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The wonderful Abbeyfield Ripon and District Society has enlisted our help to work on their independent living accommodation in Ripon, Yorkshire. Abbeyfield House, a former potato store, has been gradually converted and extended to provide private residential accommodation for the elderly. The main aim of this project is to provide residents with the best experience. As improvements are made to the house, trustees wish to develop a holistic approach, proceeding with great care and attention to prioritise the residents’ wellbeing. Abbeyfield is an incredible organisation with a rich history of providing carefully considered housing for older people. They prioritise creating communities which foster a sense of belonging, whilst also offering provisions that enable residents to live independent but well-supported lives. We look forward to supporting Abbeyfield Ripon and District Society Limited and their residents throughout the project! #TogetherWeCan

We are wrapping up National Apprenticeship Week with Oliwia Kuzma and Simon Rennison-Rae! Oliwia is a Part III Architectural Assistant based at our Newcastle studio. She has recently completed her Master’s degree as part of an Apprenticeship Programme, whilst gaining professional and practical experience. Oliwia is joined by Simon, her mentor and Partner at GSSArchitecture. With the theme this year being ‘Skills for Life’, it is also important to reflect on how employers and mentors are helping individuals develop future-ready skills and consequently rewarding careers. We are pleased to be able to celebrate the highlights and achievements of Oliwia’s apprenticeship journey alongside our other apprentices this week! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsforLife #TogetherWeCan

This week offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase the growth and development of our apprentices! Today we focus on Alexander Dalby, an Architectural Technologist Apprentice at our Kettering Office. Alex’s apprenticeship journey highlights the benefits of applying his learning in a practical setting. Working closely with his mentor has refined his logical, step-by-step thinking, allowing him to excel in his position. To read Alex’s full apprenticeship story, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gUchEZc4 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsforLife #TogetherWeCan

As National Apprenticeship week continues, we shine a spotlight on Freddie Whittaker, an Architectural Assistant at our Gloucester studio! Freddie’s journey as an apprentice showcases the value of hands-on experience, learning from mentors, and contributing to real-world projects, whilst working towards his Architectural MArch (ARB/RIBA Part 2) course at UWE Bristol. To read Freddie’s full apprenticeship story, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gX9sjGHY #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsforLife #TogetherWeCan

National Apprenticeship Week has commenced! With the theme this year being ‘Skills for Life’, we will be spending the week highlighting the fantastic work that our apprentices do, showcasing the skills they are developing day to day, and how this contributes to their career success. We begin the week with Sam Killey now an Architectural Technologist, who is based at our Newcastle Studio. Sam has completed his Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment, earning him his ACIAT qualification and subsequent Level 5 National Higher Diploma in Architectural Technology. To read Sam’s full apprenticeship story, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gSHvZgYX #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkillsforLife #TogetherWeCan

The Catalyst is 5! We are delighted to be heading back to The Catalyst this afternoon to celebrate their five-year anniversary. Since opening in 2020, the landmark building has inspired and encouraged innovation across the region and has been widely recognised through numerous accolades, including winning 12 awards and becoming the first commercial building in the North East to achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification. The Catalyst remains one of GSSArchitecture's proudest achievements and it's success is a result of true innovation and collaboration between those involved in bringing the building to life. Congratulations to The Catalyst, Newcastle University, UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing, National Innovation Centre for Data, Angela Craggs, Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd, Turner & Townsend, s h e d, Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd, NG Bailey, Design_North, Gillespies and Bluekeep Building Control! We look forward to seeing what the next 5 years have in store for The Catalyst.  To read more about the anniversary celebrations and what the building has achieved since opening please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gY9TTVR6 #TogetherWeCan

It’s fantastic to see that the CoSTAR Live Lab is now officially open at Production Park in Wakefield!   This state-of-the-art research and development facility is set to revolutionise live performance experiences by developing cutting-edge technology solutions. As part of the £75.6 million CoSTAR network, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the Live Lab aims to maintain the UK's world-leading position in gaming, TV, film, performance, and digital entertainment sectors.   Led by the University of York, with core partners including Production Park, Screen Yorkshire, Wakefield Council, Vodafone, and the York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the CoSTAR Live Lab provides world-class facilities for the future of live performance. With advanced motion capture, immersive audio-visual technologies, virtual production capabilities, high-performance computing, and private 5G infrastructure, the space enables the development of next-generation user experiences across screen, stage, and the metaverse.   GSSArchitecture is proud to have served as #Architects and #PrincipalDesigners on this project, collaborating with Main Contractor, Newell's Projects Ltd. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact the CoSTAR Live Lab will have on the future of live performances. #TogetherWeCan

A big thank you to all of our guests who joined us for our annual #Newcastle Studio drinks reception last night! It was fantastic to spend the evening with our clients, contractors and consultants, enjoying great food, drinks and company. It has been an exciting and extremely busy twelve months for our North East team and we could not think of a better way to celebrate their successes! #TogetherWeCan

Congratulations to Joshua Maddison, based at our Gloucester studio, who has been appointed as RIBA Wessex Regional Chair.  Josh will begin his new role alongside his position with the RIBA Gloucestershire branch, which will see him take on broader, more strategic responsibilities as he advocates for the interests of the entire region. Josh will continue to drive meaningful progress by championing sustainable development and supporting future generations of architects. With over 7 years of experience, Josh is extremely well equipped to collaborate with local clients and stakeholders, supporting the members of RIBA Wessex.    To hear more from Josh and about some of the projects he has been involved with, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ghSsCEh4 #TogetherWeCan #RIBA #appointment 

Following a competitive tender process, we are delighted to share that GSSArchitecture have secured a place on YORhub's new #YORconsult3Consultants Framework! We are now able to provide architectural services through Lot 4 of the framework, which is open to local authorities and other public organisations throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region. From our studios located in Leeds and Harrogate, we have built up an extensive portfolio of projects within the region and are excited to see the valuable opportunities this framework will bring. To read more about the framework, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gmaJuvcq #TogetherWeCan #FrameworkAppointment #Procurement