A IS FOR ARCHITECTURE

Let’s do things differently. When I was asked to give comment on the budget yesterday, I immediately thought of my recent trip back to the southwest of England to visit my parents. What I saw again was the endless sprawl of developer housing that has appeared over the last few years.   With no sense of identity, dominated by cars and with no amenities within walking distance - this influx of new residents seemingly also hasn't done much to reinvigorate an ailing high street. Indeed, it would be fair to support the cries of the people that say that the countryside is being built over, in a nonsensical pursuit of low-rise, detached homes which make no sense when assessed against the types of gentle density we should be building to create sustainable neighbourhoods of the future. While it is great to hear that the government has finally taken notice of the housing crisis that is troubling the UK and is making provisions for more housing investment – particularly affordable housing, where and how you build is equally important.   Read more in the links below: https://lnkd.in/eTyXSk5b   https://lnkd.in/etAwipSH #architecture #urbandesign #developer #housing #budget #newideas #future #sustainability #gentledensity

We were really happy to open our copy of the Architects’ Journal this month and see our recently submitted scheme for Folkestone Harbour featured in a striking double page spread. We have the privilege of playing a big, ongoing part in the regeneration of the harbour and seafront in Folkestone which in itself is part of a larger coastal renaissance going on all around Britain. With the right level of investment in infrastructure and transport the coast can again foster thriving, healthy and sustainable communities like nowhere else in the country. Gino Spocchia Client: Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company Architecture & Masterplanning: A IS FOR _____ Landscape Architecture: Spacehub Structures & Facades: Eckersley O'Callaghan Sustainability & MEP & Fire: Atelier Ten Transport: Pell Frischmann Inclusive Design: Proudlock Associates Ltd Heritage: Heritage Architecture Ltd Project Managment: Spider Projects Image: Pixelflakes

We were really happy to open our copy of the Architects’ Journal this month and see our recently submitted scheme for Folkestone Harbour featured in a striking double page spread. We have the privilege of playing a big, ongoing part in the regeneration of the harbour and seafront in Folkestone which in itself is part of a larger coastal renaissance going on all around Britain. With the right level of investment in infrastructure and transport the coast can again foster thriving, healthy and sustainable communities like nowhere else in the country. Gino Spocchia Client: Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company Architecture & Masterplanning: A IS FOR _____ Landscape Architecture: Spacehub Structures & Facades: Eckersley O'Callaghan Sustainability & MEP & Fire: Atelier Ten Transport: Pell Frischmann Inclusive Design: Proudlock Associates Ltd Heritage: Heritage Architecture Ltd Project Managment: Spider Projects Image: Pixelflakes

We at A IS FOR _____ are extremely proud of Folkestone being named "Best Place to Live" in the South East by The Times. As Tim Palmer put it, this is in no small part due to Sir Roger De Haan's vision and tireless commitment to his hometown. But that wouldn't be enough without the equally important vision and commitment of the creatives, entrepreneurs, public sector workers, charities and civic groups I've come across in the last 8 years spent working almost exclusively on Folkestone's regeneration. They are the ones that will make sure there is an equitable and sustainable future for the town. May Folkestone be a great place to live for many more years to come! #Folkestone #BestPlaceToLive #SouthEast #CommunityPride #LocalHeroes #Regeneration #SustainableFuture #Gratitude #Visionaries #CommunityDevelopment #FolkestoneRegeneration