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THE INGLIS MEMORIAL HALL Our Director Willie Watt PPRIAS has been surveying this fine Category A Listed building in his role as a Conservation Architect at Nicoll Russell Studios Ltd It’s a really interesting building which was a bequest to the town and houses a unique library with its original books and card record system, a village hall complete with stage, balcony and dressing rooms, lesser hall, committee room, clock tower and once upon a time a flat for the family of the caretaker. It is often interesting to view a building in a variety of conditions as this reveals different issues. Willie’s first visit which allowed him to prepare his first draft of our report was undertaken after the area’s lengthy period of rain and floods, whilst as you will from this photograph his second visit was undertaken on a crisp icy day with snow on the ground. In doing this work he does get around a fair bit which is always interesting and informative. There is so much heritage around us and Edzell, the Angus Glens and their other gateway towns on the edge of Strathmore particularly so. Keep an eye out for this great building if you visit the area. He will shortly be revisiting the building for a 3rd time and we wonder what the weather will be like and what that will reveal when he does that. If Nicoll Russell Studios can help you with your listed building do get in touch. #architect #architecture #conservationarchitect #conservation #fabricrepairs #repairs #buildingmaintenance #building #construction #listedbuilding #nicollrussellstudios #angus #dundee #property #heritage #heritagebuildings #heritageconservation #survey #surveying #fabricrepair #conservationrepairs

Architecture is all about creativity and optimizing design functionality. Adding pops of colors, using innovative techniques, and incorporating various lights and shadows are all different ways to achieve great architecture. But sometimes the best design elements are found in nature. Integrating nature and wildlife into your designs can create more sustainable projects and environments. Not only will these buildings blend beautifully with their surroundings, they'll also bring us closer to nature. Learn more about "rewilding" architecture, its benefits, and its downfalls in this article: https://hubs.la/Q02zTRV20 #modernarchitecture #sustainabledesign #sustainablematerials #architecture #architectureanddesign #sustainability #biophilicdesign

As stewards of our architectural heritage, commercial construction companies specializing in historic building preservation play a vital role in ensuring that these treasures of the past continue to enrich our communities for generations to come. However, navigating the complexities of historic preservation requires a delicate balance between honoring the past and meeting the present needs. #HistoricBuildingPreservation #CommercialConstruction https://lnkd.in/eWGCgTt5

DID YOU KNOW: Landscape Architects often use natural elements such as existing tree lines, vegetation, topography, and water to control views, direct movement, and improve user experience in their projects? See if you can spot this design technique in practice while you're out and about this Memorial Day Weekend.

We, landscape architects, need to get a little louder, a little more involved, and more articulate about landscape + urbanism. Landscape interventions can have a tremendous power to heal natural and cultural systems; but we need to be at the table to have these conversations and to shape the built environment to properly sustain living systems >> to do the magic. #landscapearchitecture #naturebasedsolutions #citiesforliving #landscapearchitectmasterplan

Bringing buildings back to life Restoration of a listed building takes time - especially when the building has been abandoned for many years and is in poor condition. The building and structure need to be assessed historically and structurally in order to develop a comprehensive scheme for renovation. On this occasion this included site meetings with Heritage Consultants, Historic Carpentry Specialists and Planning Consultants to agree how best to preserve this fine 17th century farmhouse. Working alongside a specialist heritage consultants, archaeologists and structural engineers we have produced a comprehensive schedule of repairs - especially for the repair and retention of the timber frame and the painted brick infill panels - to be carried out during the refurbishment project returning this timber framed building to an attractive and comfortable dwelling once again. #architect #surveyor #buildingrestoration #restoration #listedbuildingrenovation #heritagepreservation #buildingreconstruction #studley #Alcester #architecturedesign #midlandsarchitects #survey #buildingsurvey

It's great to see this article about the approval of our plans for Derby's Friar Gate Goods Yard in Architects’ Journal. Adam McPartland, Director of Glancy Nicholls Architects, said: “We are overjoyed that the required funds can now be invested into saving these distressed 150-year-old listed buildings. Glancy Nicholls Architects has proudly brought its expertise in restoration and retrofit design to visualise the sustainable future of two of Derby city centre’s most notable historic structures.   “From the outset, the overarching brief from Wavensmere Homes was for a huge emphasis to be placed on exemplary placemaking. By having a mix of commercial uses within the two buildings – and opening the inaccessible site up to create a series of new linear parks – hundreds of people will be able to appreciate these heritage assets on a daily basis.   “The designs for the 227 two- and three-bedroom townhouses that will surround the two listed buildings are bespoke. Curved and terraced street scenes will celebrate the beauty and vista of the Bonded Warehouse, while incorporating a range of energy saving technologies and strategies. "A four-storey apartment building containing 49 apartments will also reinstate the lost streetscape of the Stafford Street frontage. The highest EPC rating of A is being targeted for the new houses, with all plots designed to be future-proofed ahead of the 2025 Future Homes Standard.” Read Anna Highfield's article here: https://lnkd.in/e4FRthwd

For Kongjian Yu, Landscape Architecture is the “Art of Survival”

From sketches to 3D models to construction… and a ton of work in between… we’re getting close to completion! Throwback to when the central tree was installed: https://lnkd.in/dBXe6JWV

Controversial thought: Architects are often asked by clients if they follow VASTU when they design buildings. But being a Landscape architect, I ask: If we care so much about VASTU inside buildings, why do we forget about it outside? There are specific TREES recommended by VASTU to bring success, yet we often overlook them because we don’t want to leave any open spaces in our plot. Shouldn't we fully commit to VASTU beliefs, even if it means sacrificing some indoor space to make room for Trees?