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.
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. […]
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 […]
