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.
Yesterday the Practice received strong public support for it’s new “Birmingham Dogs Home”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/community/birmingham-dogs-home/ masterplan, which has been submitted for planning. Members of the public, commenting on the Birmingham Updates Facebook page, said of the project, ‘Fabulous, a much better location for the dogs’ and ‘It looks amazing and has got plenty of room for all […]
Associated Architects have submitted plans for a new purpose-built “dog rescue and welfare centre”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/community/birmingham-dogs-home/ on the outskirts of Solihull. The project sits in a 12.45 acre site of peaceful, semi-rural land, creating a stress free environment for the lost and abandoned dogs. The building is designed to rigorous Passive design strategy and aims to achieve […]
This month Associated Architects was ranked 44th in the AJ100, a huge growth from last year’s position of 70th. AA was also recognised as the largest Practice operating solely out of Birmingham. Results, collected as part of a national survey of architectural practices, are calculated based on the number of ARB-registered architects employed by the […]
At this years’ Greenbuild Awards, Associated Architects’ Eco Vicarage in Stourbridge won the Domestic Newbuild category. The judges felt the Passivhaus standard, coupled with the challenging waste and water reduction targets, illustrated what can be done with a holistic green approach. The vicarage, delivered by Speller Metcalfe, is one of a number throughout the Worcester […]
Associated Architects is proud to announce it has entered the world of blogging. The site, which launched today, is aimed at expanding on the inspirations and thought processes behind the work we do. Over the coming weeks the blog will be integrated into the main site, allowing people to move between the two with ease. […]
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the Practice as a Limited Liability Partnership, which has been a vital part of its growth over the past forty five years. Staff were treated to a cake break, while the directors ran a slide show looking at the history of the Practice and the people who have […]
Today many Midlands businesses and commuters were met with the half time switch over at Birmingham New Street. The current work is aiming to reinvent the tired ‘Gateway to the West Midlands.’ Associated Architects’ director James Hall said of the switch over: _‘The half-time switch over marks a major milestone in fundamentally changing the way […]
Yesterday the concluding part of ‘Buildings that shaped Birmingham’, an architectural overview by director Matthew Goer, was featured in the Birmingham Post. The two part series has been a study into how historic, social and political issues have impacted on the building styles and requirements of Birmingham, using particular buildings as representatives for their era. […]
Rain screen cladding has been mounted to the back of the performance hall at Associated Architects’ “Yarm School redevelopment”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/masterplan/yarm-school-masterplan/. The 186 panels are arranged in four bands wrapping around the back of the hall in a bespoke perforation pattern, which was developed with the sub-contractor. Barbora Bott, lead Architect on the project said, ‘The panels […]
We are delighted to discover that Birmingham City Council have approved the proposed plans for the new £37m “Campus Library”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/universities/main-campus-library/ at the University of Birmingham. A member of the Planning Committee described the new building as ‘Art Lego’. The new 6 storey library, with an EPC rating A and BREEAM Excellent will reduce energy usage […]
Today marked the start of a two part feature, in the Birmingham Post, by Associated Architects. The double page spread, found at the heart of the paper, is a potted history of the most important buildings in Birmingham’s history, discussed by Director, Matthew Goer. Today’s feature starts in 1880, with the Birmingham School of Art, […]
Work has commenced on the “SPACE Building”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/independent/space/ project for the King’s School Worcester, Associated Architects’ ninth consecutive project for the school. The development, provisionally known as the SPACE building (short for Sports and Performing Arts Centre), comprises a four court multi-use sports hall and fitness facilities for School and community use, as well as dance […]
In this week’s AJ, the “Michael Baker Boathouse”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/education/independent/the-michael-baker-boathouse/ is the featured project in the Footprint section of the magazine; a sustainability feature led by Hattie Hartman. The five page supplement features photos, site & floor plans and a working detail segment, which looks closely at the prow section detail. Hartman describes the Boathouse as _”Beautiful […]
Associated Architects’ director James Hall will be presenting at Building Magazine’s BIM Show Live 2013 to be held 30th April and 1st May 2013. With a session entitled ‘Inception to Operation: Navigating the world of BIM’ James will be sharing a case study of the role BIM played in the development, construction and planned management […]
On 1st March Associated Architects held a ‘donate to eat’ lunch for the staff in aid of Comic Relief 2013. A total of £115.00 was collected; which has been matched by the Directors to total £230.00. Well done and thank you to all involved
Lancaster Circus used as Case Study in Local Government Estate Management Report
19.02.13
News & Events
“1 Lancaster Circus”:http://www.www.associated-architects.co.uk/projects/workplace/1-lancaster-circus/, the Central Administrative Buildings for Birmingham City Council, has been used as a case study for ‘strategic asset management’ in a public sector research inquiry to examine how Local government can save money and improve services through better management of their property assets. The report, ‘Leaner and Greener: Delivering Effective Estate Management’ […]
