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👉 Fascinating piece in Architects’ Journal by Rab Bennetts of Bennetts Associates, headlined: <<Gove’s M&S Oxford Street decision could be great for cities>> Rab raises important questions: 🏗 '...The bigger question now is: Do we need a new building at all? 🔔 'The speed of this change in thinking is hard to overstate and local planning authorities all over the UK are quickly searching for new skills to assess planning applications, while the design and construction industry grapples with consistent methods of measurement. ♻ 'At the M&S inquiry, the estimated 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from construction proved decisive...' #SAVEMandSOxfordSt #SAVEcampaigns #RetroFirst #ClimateEmergency #Sustainability #Architecture #Heritage #cities
'It is reminiscent of another momentous planning decision almost 40 years ago, when the Mansion House public inquiry into Mies van der Rohe’s tower and plaza in the City of London put the brakes on post-war modernism.' Great new AJ column by Rab Bennetts on a potential new era for design & construction https://lnkd.in/eWN-CdY8
Gove’s M&S Oxford Street decision could be great for cities
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Excellent article in the AJ written by Rab Bennett. The M&S building dates from 1929/30, Architect: Trehearne & Norman with W.A.Lewis. The building has a stone Facade and holds a prominent position on Oxford Street. It was going to be demolished but Michael Grove refused new build planning permission on the ground of 'up-front' carbon; a real game changer for new builds. Let's embrace re-use, extending or converting existing buildings and reduce carbon. Stone has an excellent low carbon footprint by default, creates buildings of quality and longevity. The M&S Stone Facade may need some TLC after nearly a 100yrs but it will still stand another 100yrs, thereby considerably lowering the carbon emissions. #LowCarbon #stone #existingbuildings
'It is reminiscent of another momentous planning decision almost 40 years ago, when the Mansion House public inquiry into Mies van der Rohe’s tower and plaza in the City of London put the brakes on post-war modernism.' Great new AJ column by Rab Bennetts on a potential new era for design & construction https://lnkd.in/eWN-CdY8
Gove’s M&S Oxford Street decision could be great for cities
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Next step in #Munich: Union Investment and Hines are launching LOVT #Vibe, the second construction phase of the #LOVT Munich #transformation project. The entire building ensemble, formerly known as "Mediaworks Munich", will undergo a comprehensive #revitalisation, which is to be completed in various construction phases between 2026 and 2029. It is part of the portfolio of our open-ended real estate funds UniImmo: Europa and UniImmo: Deutschland and is a joint venture between Union Investment and Hines. In addition to the #development of the first construction phase LOVT Vision, the LOVT Vibe is now the new eye-catcher in the heart of Munich's #Werksviertel as a modern new #office building: the building is constructed using a timber-hybrid design. It is also designed in such a way that it can respond quickly and efficiently to future changes in use. With the #modernisation of the existing building structure and the addition of forward-looking architecture and open spaces, a place is being created here that places encounters at the centre of new working environments. #Living, #working, #mobility, gastronomy, entertainment, art and culture are merging in the neighbourhood to create a unique #urban community. LOVT Munich offers the ideal space for the changing needs of future tenants: Loft-like spaces with high ceilings for maximum flexibility, the highest fit-out standards and quality of stay. #realestate #assetmanagement
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The redevelopment of the iconic Albert Hall in Launceston has entered an exciting new phase. Led by the expertise of SHAPE Australia, the project is transitioning from the demolition stage to the structural stage, marking significant progress in transforming this historic landmark into a modern meeting and exhibition space while preserving its rich heritage. The project is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments, with the Federal Government pledging $11 million as part of the Launceston City Deal, with an additional $5 million from the Launceston City Council's capital works budget. This funding underscores the Albert Hall’s importance as a historical and community asset. At SHAPE, we are renowned for delivering complex projects that blend heritage conservation with modern design, such as the Albert Hall Redevelopment. The project is now progressing from demolition to the structural stage, showcasing our ability to preserve Albert Hall’s classical Victorian elements while introducing contemporary amenities. This balance aims to maintain the building's historical charm and embodied carbon, thus prolonging its lifecycle. The redevelopment will modernise Albert Hall and integrate it seamlessly into the surrounding City Park, fulfilling a long-held vision for the site. Key enhancements include: - Ground Floor - A new reception area, foyer, café, and function kitchen. - First Floor - A new foyer and meeting room. - Stage One and Two - Upgrades to heating, meeting rooms, toilets, lighting, and audio-visual capabilities, now moving towards the structural improvements. - Stage Three - Civil works for a striking extension fronting the City Park, set to begin later this year. As the redevelopment of Albert Hall progresses, it stands as a testament to Launceston’s dedication to preserving its historical landmarks while adapting to contemporary needs. By blending heritage with modern functionality, SHAPE alongside TERROIR and the City of Launceston Council, is ensuring that Albert Hall remains a beloved and integral part of the community, ready to host events and exhibitions well into the future. This project signifies a meaningful investment in both the past and future of Launceston, promising to breathe new life into a historic gem. #SHAPECanberra #SHAPETasmania #AlbertHall Alexander Maleganeas Brett Perrot Tom Sparkes Brad Hammond Video by Pixel Collective Pty Ltd
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Good to be at the NLA tall buildings event last night to see plans for how London's skyline is expected to change in the coming years. The new Government's recently announced mandatory housing targets and limited land supply mean that we can expect to see more building upwards in years to come. Some interesting topics discussed: • The challenges of developing in a constrained space, such as central London, mean that large parts of new buildings are pre-fabricated off-site, and brought on-site just in time to be hoisted in to place. This also has the benefit of speeding up the on-site construction phase, with one case study saying that a new floor is being completed at their current development every 6 days. • As with all areas of construction, environmental considerations are front and centre of developers' minds. In order to reduce embodied carbon emissions associated with demolition, there is a trend towards raising the height of existing buildings. In order to do so, engineers need to have a very good understanding of the existing structure to ensure that there is sufficient load bearing capacity. Hopefully the 'golden thread' requirements of the Building Safety Act will make this task easier in future. • There was a great emphasis on placemaking, with a move towards parts of tall buildings being available for public use. One speaker spoke of creating a vertical high street, with cafes, bars, restaurants, GP surgeries and other uses being spread throughout the building to foster greater connectivity between floors. #realestate #propertydevelopment #Dentons
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I recently joined Open City's tour of Vauxhall, Nine Elms & Battersea Power Station regeneration zone. It was a fascinating insight into the transformation of this once industrial area 🏭 into a vast new £15 billion mixed-use district which has reshaped London’s skyline. Landmark buildings 🌟 include Prospect Place by Frank Gehry, his first building in Britain and a stunning example of his twisted architectural style, the engineering marvel of Embassy Garden’s sky pool, and of course the iconic Power Station. Versace Home designed luxury apartments sit like a T-shaped Tetris block among student accommodation. And the US embassy stands proudly as a fortified translucent cube surrounded by a moat. Every corner tells a story of architectural innovation.🔥 Terry Farrell’s post-modern MI6 building, featuring 🚀rocket-proof concrete and green glass with New York art deco vibes, is echoed in the design of the St George’s Wharf riverside development. The MI6 building was originally designed as residential apartments, however the north facing balconies, coupled with the economy at the time, caused the building to remain empty until it was adapted to become MI6’s HQ. Who knew the outside of Battersea Power Station was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott who also created the iconic red telephone box? 📞 Over 30 years ago you could buy the Power Station for £1.5m, an absolute steal considering the rooftop villas cost £8m today! 💰 Following it’s decommission, the building remained empty for almost 40 years. There were many proposals of what it could become, from a theme park to Chelsea’s new football stadium.⚽ Disappointing, Battersea Power Station was approved to deliver a much higher % of affordable housing which has ended up being only 9%. A reminder of the challenges we still face in creating inclusive communities.🤝 Fun fact 😁 👉 Falkes’ Hall was the home of Falkes de Breauté an anglo-norman soldier who earned high office. Over 500 years the name evolved to Fawkes Hall, Foxhall and finally Vauxhall. #UrbanRegeneration #ArchitecturalMarvels #CommunityDevelopment #BuiltEnvironment #InclusiveCommunities
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"When, in June 2009, the High Line Park opened to the public, it was declared an almost unqualified success. Some architecture critics nit-picked the design, but basically they endorsed it, and ordinary folk (I include myself in that category), less fastidious, greeted it with enthusiasm. Crowds lined up for hours to have the elevated promenade experience, it became a (free) hot-ticket item in New York City, which typically over-embraces a novelty for six months, then ignores it. Especially in hot weather, the challenge soon became to grab one of the reclining benches on the sundeck and tan yourself for hours, while envious masses stumbled by. The crowded, restless carnival-grounds movement of the park-goers above-ground rhymed the pedestrian conveyer-belt effect of the gridded streets below: Manhattan is a place where loitering in one place is done at your peril. Paris has boulevard cafes for cooling one’s heels, Rome comes to a rest at fountains and piazzas, but in Manhattan you keep moving forward..." "The fact that this new amenity sprang from older industrial infrastructure says a lot about the current moment in New York’s evolution. A city that had once pioneered so many technological and urban planning solutions, that had dazzled the world with its public works, its skyscrapers, bridges, subways, water-delivery system, its Central Park, palatial train stations, libraries and museums, appears unable to undertake any innovative construction on a grand scale, and is now consigned to cannibalizing its past and retrofitting it to function as an image, a consumable spectacle." https://lnkd.in/ewZXY7JQ
Above Grade: On the High Line
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The City of London skyline has transformed dramatically over the past few years with the addition of iconic skyscrapers like The Shard, The Gherkin, and The Cheesegrater. These architectural marvels have become symbols of modernity and economic power. But opinions are mixed. Some argue that these skyscrapers add a unique beauty and futuristic appeal to the cityscape, while others feel they disrupt the historic charm of the area. Thoughts? https://lnkd.in/d2ypfUuT
Divisive, ugly, gloomy: when will the City of London see the light on tall towers?
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JULY AGENDA HAY STREET 2-WAY REVITALISATION Council is being recommended to approve the draft Concept Plan for the revitalisation of Hay Street from William to Elder Street. The concept plan proposes that pedestrians and place making are prioritised over cars by creating destinations, not through routes, and providing permeability, legibility, choice of routes and ease of access for city residents and businesses. NEW DRAFT LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES There are ~100 LPPs that support existing local planning schemes that operate within the City of Perth jurisdiction which are being consolidated into a set of new contemporary LPPs. The draft LPP character areas seek to ensure that character elements are protected. DRAFT NORTHBRIDGE CHARACTER AREA LPP The Draft LPP objectives are to: (a) encourage medium-scale development with a low-scale urban edge within a rich and interesting pedestrian environment; and, (b) to preserve and respect the traditional streetscape rhythm within the area whilst allowing for a diversity of architectural expression that supports Northbridge’s diverse character and role as the premier entertainment area of Perth. DRAFT ST GEORGES TCE CHARACTER AREA LPP The Draft LPP objectives are to: encourage high-scale landmark buildings with a medium scale urban edge that emphasise the ridge line and prominence of St Georges Terrace and reflect the area’s importance as the primary centre of business for Greater Perth and the State. DRAFT GODERICH ST HERITAGE AREA & LPP The Draft LPP objectives are: (a) retain and conserve the cultural heritage significance of the Goderich Street Heritage Area; (b) encourage the use and sensitive adaptation of contributory buildings; and (c) ensure that development in the Goderich Street Heritage Area does not adversely affect its cultural heritage significance. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS This program aims to provide support to businesses and property owners to carry out project works that enhance the public realm, create new experiences, and which encourage people to visit and stay longer. Council is being recommended to approve $250k over 13 businesses this funding round. To read the full agenda, follow the link here: https://lnkd.in/d4v5i-UE #Perth #CityOfPerth #Australia #CityOfLight #EastPerth #WestPerth #Nedlands #Crawley #Northbridge #PerthLife #PerthWA #PerthGram #PerthIsOk #CelebratePerth
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325 Deansgate, Manchester, England Deansgate is a prominent thoroughfare in central Manchester which has afforded the area with a rich history. The Roman conquest of Britain in the 1st century AD saw the establishment of the region’s first roads, settlements and infrastructure. Most notably the fort of Mamucium which was constructed around 79 AD, less than 400 metres from the 325 site today. During the medieval period, Manchester began to emerge as a market town and Deansgate grew in importance as a bustling commercial street. It became a significant route linking the town centre to neighbouring regions. The exact origin of the name "Deansgate" is not known, but is believed to have originated either from the presence of the collegiate church which appointed a dean to oversee its affairs, or the now lost River Dene. In the modern era, Deansgate has undergone significant redevelopment, with historic buildings repurposed for commercial and residential use. The street remains a vibrant centre of activity, lined with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Despite the changes, echoes of its storied past can still be seen in its architecture and streetscape, serving as a reminder of Manchester's journey from a medieval market town to a bustling metropolis. Our thanks to Simon Critchley from delivery architect SimpsonHaugh for his support and Neil Russell and Jeff Britnell of Assured-CMS backing us to assist with the client-side monitoring. The design has altered from a GRC concept to a terracotta base material. This will respond to Manchester’s atmospheric profile but also retain some connotation with the regions history with clay construction. #Facades #Facadeengineering #UKConstruction #Skyscraper #Hotel
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