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Phoenix, Lewes submitted for planning Project Update

The Phoenix, Lewes planning application has today been submitted to the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA). Mæ has been part of the team led by client Human Nature and consultant Periscope. This new neighbourhood turns the imperatives of the climate and natural emergencies into opportunities for better design, better placemaking and ultimately healthier and better living. Planned to prioritise people over cars, powered by renewable energy and designed to encourage a culture of sharing, it represents a new and regenerative way to make a place, build a community and create a more productive local economy fit for the 21st century.

February 2023 Read more

Towards a Resilient Architecture Research News

Our new publication 'Towards a Resilient Architecture' is out now. Published by Quart the book is a rallying call to create more resilient cities, diverse neighbourhoods, responsible buildings, and high quality homes. The projects features work by Mæ from the last 21 years of practice.

December 2022 View Article

Encouraging the next generation of architects Practice News

Mæ want to play a part in educating the next generation of architects, so we have established a week-long work placement programme for Year 12 students. We connect with local schools within the communities we are working within, and multiple students join us for a hands-on week of learning, researching and creating.

This year we have had the pleasure of working with 8 young people from the Haverstock School in Camden and The Warren School in Barking and Dagenham. Working with our architectural team, they researched their own neighbourhoods and through sketching, photography and model-making they designed their own community pavilions for local residents. All the students presented their work to us, the wider design team and our clients, and their work was exceptional.

It is vitally important to change the face of the built environment industry, encouraging a new diverse generation of architects. We encourage our students to stay in touch with us through further work placements, project co-design events and mentoring.

November 2022

The eagerly awaited short film of The John Morden Centre is released Project Update

It's with great pleasure Mæ share the most recent short film of The John Morden Centre at Morden College in Blackheath, a day-care and health facility that explores solutions to the issue of loneliness amongst elderly people.

A charming video from Dezeen by Jim Stephenson Films.

"Buildings can play a major part in supporting longer, healthier and independent lives. The goal of the building is to foster a community atmosphere, allowing residents to live life to the full and have fun" Alex Ely states

Many thanks to all the team who worked on the project and film.

October 2022 Full Article

Agar Grove Estate 'highly commended' at the RICS National Awards Project Update

The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. The RICS Awards also recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies so a fantastic achievement to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award.

Agar Grove Estate, Mæ's shortlisted project within the residential category was a close winner, yet highly commended by the judges for its sustainability, design and contribution to the community.

October 2022

Mæ wins the BD Architect of the Year Award for Public & Social Housing 2022 Practice News

A huge achievement for Mæ as we're awarded Public & Social Housing Architect of the Year 2022.

Hosted by Building Design, the evening saw the best of the architecture sector gather to celebrate the winners and we're delighted to be awarded the category in which Mæ's specialty lies - with affordable, social and public housing, with community and residents at the heart of the schemes.

Projects submitted to the award include Kentmere; part of the Regents Park Estate Infill Sites, White City; a new affordable housing scheme Mæ have been working on for Hammersmith & Fulham Council, as well as Agar Grove Estate, a Passivhaus affordable & social housing scheme for Camden Council and Knight's Walk, social housing for Lambeth Council.

October 2022 https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/architect-of-the-year-2022-winners-revealed/5119962.article

Knight's Walk wins LABC Building Excellence London Regional Awards Project Update

Great news as Knight's Walk, affordable housing in Lambeth has been awarded LABC Building Excellence London Regional Winner within the 'Best Medium Volume New Housing Development' category.

Knight's Walk, completed in 2021, has been designed by Mæ, built by Hill Group UK and brought together for our client at Homes for Lambeth.

The awards itself celebrate achievements in the construction industry, rewarding excellent buildings, outstanding companies, and partnerships and individuals that go that extra mile.

The LABC network covers all local authorities in England and Wales and is split into 12 regions.

A big victory for Hill Group UK, Homes for Lambeth & Mæ.

October 2022

RIBA Short Film of Sands End Arts & Community Centre released Project Update

A great short film of Sands End Arts & Community Centre in South West London has been released, this time from Northern Town Productions for RIBA, in celebration & anticipation of the RIBA Stirling Prize Awards ceremony on Thursday 13th October 2022.

The RIBA Stirling Prize is the UK’s most prestigious architecture award. The award is given to the architect of the building, thought to be the most significant of the year for the evolution of architecture and the built environment.

We wish all contenders the best of luck.

October 2022 Watch the full clip here

RIBA Stirling Prize 2022 Shortlist Film from Architects Journal is released Project Update

Ahead of the announcement of the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2022 this week, we're so pleased and proud to share the recently published short film from Jim Stephenson for Architect's Journal featuring Sands End Arts & Community Centre. This beautifully shot clip includes our clients at London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, as well as Alex Ely from Mæ.

Many thanks to all those that took part in the film & project and good luck to all contenders!

October 2022 Watch the full AJ film here

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