CAMBRIDGE RETROFIT PROJECT
THE BRIEF Retrofit practices lie at the core of sustainable development. It’s estimated around 7 million new homes will be needed across the UK by 2050. Simply building new homes isn’t the answer. We must also look at upgrading our existing housing stock so they are liveable, affordable and efficient. This is where retrofitting comes […]
MERKY FC HQ
THE BRIEF At the heart of Selhurst, South London, you’ll find the vibrant Merky FC HQ. A football and community centre brought to life through the leadership of Stormzy, the South London rapper with a heart for philanthropy. Since 2018, the Stormzy Scholarship has been making higher education dreams come true, covering tuition for two […]
BATTERSEA POWER STATION
THE BRIEF The Battersea Power Station is an iconic and instantly recognisable piece of London’s architecture. Sitting on the bank of The River Thames in Battersea, the Grade II listed building is one of the world’s largest brick buildings. Battersea A Power Station was built during the 1930s, followed roughly 20 years later by Battersea […]
LINFORD CHRISTIE STADIUM
THE BRIEF The Linford Christie Stadium (FKA The West London Stadium) is based in Wormwood Scrubs, West London. The stadium was originally built in 1967 with upgrades to the running track made in 1973. In 1992 Linford Christie would become the first British runner to win gold at any four major championships. This is a […]
KINGSTON’S ANCIENT MARKET PLACE
THE BRIEF Kingston upon Thames is a historic market town in South West London. The renowned market and hall are central to both the town’s identity and geography. The ancient market dates back to the early 1200s, and is one of London’s oldest street markets. It’s currently home to 28 permanent stalls, 7 days a […]
CAMDEN RETROFIT PROJECT
THE BRIEF Camden Council owns approximately 33,000 properties in the North London Borough. In 2019, Camden Council announced a climate emergency and committed to reaching net zero by 2030 (20 years before the full UK government’s plan). Aside from this, they highlighted that 10,000 homes in Camden are living in fuel poverty, with the number […]
RANELAGH HOUSE
THE BRIEF Ranelagh House is a much sought-after complex of high-spec flats situated in Chelsea, next to the renowned Kings Road. We were instructed by Antony Patrick Associates Ltd. to carry out measured building surveys, to provide floorplans of both the North and South blocks. The project had extensive work planned. It was therefore imperative […]
EMBASSY OF VIETNAM
THE BRIEF 12-14 Victoria Road was acquired by Vietnam in 1969 and converted into the current embassy building. The embassy is located in a conservation area within the borough of Kensington & Chelsea and is a listed building. Spatial Dimensions were hired by Corstophine & Wright (architects) and LXA (project managers). Essential improvements were needed […]
KENT RETROFIT PROJECT
THE BRIEF The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) wave 2.1 was a government funding scheme offering up to £800 million across the country. The fund aimed to: Deliver warm, energy-efficient homes Reduce carbon emissions Tackle fuel poverty Support green jobs Develop the retrofit sector Improve the comfort, health and well-being of social housing tenants […]
PORTSMOUTH RETROFIT PROJECT
THE BRIEF When it comes to energy efficiency, Portsmouth City Council are one of the UK’s leading local authorities. The City Council is aiming the for the whole of Portsmouth to be net zero by 2030. To do this, reducing carbon emissions and waste is of the upmost importance. Portsmouth City Council highlighted the opportunity […]