and active travel connections with adjacent routes, amenities, and the wider Braes of Conon residential areas. The buildings and layout are designed with consideration for reducing energy use. We are experts in advising clients on cost-effective sustainable design solutions, and all houses in this development will be fitted with air source heat pumps. Construction of the Conon Braes South development, an extension of the existing Conon Bridge North, is expected to start next summer, with a focus on working with local trades and suppliers. #CononBridge #Architects #DesignAndPlanning #HousingDevelopment #PrivateHomes #AffordableHomes

New Year, New Opportunities for Apartment Development in NSW With the NSW Housing Delivery Authority officially launched on 8th January 2025, the development landscape has shifted in a big way. This initiative is designed to accelerate housing supply and streamline the approval process—creating exciting possibilities for Developers and Architects alike. Key highlights include: 🏗 Greater Project Potential – Increased building height and FSR by up to 20%, offering more design flexibility. ⏳ Faster Approvals – A simplified pathway to get projects moving without unnecessary delays. At ArtMade Architects, we see this as an opportunity to rethink apartment living—designing spaces that balance efficiency, aesthetics, and sustainability while meeting Sydney’s growing housing demand. If you’re planning a development and want to explore how these changes could enhance your project’s value, let’s discuss how we can make the most of this evolving landscape. 📌 Learn more:  https://lnkd.in/grjMusBF #NewYearNewOpportunities #NSWDevelopment #ApartmentDesign #HousingInnovation #UrbanGrowth #ArchitecturalDesign #SustainableLiving #NSWHousingDelivery #FastTrackApprovals #BuildingTheFuture #ArtMadeArchitects #CreativeDesignSolutions #SydneyApartments #EfficientDesign #FutureFocused #PropertyDevelopment #DesignForTomorrow

Creative design with precast for affordable housing solutions FREE webinar Over the last couple of years, I’ve watched a precast housing development grow in my own local area, and it's been fascinating to see the range of housing styles it offers—from modern apartments to spacious three-bedroom homes. This development - https://lnkd.in/gTa87RDS - is just one example showing how precast concrete can offer housing solutions and create vibrant, sustainable communities. As we grapple with a shortage of affordable housing, innovative modern construction methods like precast concrete provide incredible opportunities. Precast is versatile, cost-effective and enables quick builds, making it ideal for affordable housing projects. From energy-efficient designs using insulated sandwich panels to modular homes, it holds the key to meeting diverse needs in both urban and suburban settings. FREE WEBINAR If you're keen to explore how precast can unlock new potential in affordable housing, don't miss this FREE webinar hosted by our US counterpart, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. It will showcase innovative design solutions and case studies from the US. Many of our own members here in Australia manufacture and supply precast for housing projects, from affordable housing developments right through to luxury beachside dwellings. If you're looking for a precaster to supply your next housing project, you can find one here: https://lnkd.in/gzt_39kJ. 📅 Webinar: Innovative Precast Design in Affordable Housing 🗓️ Date: 10 October 2024 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxAcxMzU Let’s embrace precast as a solution to the housing crisis and explore its potential for delivering sustainable, stylis and affordable homes. #AffordableHousing #PrecastConcrete #ConstructionInnovation #HousingCrisis #SustainableDesign #Webinar #Precast

Urban Front Reality has submitted plans to convert a historic building that straddles the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal at Victoria Quays into apartments. The project team includes Sheffield architect Five Seventy Three, planning consultants Made it Together, surveyors Eddisons, and Schofield Associates. Named ‘The Straddle’, the conversion would consist of 27 apartments, with one-, two-, and three-bed options. Andrew Johnston Madeleine McCoy https://lnkd.in/ddM8V_Ef

New Year, New Opportunities for Apartment Development in NSW With the NSW Housing Delivery Authority officially launched on 8th January 2025, the development landscape has shifted in a big way. This initiative is designed to accelerate housing supply and streamline the approval process—creating exciting possibilities for Developers and Architects alike. Key highlights include: 🏗 Greater Project Potential – Increased building height and FSR by up to 20%, offering more design flexibility. ⏳ Faster Approvals – A simplified pathway to get projects moving without unnecessary delays. At ArtMade Architects, we see this as an opportunity to rethink apartment living—designing spaces that balance efficiency, aesthetics, and sustainability while meeting Sydney’s growing housing demand. If you’re planning a development and want to explore how these changes could enhance your project’s value, let’s discuss how we can make the most of this evolving landscape. 📌 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKzeuNkn #NewYearNewOpportunities #NSWDevelopment #ApartmentDesign #HousingInnovation #UrbanGrowth #ArchitecturalDesign #SustainableLiving #NSWHousingDelivery #FastTrackApprovals #BuildingTheFuture #ArtMadeArchitects #CreativeDesignSolutions #SydneyApartments #EfficientDesign #FutureFocused #PropertyDevelopment #DesignForTomorrow