Scott Brownrigg

‘Stages are as much about stopping noise getting in as out. Ghostbusters was being filmed in a stage here while 500 people were busy constructing the ones around it.’ Find out about how design facilitated speed of the UK’s largest newbuild film studio to market as Director Jason Lebidineuse shows RIBAJ journalist Jan-Carlos Kucharek around the recently completed Shinfield Studios in Berkshire. Read more in the latest issue of RIBAJ here: https://bit.ly/4hdnlcI/ Image credit: Daniel Shearing for Curo Construction

‘Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?’ Dean Horne, vice-president of global studio operations for US-based owners Shadowbox, speaks to the Financial Times about the recently complete Shinfield Studios and potential the wider film and TV industry offers as one of the UK’s top growing sectors to boost the economy. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eaq2S7vD Image credit: Daniel Shearing for Curo Construction ltd

Tomorrow, Head of Life Sciences Ed Hayden will join the Future Cities Forum’s January discussion about 'Science cities' at Oxford. Together the panel will consider best practice collaboration for science R&D, the growth of urban labs, as well creating ecosystems that work for all sizes of organisation with a focus on connecting the Oxfordshire clusters more effectively with each other and internationally. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eiwRsH3 #LifeSciences #Laboratories #Architecture

Wishing all our clients, collaborators and friends a Merry Christmas from our team here at Scott Brownrigg. We look forward to working with you in the New Year!

Last week CEO Darren Comber joined Emin Agalarov, founder of Sea Breeze Resort in Azerbaijan, to present proposals for ‘Sea Breeze Uzbekistan’, a new international tourism hub in the Bostanlyk district, to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Located on the shores of Lake Charvak and surrounded by the picturesque Tian Shan Mountain range, the new development would make the most of its stunning setting to provide a unique year-round destination for visitors from around the world.

What’s on architect’s wishlists for Christmas 2024? The RIBA asked nine architects and built environment professionals, including Director of Digital Development Ana Matic, what they want for Christmas. From renewed creativity, collaboration, and an alignment of technical information, read the full wishlist over on the RIBA website here: https://bit.ly/49Mw0jE

The latest roundtable hosted by Mix Interiors explored ‘The spaces of the future, realised’. Project Director Laurence Orsini joined the discussion to consider how designers can help clients respond to change and create commercial spaces fit for the future. Speaking of how we can design these spaces for the next generation and touching upon the need to build emotional connections, Laurence said: “They’re more interested in the experience of being in a space and how it’s going to affect them…That’s arguably what makes for a remarkable space, because it’s memorable and inspiring; triggering a response in a way we can’t see.” Read the article in full here: https://bit.ly/3VrCxu3 #Workspace #InteriorDesign #MixInteriors

We have recently appointed Annemarie Winten as an Associate Interior Designer. Working alongside our Head of Interiors, Annemarie will be responsible for bringing in new business both in the UK and internationally while leading on office interior design projects. She is a welcome addition to our Interior Design service, which this year celebrates its 25-year anniversary. Find out more about Annemarie and her new role within the practice here: https://bit.ly/3OGsqOs #InteriorDesign #WorkplaceInteriors #Offices

We’ve got a number of exciting life science projects at the moment, both on the drawing board and onsite. Most recently a curved landmark multi-tenancy research and development building at the entrance of The University of Southampton Science Park has been approved for planning. Find out more about the scheme here: https://bit.ly/3ODIz7h

Our Head of Sustainability Mario Vieira recently joined a Mix Interiors roundtable to discuss if honest conversations are central to sustainable design. Together the panel explored how practices can ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to sustainability. Speaking of the importance of authentic narratives, Mario said: “Be honest about your journey. Talk about the things that are difficult, that you are really are trying to do, but can’t do yet…One of the issues with greenwashing is that it breaks down trust” Read on to hear from Mario as he talks about the importance of honesty in building authenticity and trust in a brand: https://bit.ly/4ikirfe #Sustainability #InteriorDesign #MixInteriors