There is always something happening at the practice, whether we are designing, building or celebrating, you’ll find out all about whats happening with us here.
Today marked the reopening of the “CBSO Centre”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/culture/cbso-improvement-to-facilities/ following a £1.8m upgrade by Associated Architects. HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex officially reopened the centre to an invited audience of CBSO members and associates. The Centre has transformed the main entrance and reception area to provide lively and interactive spaces, and enhanced the rehearsal hall […]
This morning Associated Architects held a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Members of staff spent the weekend baking and produced a wealth of varieties such as apple strudel, earl grey loaf, peanut butter cups and even gin & tonic cake!! There was also a raffle to win a host of chocolate treats. […]
On Thursday the future “University of Birmingham School”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/schools/uts/ was featured on BBC Midlands Today. A computer generated animation created by Associated Architects was used in the feature to show how the school will develop. The piece reflected on the positive effect that the building will have on the local area, creating thousands of pupil and […]
On Thursday 25th September Associated Architects enjoyed their annual away day. This year the trip was to London and included a walking tour of the city, a visit to the Design Museum and a visit to the View from the Shard.
Last night “College Court”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/universities/college-hall/ won an AJ Retro Fit award, in the Hotels and Leisure category. The ceremony was held at The Brewery in London. The Retro Fit Awards celebrate design that prolongs and improves the built environment. Originally completed in the 1960’s by Leslie Martin and Trevor Dannatt, College Court, a student residency hall […]
“The WMG Academy for Young Engineers”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/schools/wmg-academy was opened on Monday 15th September 2014. It is one of 30 new UTC’s, technical schools supported by Universities and industry partners offering unique learning environments for 14 – 19 year olds. It focuses heavily on teaching automotive engineering, ICT and digital technologies, placing an emphasis on learning through […]
Clugston have been announced as the contractor for the £4.3m new build “Birmingham Dogs Home”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/community/birmingham-dogs-home/, designed by Associated Architects. Construction Enquirer have covered the appointment in an article you can read here… “http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2014/09/04/clugston-to-build-new-birmingham-dogs-home/”:http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2014/09/04/clugston-to-build-new-birmingham-dogs-home/
Associated Architects are currently looking at the refurbishment works of the Edward Boyle Library for the University of Leeds. The library was originally designed by architects Chamberlain, Powell and Bon in 1959 as part of a larger campus building strategy, opening in 1975 by former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. The Building itself was given Grade […]
Associated Architects Hidden Spaces project has been granted £10,000 by the “Heritage Lottery Fund”:http://www.hlf.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx to continue its work in promoting the unseen architecture of the city and push the project into its second phase. The first phase was awarded £3,000 of Local Initiative Funding by the RIBA, who worked alongside Associated Architects to deliver the […]
Darlington based contractor Wharton Construction Ltd. has been selected to deliver Associated Architects’ Music School scheme for Yarm School. The high quality contemporary building will sit adjacent to The Friarage, a Grade II listed building, which is currently occupied by the School’s administrative offices and arts department. The Music School is the latest phase of […]
“College Court”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/universities/college-hall/ has been awarded a LABC (Local Authority Building Control) award for Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion. This award adds to the collection of “three RIBA awards”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/news/3-riba-awards-for-college-court/ and an “RICS award”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/news/college-court-wins-rics-award/ for this project. The LABC awards are judged on “Excellence” shown from a construction and technical building control […]
The Hidden Spaces exhibition, housed in the Grade II listed Curzon Street Station, is now open to the public 10am – 3pm every day until the 29th June, as part of the Love Architecture Festival. Associated Architects, with the help and support of the Birmingham Post, RIBA and event sponsors, have created the Hidden Spaces […]
Associated Architects have been happy to have second year Birmingham School of Architecture (BIAD) student Lewis Buckely complete a work experience placement with them. Prior to starting his placement Lewis spoke to the BIAD newsletter and said, _‘It is a great opportunity to start establishing myself within the field of architecture. The placement will provide […]
Associated Architects made a triple scoop at this year’s RIBA East Midlands Awards last night. The event, held in the Atrium space of the Newton and Arkwright Building at Nottingham Trent University with special guests of honour Sir Michael and Lady Patty Hopkins, saw the “College Court”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/universities/college-hall/ project for the University of Leicester win 3 […]
Today marks the start of the annual British Council for Offices (BCO) conference, this year being held at the ICC in Birmingham. Associated Architects has helped the Birmingham Post to publish a comprehensive guide to the conference, with articles from Peter Jones of Birmingham City Council, Ian Standing of Associated Architects, Neil Rami of Marketing […]
