Architype

Wishing our clients, collaborators, and friends a joyful and restful festive period. As we close the year, we extend our gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Please note that Architype’s studios will be closed from 20th December 2024 to 6th January 2025. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year as we embark on exciting projects together. Wishing you a happy and peaceful 2025!

Last week co-owner and Associate Project Architect, Rory Martin along with Niall Hicks, Project Engineer at Walsh - Structural, Civil & Geotechnical Engineers took a visit to Mulberry Academy London Docks, at the invitation of Principal Designate Chris Harvey. Rory and Niall were impressed by the students' innovative designs and physical models for a sustainable school, showcased in their end-of-term exhibition. They shared the story of London Docks School, highlighting the collaborative design process from inception to completion. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm of both students and teachers for their new, state-of-the-art school in the heart of London. The students' insightful questions about design, fire engineering, materials, and construction careers were particularly impressive. We look forward to future collaborations with the school. London Borough of Tower Hamlets | Department for Education | Mulberry Academy London Dock | Kier Group | BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) | Walsh - Structural, Civil & Geotechnical Engineers | Briggs & Forrester Group | Etude | Ion Acoustics | Potter Raper | OFR Consultants | Lichfields UK | Jam Jar

We’re thrilled to have been part of the filming day at the fantastic Mulberry Academy London Dock, showcasing this exciting Passivhaus education project! It was great to see the school and share insights into the design and delivery of this innovative, sustainable building.

Last month our Managing Director, Jonathan Hines attended the Learning Places Scotland Conference | Exhibition | Awards where he took part in one of the best attended campfire sessions alongside Kevin Cooper, Director at NORR in a Passivhaus vs Non-Passivhaus ‘Rumble in Jungle’ event. It was a lively debate consisting of 8 rounds of quick-fire questions. Both Jonathan and Kevin had 2 minutes to fight their corner with the audience getting the final say on the winner by holding up a P or an N card to show who won the round. It was a tough match with both sides clocking up the wins. With debates on Passivhaus certification, levels of airtightness and creative constraint it was a very educational and myth busting session! If you would like to continue the debate, we would love to hear from you – or you can check out some of our award winning Passivhaus projects here -https://lnkd.in/ewmH6-jg

Architype Director, Ben Humphries is speaking at Property Weeks Student Accommodation Conference & Awards tomorrow, Wednesday 4th December at Wembley Stadium, London. Ben will be speaking alongside other industry leaders in a panel discussion on Achieving Net Zero: The Building Blocks for Sustainable Campuses providing insights and discussions on strategic sustainability and responsible business priorities relevant to the provision of Student Accommodation. To see the full conference agenda or to book a ticket, click here - https://lnkd.in/gW99MhkS 📷 - Exeter University Student Accommodation

Well done Riverside team! 🎉 Riverside Primary School has been commended in the Best Commercial / Non-Domestic award category at the DIA - Dundee Institute of Architects Design Awards 2024. Congratulations to the entire project team! Perth & Kinross Council | Robertson Group | HUB EAST CENTRAL SCOTLAND LIMITED | BakerHicks | Goodson Associates | Atelier Ten | Sandy Brown | Kirk and Marsh Ltd | rankinfraser landscape architecture llp | Warm: Low Energy Building Practice Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eNFixAqn 📷 First image by David Barbour

Join Architype co-owner Ann-Marie Fallon this Thursday 28th November at the Design and Build for Performance, Passive House Seminar at the University of Galway.   The event will feature three learning sessions, offering insights into why and how major developers and public sector estate teams are adopting the Passive House standard — prioritising performance-focused design and construction not just compliance. Where: University of Galway When: Thursday 28th November, Session 2, 11.15 - 12.15 Book your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/efyVSDv9 Construct Innovate

Co-owners from our Hereford studio recently visited the Wye Valley Trust Community Diagnostic Centre. Construction has commenced on-site, the timber frame is complete, and most windows are now installed. The Wye Valley Community Diagnostic Centre is a 1,140m², two-story building designed in collaboration with Medical Architecture for the Wye Valley NHS Trust. It features a simple, flexible layout with a bright, airy double-height waiting area leading to high-tech scanning suites on the ground floor and consulting and staff spaces upstairs. This CDC will play a critical role in reducing pressure on the main hospital by providing additional diagnostic facilities, including MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, enabling earlier diagnosis of critical conditions. We look forward to watching this project progress on-site! Read more about it here - https://lnkd.in/eC5AaV4G

We’re excited to announce that planning permission has been granted for a transformative new 540-place all-through school at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in Machynlleth, Wales. This new school will bring together primary, secondary, and post-16 education all under one roof, replacing the current separate campuses. The facilities will include community spaces, an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) centre, wellbeing provision, and an all-weather pitch. The Passivhaus-designed building will feature a CLT (cross-laminated timber) superstructure and other bio-based materials, significantly reducing its embodied carbon (target <600 kg CO₂/m²). It will be 100% electric, with heat pumps for hot water and an extensive PV array to generate renewable electricity. Expected completion is 2028 and we look forward to watching this project progress into the next stages. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eRBR7t8N Powys County Council | WSP | Churchman Thornhill Finch | Asbri Planning

Catch our Managing Director, Jonathan Hines, at the Learning Places Scotland Conference | Exhibition | Awards today when he will be taking on Kevin Cooper, Director at NORR in a Passivhaus vs Non-Passivhaus 'Rumble in the Jungle' event! Chaired by Elaine Cook, Deputy Chief Executive at West Lothian Council the event promises to be lively and jam packed with Passivhaus myth-busting! Tomorrow Jonathan Hines will also be presenting the incredible post-occupancy evaluation results for Riverside Primary School as part of tomorrow's LPS programme. Find out more about the conference via the link below: https://lnkd.in/egzsW-Di