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The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!

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The new Woodmill and St Columba's RC High School has been shortlisted at the 2024 EAA Awards!

Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has been shortlisted in the Large Projects category at the 2024 EAA Awards.

Date: 20 Sept 24

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Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face

Podcast

Exploring the different approaches of multi-academy trusts and overcoming the common hurdles they face

Guest Speakers: Sue Corbett, Star Academies and John Robinson, The Rowan Learning Trust

Date: 5 Sept 24

Samantha Smith - Director, Building Consultancy

Hosted by Samantha Smith

Director, Building Consultancy

UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today

Project News

UK's largest Passivhaus education building welcomes pupils today

We are ecstatic to announce that the visionary new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first wave of pupils!

Date: 21 Aug 24

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We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards

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We've been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year at this year's Building Design Awards

We’re delighted to have been recognised for this award, nominated in the nursery to sixth form category, showcasing our commitment to shaping safe, comfortable and fulfilling learning spaces for all.

Date: 9 Jul 24

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Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building

Podcast

Overcoming challenges on the school set to be the UK’s largest Passivhaus education building

Guest Speakers: John Peden, Fife Council, David Muir, BAM Construct UK, Jamie Gregory, AHR

Date: 10 Jun 24

Stuart Bryson - Regional Director, Architecture

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Regional Director, Architecture

How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?

Podcast

How has school design evolved and what is influencing it in 2024?

Guest speakers: Natasha Karson, AHR and Stuart Bryson AHR

Date: 28 Apr 24

Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture

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Director, Architecture

Connecting awareness and solutions to deliver decarbonisation

Podcast

Connecting awareness and solutions to deliver decarbonisation

Guest Speakers: Syd Cottle, University of Liverpool, Nia Prys Williams, Liverpool John Moores University, Robert Hopkins, AHR

Date: 19 Mar 24

Hira Teirney - Associate Director, Architecture

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Associate Director, Architecture

Sharing our experiences in thoughtful, efficient and sustainable refurbishment projects

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Sharing our experiences in thoughtful, efficient and sustainable refurbishment projects

Associate director Hira had the opportunity to participate in the University of the West of England (UWE)‘s Green Fortnight event, shedding light on our latest refurbishment project.

Date: 8 Jan 24

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Welcoming students to the recently completed Winterstoke Hundred Academy

Project News

Welcoming students to the recently completed Winterstoke Hundred Academy

Meeting the needs of the local community, the school’s expansion is a welcome response to the growing families in the area, with plans for continuous growth each year.

Date: 4 Jan 24

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Transforming students' learning experiences through our Glenside relocation project

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Transforming students' learning experiences through our Glenside relocation project

Building on our fantastic working relationship with the University of the West of England (UWE) and the College of Health Science and Society (CHSS), we’re delighted to be involved in this relocation.

Date: 20 Oct 23

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How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building

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How Passivhaus integration is revolutionising the UK's largest Passivhaus education building

This project for Fife Council brings together two secondary schools into a single building, sitting on a shared site with a new Fife College building to create a new education hub.

Date: 12 Jun 23

Jamie Gregory - Associate Director, Architecture

by Jamie Gregory

Associate Director, Architecture

Our award successes for 2022

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Our award successes for 2022

We are proud of our award-winning and shortlisted projects throughout 2022, as well as our well-deserved accolades as a practice.

Date: 6 Jan 23

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Taking home the Education Estates ‘Architect of the Year’ Award 2022

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Taking home the Education Estates ‘Architect of the Year’ Award 2022

The Education Estates awards ceremony is the annual gathering of the education community, in partnership with the Department for Education/

Date: 8 Dec 22

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The Department for Education (DfE) push for education design to meet

Thought Leadership

The Department for Education (DfE) push for education design to meet

The DfE’s push for education design to deliver a ‘Gen Zero’ product is laudable in its ambition. How will the construction industry meet this challenge?

Date: 22 Aug 22

Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture

by Imran Kassim

Director, Architecture

The Spine: Biophilic building for human resilience

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The Spine: Biophilic building for human resilience

Designed to WELL Platinum Standard, this office is set to be one of the healthiest buildings in the World.

Date: 18 Oct 21

Robert Hopkins - Director, Architecture

by Robert Hopkins

Director, Architecture

Modern Methods of Construction in healthcare in a time of crisis

Thought Leadership

Modern Methods of Construction in healthcare in a time of crisis

How can architects harness the power of MMC in times of crisis.

Date: 18 Jul 21

Gareth Banks - Regional Director, Architecture

by Gareth Banks

Regional Director, Architecture

Maintaining top class academy estates

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Maintaining top class academy estates

How to maintain academy estates and maximise existing assets.

Date: 9 Dec 20

Allan Hunt - Managing Director, Building Consultancy

by Allan Hunt

Managing Director, Building Consultancy

Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19

Thought Leadership

Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19

Covid-19 introduced a new set of challenges for businesses and workplaces to ensure staff can work flexibly. How can using technology help us safely attend our workplaces?

Date: 28 Oct 20

Lee McDougall - Director, Building Consultancy

by Lee McDougall

Director, Building Consultancy

Building wellness

Thought Leadership

Building wellness

Designing for health and wellbeing has been a core focus among many higher education institutions for some time. As graduates move into the workplace, healthy office environments must be prioritised.

Date: 17 Mar 20

Dominic Manfredi - Director, Architecture

by Dominic Manfredi

Director, Architecture

An education in MMC

Thought Leadership

An education in MMC

What are opportunities using MMC offers the education sector in meeting its tough building targets, and what is the architect’s role in delivering successful projects?

Date: 27 Apr 19

Imran Kassim - Director, Architecture

by Imran Kassim

Director, Architecture