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WBBS Engagement
WBBS Engagement

15.01.15 News & Events

Associated Architects are leading the construction of the new West Bromwich Building Society, which is due for completion and occupation later this year. To help prepare staff for the move, a series of project presentations were arranged by the Society with Associate Simon Alexander presenting the scheme to all 500 staff members: Simon said, _‘Engaging […]
New Associate
New Associate

12.01.15 News & Events

Graham Hall has been promoted to Associate of Mailbox based Associated Architects, having previously served as a senior architect. Graham, who has been a part of the practice since 2008, is currently working on delivering a large mixed-use development which includes retail, hotel and residential units in Canning Town, London and a masterplan for Whitley […]
Planning Approved
Planning Approved

06.01.15 News & Events

Full planning permission has been granted for the new Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching Building at Loughborough University. The proposals will create 5,165 sq.m of new STEM academic teaching space and laboratories. The new building is divided into academic areas comprising of engineering workshops and design studios to the ground floor; CAD rooms […]
Hidden Spaces Released
Hidden Spaces Released

18.12.14 News & Events

Today the Birmingham Post published the first of two new Hidden Spaces supplements, in which Director Matthew Goer takes people on a visual tour of some of Birmingham’s hidden architectural delights. The incredibly successful HLF funded project aims to document the narrative of the city’s architecture and capture stories and images that might otherwise be […]
King’s Boathouse Feature
King’s Boathouse Feature

08.12.14 News & Events

The “Michael Baker Boathouse”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/independent/the-michael-baker-boathouse/ at The King’s School Worcester was featured in the latest issue of Architecture Today. The article was part of a wider feature by Ibstock, looking at striking and award winning buildings that rely heavily on brick as a material. The zero-carbon Boathouse won an RIBA Award in 2013 and was featured […]
New Hidden Spaces
New Hidden Spaces

04.12.14 News & Events

Hidden Spaces, a project run by Associated Architects and the Birmingham Post, is set to release two new supplements in the Post on December 18th and 23rd. These will coincide with the celebration of the first anniversary of the HLF funded project. The supplements will uncover some of the lesser known spaces of the city […]
Student Design Competition
Student Design Competition

03.12.14 News & Events

Associated Architects were excited to be asked by Birmingham City University to act as judges for their BA (Hons) Interior Design course competition. The brief was to design a seating and exhibition area for the atrium in the new “Phase 2 building”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/universities/the-curzon-building/, due to be completed in 2015. After a site visit the student groups […]
Building Signage for West Bromwich Building Society
Building Signage for West Bromwich Building Society

20.11.14 News & Events

The new “West Bromwich Building Society Headquarters”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/workplace/new-headquarters/ office will have back-lit roof top signage, which is intended to act as a landmark in the local area. Associated Architects recently reviewed the building signage lighting design with the contractor on site and are progressing with a bold and prominent scheme. The new headquarters will accommodate 700 […]
Starbank School Receives Planning
Starbank School Receives Planning

13.11.14 News & Events

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 […]
Centre City Redevelopments
Centre City Redevelopments

06.11.14 News & Events

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 […]
A Real Birmingham Family
A Real Birmingham Family

04.11.14 News & Events

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 […]
Centre for Medicine article
Centre for Medicine article

24.10.14 News & Events

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 […]
Holywell Fitness Centre Opening
Holywell Fitness Centre Opening

22.10.14 News & Events

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 […]
Staffordshire Hoard Gallery
Staffordshire Hoard Gallery

20.10.14 News & Events

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 […]
Health Futures Ground Breaking Ceremony
Health Futures Ground Breaking Ceremony

07.10.14 News & Events

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 […]
Hidden Spaces goes Social
Hidden Spaces goes Social

07.10.14 News & Events

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 […]