Planning has been granted for a scheme by Associated Architects for an All-through educational facility for Starbank School, on the site of the former Waverley Secondary School. It aims to alleviate the increasing demand for secondary pupil within the Small Heath/Yardley area of Birmingham. Completion is slated for 2016 with works starting on site in […]
Earlier this week the Birmingham Post covered the practice’s continuing redevelopment of the Centre City tower, currently owned by Bruntwood. The refurbishment of the ground floor unit will open the space to be used as a shop or office space and aim to create a more inviting façade for the building. The new unit will […]
Last week the A Real Birmingham Family project was unveiled in Centenary Square outside the Library of Birmingham. The sculpture, which was partly sponsored by Associated Architects, was designed by Turner Prize winning artist Gillian Wearing. The project explores the idea of what constitutes a modern Birmingham family, it looks at civic identity and the […]
The new Centre for Medicine at the University of Leicester has been featured in Architecture Today. The piece, written by practice Associate Jon Chadwick, focuses on the process employed in integrating Passivhaus design into large scale projects. The building, which completes next year, is the largest Passivhaus development in the UK and will set a […]
Last night saw the opening of Holywell Fitness Centre at Loughborough University, with a celebratory dinner. A football match was held after the dinner between Loughborough University and Manchester United Youth team, with the Man United Youths winning 2-0. The building houses a new multipurpose sports hall, dance studios, fitness studios and suites, which replace […]
The Staffordshire Hoard gallery at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery was officially unveiled last week, by City Council leader Sir Albert Bore. The new permanent exhibition explores the fascinating story of one of the country’s greatest treasures. Associated Architects obtained listed building and English Heritage consent for the Grade II* listed building to make […]
Last week the ground was broken at the site of the Health Futures building, a project being designed for the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Wolverhampton. On site BAM Construction and Associated Architects are working hard to deliver the University Technical College during 2015. Alongside typical educational functions, the […]
Birmingham’s Hidden Spaces, a project by Associated Architects has now launched the Your Spaces page. The public can now submit their own hidden space and the story behind it to the project, putting the growth of Hidden Spaces in the hands of the people. Since the launch of the HiddenBrum twitter account and the week […]
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. […]
