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Benniman has been appointed by Stoford Developments Ltd to build a 278,048 sq ft facility at Worcester Six Business Park. The project, designed by UMC Architects, will deliver a new building for global manufacturer MiTek under the BREEAM Communities framework. Scheduled for completion in Q4 2025, it marks the first development at the park's southern extension. Benniman is proud to continue its long-standing work at Worcester Six, helping create sustainable, high-quality spaces. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5wc946T

Delighted to welcome Allies and Morrison to the forum as a new partner 🎉   Allies and Morrison is a practice of architects and urbanists based in London. They design individual buildings – with a long-standing reputation for the quality of their work, winning over 50 RIBA Awards. They also design places: new pieces of city, new residential communities, new university campuses, new settlements and more.   Currently, they are the lead architects in Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW)’s recently launched Masterplan Framework, aimed at transforming Croydon’s North End Quarter, which includes the Whitgift Centre, Allders, and surrounding areas   Paul Eaton, Partner, Allies and Morrison, said: “The Masterplan Framework focuses on revitalising the centre of Croydon; transforming it with green pedestrian-friendly routes and public spaces, high-quality homes and thriving retail and community spaces. We look forward to working with Croydon’s many communities to progress this ambitious and exciting vision.”   #NewPartner #Collaboration #CroydonGrowth   Find out more about our current partners: https://lnkd.in/e7CaHBU5  

#FunFact: The Virginia Beach Convention Center, featuring approximately 28,000 cubic yards of concrete, stands as a model of sustainability and modern design. Its construction includes high-performance concrete that significantly reduces its carbon footprint, contributing to its LEED Gold certification and establishing it as a pioneering venue for eco-friendly conventions and large-scale events. #BuildVirginiaStrong #concrete #construction #buildwithstrength #paveahead #deliveryourfuture #VirginiaBeachConventionCenter #VirginiaBeach #VABeach

Thank you NLA for the Retro fit summit, and to shedkm Civic Engineers HUB RESIDENTIAL LIMITED The Crown Estate Gensler Buro Four JLL Common Projects for the talks and case studies. Must admit retrofit as a new type of project description is glossing over that most of us have been doing this for years as cut and carve or refurbishment but if it gives focus to retaining as many existing buildings as possible then I’m with it. The case studies were impressive amd the effort clients and teams will go to, to reduce, reuse and recycle. Good to see so much of Londons existing stock being refurbished. We should not only focus on the cut and carve and the structure issues but also on the simple workspace refurbishment and getting more clarity on the supply chain circular economy and clear certification of accreditation of new products especially M&E where the majority of the cost is. Most simple refurbishments throw away the old finishes and services and most of us I feel would push for recycled products from the circular economy if we had a database or some form of accreditation to refer to. Anyone agree? I liked the concept of architects redesigning the past, that struck a chord.

Pilgrim’s Quarter moves closer to completion “It has been a fantastic 12 months for the project, particularly with the regeneration of the Carliol House façade, which can now be seen in all its glory.” The £155 million Pilgrim’s Quarter regeneration project, in Newcastle, which will become a hub for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and house 9000 staff, is on track for completion. Find out more about its latest progress here: https://lnkd.in/d7qDe_RB Paul Anderson Christopher Turnbull Avison Young Ryder Architecture Cundall Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd

Loved being down in London yesterday and attending NLA's Retrofit Summit at The Guildhall. Heard some great speakers taking us through interesting case studies such as the The London Museum, The Elephant / 318 Oxford St, New Zealand House and Zodiac. Was pleased to also see some iconic Northern projects shared with the audience by shedkm and Civic Engineers including Fort Dunlop, Littlewoods and Park Hill. Retrofitting can be a cost-effective alternative to demolishing and rebuilding, however it can also present significant challenges (and costs) especially with older buildings that have outdated systems or poor initial construction (‘bad bones’). Some insightful discussions amongst the panellists with agreement on some key points: ·      A requirement for more consistent government policy as well as what actually defines Zero Carbon / Net Zero ·      More collaboration and data sharing across industry with the need for data to be richer. ·      Better cataloging of building information and materials used providing invaluable information for future retrofit. A requirement for a central place to access this data - more transparency. ·      All buildings need a strategy to decarbonise. ·      Not all buildings are fit for retrofit. ·      Retrofit requires passion, commitment, communication and a champion(s)! 'Architects are not just designers of the future, but redesigners of the past' Dr. Austin Entonu, MBE, MBA, ACCA, PRINCE2 and CFA

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

The preferred delivery partner for Bradford City Village, ECF is a strategic partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse. ECF works alongside the public sector to create successful communities where people thrive economically, socially and sustainably. With: Bradford Council | Avison Young │ UK | Cushman & Wakefield | West Yorkshire Combined Authority | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | 5plus architects #CityVillage #BFDCityVillage #ECF #EnglishCitiesFund #Bradford #WestYorkshire #BradfordDistrict #BradfordCouncil #Bradford2025 #BradfordCityofCulture #VisitBradford #BradfordCityVillage

"Usually, when I advise clients on the merits of submitting an application for a Certificate of Immunity from Listing, I explain that the risk is that if it is not granted, then the building will automatically be listed. Not so for City Hall." The famous London City Hall building has been refused listing for a second time, paving the way for proposals to overhaul the 22-year-old landmark. Partner Lucy Markham from our Historic Environment and Townscape team reviews the curious case of the City Hall listing, highlighting the careful balance required between preserving modern architecture and allowing time for proper historical context. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eQ7SJfyn #MEHEAT #CityHall #ListingCases

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