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It's been incredible to work with TG Escapes Eco-Buildings to develop this concept for DfE-Compliant Inclusive Learning Hubs, addressing the UK’s SEND place shortage with sustainable, inclusive, student-centred designs. These ready-to-go hubs expand capacity, prioritise inclusion, and deliver long-term value for schools.

We’re proud to take part in the Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards® Leaders Network lunch. Thank you to Step2connect for hosting such a valuable event. It's always inspiring to connect with like-minded professionals. #EducationEstates #LearningEnviroments #Haverstock

We are delighted to share that on Tuesday night, Hemel Crematorium was awarded the AJ Award for Community and Faith Project 2024! The judges praised the project as an ‘An uplifting’ scheme which provides a ‘sense of tranquillity’ with ‘A continuity of language and robust materiality unites this project.’ ‘The design makes what is a very difficult experience for everyone a bit more elevated,’ Embedded in the ‘exceptional’ landscaping, Hemel Crematorium provides a chapel for 140 people alongside space for congregation, crematory, administration, staff, and wider site memorial. The building’s geometric roof covers each of these functions, with its impressive timber frame, exposed internal, to lend warmth and character to the main chapel space. We are delighted by the recognition from the AJ Judges and are immensely proud of this project and the team involved in delivering it. You can read more about Hemel Crematorium in Architects Journal and on our website – click the link in our bio to check it out! Plincke RHB Partnership LLP MacConvilles Constructional Timber (Manufacturers) Ltd Engenuiti Cover Slide image by Simon Kennedy. Slide 2 + 3 are courtesy of the AJ Awards. #ajarchitectureawards #architectureaward #architecture #builtenvironment #community #civic #localauthority #Design #Crematoria #Publicprojects #Communitydesign #communityandfaithproject #crematoriumdesign #communityarchitecture #watford [Image Description: Image 1 An image of Hemel Crematorium looking to the sheltered portico , Image 2: The Haverstock team and Watford Council Representative at the AJ Awards. Left to Right; Luke, Claire, Tom, Anna, Joyce. Anna is holding the red circular winner’s plaque. Image 3: A group photo of all the winners of the 2024 AJ Awards holding their plaques. They stand onstage in front of the AJ Awards Logo. Haverstock Partner Tom is seen on the bottom right. ]

We all know about the importance of acoustic design, in theory. The past few years, I have become more and more aware of the positive changes to acoustic standards and design in educational spaces (propelled by the BB93 document first released over 20 years ago). But today, I got to experience the extremes of acoustics, when I headed to the anechoic chamber London South Bank University , generously hosted by Shane Cryer and his team at Saint-Gobain Ecophon UK and Ireland . Going from a space that was full reverberation to a completely dead space set off my senses in a completely magical way. A bonus hearing test at the end has me even more grateful for my hearing - I just hope I am as good at actually listening!

Physical work has started on the Birnbeck Pier restoration project! We are hugely proud to be working as North Somerset Council’s appointed architect practice to project manage and deliver elements of the restoration and conservation of this site of heritage importance in Weston-super-Mare. Our work includes designing the landside buildings and 1888 boathouse. Contractors are now working to protect public safety and the integrity of the land, buildings and structures. Elements of this work are necessary to allow later phases project to take place, including restoring the pier itself. This phase of work includes: •Removing asbestos • Repairing the sea walls • Stabilising the 1888 boathouse • Installing security fencing and provision of welfare facilities. Work on the landside buildings is planned to start next spring to enable them to open to the public by the end of 2025. This phase of work is being #FundedbyUKGovernment from an allocation of £20m awarded to North Somerset Council by @ukgovofficial (formerly Levelling Up Fund). The overall project has been made possible thanks to funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, RNLI, MHCLG Digital , National Heritage Memorial Fund , Historic England and thanks to support from local people including BIRNBECK REGENERATION TRUST Read more about this project on the council’s website and in national and local media outlets – link in bio. #BirnbeckPier #WestonsuperMare #SuperWeston #Weston #Placemaking #Heritage #ConservationArchitecture #conservation #HeritageConservation #HeritageDesign North Somerset Council [Image description: Image 1: aerial view of the 1888 boathouse on Birnbeck Island before work began. Image 2: a construction worker abseiling to carry out repairs and repointing to the sea walls. Image 3: a view of the cliff behind the landside buildings before work began.]

We are reflecting on our insightful experience at Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards last month! It was wonderful to connect with so many incredible educators, designers, colleagues, and collaborators, leading to some truly inspirational conversations. Thank you to Zane Putne at Noviun Architects and Iain Macrae CEng FSLL MCIBSE for co-presenting The Lighting Impact Study alongside Anna Monaghan. Highlighting the effectiveness of simple lighting adaptations in SEND environments is essential for making educational spaces accessible to all students. Thanks also to Mark Pratt, Nikola Idle, Mark Cummins and Marcus Lyon for their thought-provoking presentations on implementing inclusive SEND strategies in schools. We remain motivated to advocate for improvements to SEND accommodations and resources within mainstream environments and to pursue excellence in special school provisions, ensuring every child’s learning environment is well-equipped for their needs. Our Partner Claire and Associate Anna will be at Learning Places Scotland Conference | Exhibition | Awards in Glasgow next week and are always happy to discuss our strategies to create inclusive educational spaces. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to connect! [Image 1: Claire addresses the audience from a lectern against a backdrop of brick and arched windows. Image 2: A wide-angle shot captures Claire presenting, with her colleagues Mark, Nikola, and Marcus watching from the side. Image 3: Anna, Zane, and Iain present "The Lighting Study," with Iain speaking from the lectern as Zane and Anna listen. Image 4: A group photo of Claire with Mark Pratt, Nikola Idle, and Mark Cummings shows a casual table setup with headphones, notebooks, and water.] #Educationestates #Eduestates #Exhbition #Conference #Learningplaces #Learningplacesscotland #SEND #SENDdesign #Architecture #Haverstock #Educationarchitecture #Educationdesign #Inclusivedesign #inclusivity

We are hiring! Haverstock is looking for an ARB qualified architect to join our studio near Kings Cross, London. We are recruiting for a range of exciting new projects within the studio; which will start from Concept Design, and we are particularly keen to speak with people who are passionate about working with the public sector. As a design-led architectural studio, we work side-by-side with clients to create inspiring, life-changing buildings. We focus on specialist public-sector projects, using a combination of creativity and rigorous thinking to tackle varied and complex briefs. With over 40 years’ experience, we design buildings of all kinds including specialist schools and colleges, police centres, civic spaces and housing and community buildings. For more information about the work we do, please visit our website. As we are actively recruiting within our Education Team, we are looking for a someone with an aptitude for architectural and detail design thinking, a high proficiency for working with 2d autocad and an interest in the social value of architecture. To apply please submit your application to work@haverstock.com or look at our advert on Dezeen Jobs for more information – link in bio! [Image Description: A photo of Livity School. In the foreground the yellow tarmac playground is scattered with play equipment including a green snake-like modular play structure, two metal dish-shaped roundabouts, red cog play mounds and yellow tricycles. To the left is a timber-framed shelter with blue benches beneath. Behind the play area is the two-storey school. Parents and teachers crowd in front of the entrance. The second storey is cantilevered over the ground floor. It is clad in perforated stainless steel, spelling out ‘LIVITY’ in braille. Rectangular windows with bright orange framing contrast the steel cladding. At the top of the image, orange text reads ‘We’re hiring an Architect’] #hiring #job #architectjob #architecture #architecturejobs #haverstock #autocad #revid #wearehiring #dezeenjobs #architect 

This week, we are reflecting on one of Haverstock's previous projects, Linden Farm. Completed in 2020, Linden Farm was designed to address the lack of independent living options available for autistic adults. Across the UK, young autistic adults are often given little agency in choosing where to live, frequently having to move several hours away from their families due to the limited facilities available. Recognising this gap, a Surrey family established The Simon Trust to fundraise for the creation of an alternative model of accommodation. In a pioneering partnership with Surrey County Council, Haverstock was brought on board to create a design that put residents’ needs and preferences first. The result is this innovative 10-bed supported living development that celebrates its rural setting. Our design anchors the homes to their surroundings through the integration of rich horticultural elements and a sensory garden framework. Perpetuating a sense of calm and well-being through the reduction of visual ‘noise’ with natural materials, fostering a domestic atmosphere. Linden Farm provides a safe and welcoming home that is integrated into the local community. Enabling families to stay connected, this environment is ideal for those with neurodiverse conditions, establishing a benchmark for autistic adult provisions. Featured in the Architects Journal, RIBAJ and The Guardian, Linden Farm’s importance as a pioneering project in supported living design is clear. [Image Description: Image 1: Two black timber cottages at Linden Farm with a skylight and beige brick chimney, large glass doors facing the landscaped shrubbery. Image 2: Two parallel cottages with chimneys, rustic fencing, and a sapling in the foreground. Image 3: Axonometric drawing showing five buildings on the site. Image 4: Interior with seating in a bright CLT-panelled room, large door opens to landscaped exterior. Image 5: Dining area under a pitched roof, facing a covered porch. Image 6: Site plan of Linden Farm] #haverstock #architecture #lindenfarm #design #inclusivedesign #accessibility #supportedliving #surrey #residentialarchitecture #surrey #inclusivearchitecture