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Bath Preservation Trust presents: The Resilient City Practice News

Director Alex Ely will be speaking at the Bath Preservation Trust's ‘The Resilient City’ lecture series. The talks will explore sustainable development with a focus on socially and environmentally responsible regenerative design, landscapes and architecture, and how places and placemaking can enrich society and elevate environments for the wellbeing of people. The series includes talks by Dan Pearson Landscape Architect and David Mikhail, Riches Mikhail Architects. Date and venue: Wednesday 7th February 5.30-8pm Museum of Bath Architecture BA1 5NA

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Edinburgh School of Architecture 'The Edges of Architecture' Series Practice News

We have been invited to take part in Edinburgh University School or Architecture Arc Soc lecture series. Director Alex Ely will be speaking about the work of the practice and our publication 'Towards a Resilient Architecture' on Friday 2nd February 2024. The event is open to members of Arc Soc

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'A little extra help: The Harriet Hardy Extra Care Centre by Mæ' Project Update

Our recently completed Harriet Hardy House is featured in a special housing issue of the Architects' Journal. Rob Wilson describes the project as 'an impressive multifunctional block with generous proportions and support facilities for older residents' that has a 'sense of hierarchy, variety and urbanity' and is 'a block that reveals itself slowly but one with a real centre of gravity, provided by the inner court'

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'Bringing dignity and joy to later living: Mæ's Daventry House project sets a whole new standard' Project Update

Our recently completed Daventry House for Westminster City Council is featured in this week's issue of Building Design magazine. In the article Ben Flatman reports on how Mæ is 'helping to define a new era for those who want to live independently as they get older'. He goes on to say 'This is housing that adds dignity and joy to later-years living. The interior finishes, generous spaces and communal amenities all contribute to a secure and enriching environment. And, by turning the supported housing into a local landmark, the council is signalling the priority that it attaches to this much-needed housing type.'

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Design West lectures Practice News

Alex Ely will be giving a talk on the John Morden Centre and the work of the practice at Design West's Annual Stirling Prize Lecture at the Exeter Picturehouse, Exeter on Wednesday 29th November at 6.30pm and at the Arnolfini, Bristol on Thursday 30th November at 6.30pm. Tickets can be booked at Design West

November 2023

Alex Ely keynote speaker at RIAS Live Practice News

Alex Ely has been invited to speak at the RIAS annual conference on Friday 10th November at the Merchants House, Glasgow. He will join the afternoon session speaking on the subject 'Leadership and Resilience', chaired by Isla Jackson Director Civic Engineers. The RIAS Conference is the single largest annual gathering for architects in Scotland and is an opportunity to bring people together to discuss how architects can use and develop their skills, and be a key part of Scotland’s future as a green, resilient and healthy nation.

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John Morden Centre wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2023 Project Update

The John Morden Centre by Mæ has been named winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2023, awarded to the UK's best new building.

Ellen van Loon, Chair of the RIBA Stirling Prize jury, says:

“The John Morden Centre is a place of joy and inspiration. It sensitively and seamlessly integrates medical facilities and social spaces, delivering a bold and hopeful model for the design of health and care centres for the elderly. Dedication to creating an environment that lifts the spirits and fosters community is evident at every turn and in every detail.

This robust building provides comfort and warmth, with thoughtful features designed to prevent isolation. It illustrates how buildings can themselves be therapeutic – supporting care and instilling a sense of belonging. Great architecture orients people so they can thrive, and this building is exemplary at achieving exactly that.”

October 2023 View Project

Mæ appointed to Be First Architecture Framework Practice News

Barking and Dagenham Council’s regeneration arm, Be First, has chosen eight teams for its new architecture framework. The framework is intended to support the delivery of Be First’s ambitions to build up to 4,000 homes in Barking and Dagenham, and will run from 2023 to 2027.

Be First head of design Jacob Willson said: ‘We’re committed to developing new high-quality, sustainable, and affordable communities that deliver social value for the people living here in Barking and Dagenham, and the designer framework is central to achieving this ambition.'

October 2023

Bromley North Station Road granted planning consent Project Update

Our 75 unit housing scheme, for the London Borough of Bromley has been awarded Planning Consent. Due to start on site in spring 2024 the scheme will deliver 50% will be much needed, social rent flats. The scheme repurposes a car park on a prime location next to Bromley North railway station. The development comprises two pavilion buildings with ground floor commercial units that frame a new public space and open up a new pedestrian route to the station.