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Following the success of St. Gobain’s 2013 “Sustainability Debates”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/news/saint-gobain-debate-series/ Associated Architects has been re-invited to engage in another online competition with the multi-national company. Associates Jon Chadwick and Spencer John will be judging the responses to the question posed on social media by Saint-Gobain, _“What’s your favourite building or landmark in the UK and Ireland?â€_ […]
Associated Architects has been appointed to deliver Finnish brand Fiskars’ new UK headquarters. Fiskars is a leading global supplier of goods for the home and garden, founded in 1649 it boasts a strong portfolio of international brands such as Gerber and Iittala employing 4,100 staff in over 20 countries. They are opening a headquarters and […]
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Accreditation
15.01.15
News & Events
James Hall, director for Associated Architects, has now qualified as a Certified European Passivhaus Designer, following an extensive training period and examination. Passivhaus is a radical energy performance standard developed in Germany, but now being embraced globally by the design and construction community. The method focusses on minimising the heating demand of the building, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
