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The fully restored principal elevation to Coleman Street makes a positive contribution both to the conservation area and the street scene. The ground floor retail retains the circulicular motif as shown in the original design (as shown in historical photos.) and a new contemporary double storey mansard with a zinc standing seam at 5thfloor.
New Nun Court Facade
One of the key aspects of the scheme is the construction of a new extension on to the existing rear courtyard area.
The new facade set back from the existing elevation thus allowing the existing facade to take precedence and providing a visual break between the retained and the new extension. The type of brick used for the extension complements the portland stone on the principal elevation (a pale grey with matching mortar) and duly contrasts dramatically with the retained brickwork of the existing building.
When the facade reaches 6th floor level there is a marked change in the treatment of the fenestration, with a spectacular full height curtain walling.
We have compiled a list of organisations and appeals that Companies/individuals might consider supporting.
- The Red Cross has set up the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which is requesting donations to respond to humanitarian needs through food, water, first aid, medicines, warm clothes and shelter
- Unicef has set up a specific fund to protect children in Ukraine
- The UN refugee agency helps refugees fleeing situations of war and has a specific collection for Ukraine
- Care International is running an emergency appeal to provide emergency food and water
- The Ukrainian Embassy has set up a special fund to support Ukraine
Archer Architects were very happy to assist this very successful global design studio to maximise the potential of their Head Office in Hackney.
Archer Architects is pleased to show one of our current projects with the scaffolding removed, the refurbishment of this city building is proceeding nicely in Moorgate – we look forward to showing off some interior images!!
Thanks NHS & All Support Workers
In these uncertain times we all value and are grateful for the bravery and selflessness being shown by our doctors, nurses, support staff and care workers – thank you!
#StayAlert #ProtectTheNHS #SaveLives
We are pleased to announce the publication of “100 Projects, UK CLT”, a collection of 100 case studies of buildings in the UK constructed from cross-laminated timber and glue-lam including our own Bedfont Lakes Scheme.
The book is now available online for download here. The book is being distributed in the US and Canada. We encourage you to help promote the book by sharing the link with individuals and organisations that may find it useful or interesting and to tweet using #CLT100book.
Archer Architects are adding flexible workspace to an occupied Shoreditch Hub with the addition of a roof top extension. Clients and End Users are demanding good quality multi functional workspace in this highly competitive market.
The changes to the European Union’s Energy Performance in Building Directive (EPBD) are slipping into legislation without the usual fanfare however this far-reaching and highly influential mandate is the backbone for improving energy efficiency and will form the basis for many pieces of UK legislation.
From April 2018 Landlord’s will be unable to offer Commercial Property over 500sm with an EPC Rating of F-G for either sale or rent. Fines of upto £150,000 will be imposed on Landlord’s not complying with the legislation.
Our Client’s have achieved EPC Rating Compliance together with Premium Rents by refurbishing commercial properties such as
- 24 Britton Street
- Sutton Yard,
- Spitfire Studios
- 50 Great Sutton Street
- 25bVyner Street
- 54 Ayres Street and
- Berry Street
We look forward to assisting current and future clients to get ahead of the market as it has been suggested that these properties may form up to 35% of the existing non-domestic property portfolio!
We were very pleased to be a finalist at this Years Surface Design Awards for Commercial Exterior Surface for Sutton Yard. The winner was Friendly Border Apartments, Lisbon by Architect: GA-S2 Arquitectos. http://www.surfacedesignshow.com/surface-design-awards/shortlist/finalists-2018
Stephen Archer & Emiel Tijhuis
Stephen and Emiel continue to arrive similarly dressed – coincidence?