Weedon Architects

We’re thrilled to formally announce the appointment of Umesh Luharia and Emma Cochrane as Directors at Weedon Architects, marking an exciting new chapter for the practice!   Both Umesh and Emma bring unique perspectives, extensive skills, and experience that will be key in shaping our creative approach across a wide range of sectors.   Their leadership will also be instrumental in assisting the management team with mentoring and supporting our students and graduates, cultivating the next generation of talent at the practice.   We’re confident their contributions will further strengthen our team and support our continued growth as we strive to continue delivering exceptional architectural solutions.   Please join us in welcoming Umesh and Emma to the Weedon team!   #Leadership #WeedonArchitects #ArchitecturalExcellence #CreativeLeadership #TeamGrowth #Mentorship

Following the celebration of Owen Doherty’s incredible 40 years with Weedon Architects, we are excited to share even more great news—Owen has been promoted to Senior Technical Director! Over the last four decades, Owen has demonstrated unmatched expertise in technical delivery and design, consistently setting new benchmarks for excellence. His leadership has been vital to our success, ensuring projects are delivered through teamwork, precision, and a collaborative spirit. Owen’s promotion to Senior Technical Director is a testament to his deep industry knowledge and his forward-thinking approach. His dedication to solving complex technical challenges, paired with his ability to lead and mentor teams with clarity and vision (and his infamous red pen), makes this promotion a natural and well-deserved progression. Owen, congratulations once again on your remarkable journey and this exciting next step in your career. We can’t wait to see where your leadership will take us! #SeniorTechnicalDirector #Leadership #WeedonArchitects #ConstructionIndustry

Like buses.....we are thrilled to celebrate yet another monumental 40 year milestone in the Weedon Architects family, this time for Alan Leaning. Alan’s career with Weedon Architects began on the same day as his partner in crime Owen Doherty, back in 1984, when he joined on a one-year youth training scheme. Alhough he was 15minutes late..., which he's never been allowed to forget...! From the very beginning, his keen understanding of construction principles and his ability to meet the profession's demands set him apart. His talent quickly became indispensable, leading to a full-time position that would evolve into a decades-long legacy. Alan’s influence on our team has been profound, consistently pushing the boundaries of technical solutions and delivering design details to the highest standards. His expertise, particularly in complex inner-city commercial and mixed-use developments, has been a guiding force in our most challenging projects. Alan, thank you for your dedication, passion and excellence over the past four decades. We are incredibly proud to have you as a key member of our team and look forward to many more years of success together. #40YearsOfExcellence #CongratulationsAlan #WeedonArchitects

We are thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone in the Weedon Architects family—Owen Doherty’s incredible 40-year journey with us! Owen joined us in 1984, quickly demonstrating a remarkable blend of design talent, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of construction. His unwavering dedication to driving design solutions forward has made him a pivotal force within our team. With 40 years in the construction industry, his experience in multi-building mixed-use developments has been invaluable. His ability to foster a collaborative environment ensures that everyone, from consultants to contractors, is aligned from the project's outset, leading to the delivery of exceptional results on site. Having trained from ONC to RIBA on a part time basis, he has developed a talent for problem solving and coordinating technical delivery at all stages of a project. Owen, your passion for excellence and your ability to tackle complex challenges with practical, effective solutions have left an indelible mark on Weedon Architects. We are immensely proud of your achievements and look forward to many more successful years together. Congratulations from all of us at Weedons. #40YearsOfExcellence #CongratulationsOwen #WeedonArchitects

We’re thrilled to see Hallfield School’s new classrooms taking shape with just over a month left until handover.   Weedon Architects has been collaborating with Hallfield School since 2015, delivering various refurbishment projects across the campus. This project, however, is our most notable yet. We extend our thanks to the School, Headmaster, Governors, and all key staff members at Hallfield for their support in bringing this innovative design forward.   Inspired by the School’s landscape, our design echoes the trees within the Quad and surrounding areas, enhancing the connection with nature. The elevated site inspired a tree house concept, which is reflected in the playful design, oversized picture windows that foster a dialogue between the interior and exterior, and the use of exposed engineered timber.   Our excitement in developing this design with Hallfield School has continued as we assist Tyto Contracting on-site to bring this vision to life. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the final stages of this incredible project! Hallfield School / Tyto Contracting / The Construction Consultants (TCC) / Link Engineering / HBa Consulting Engineers Ltd

Weedon Architects is delighted to announce that The Regal, Highams Park, has gained planning approval.   The Weedon team and Mammoth have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to ensure The Regal, a locally listed historical asset, can be brought back into life as a cinema. The cinema closed in 1971 and, over recent years, has fallen into disrepair. The Regal has been a key element of the Highams Park community and a focal point on the high street for many years. Mammoth Capital and ourselves fully understand the importance of The Regal in the Highams Park community. As part of our public consultation in November 2022, many residents shared family memories of the cinema and how they had all longed for the cinema to be reopened and restored rather than fall further into disrepair and ultimately be demolished. The scheme will see The Regal restored and refurbished with the assistance of a historical specialist. We have taken reference from the turquoise faience and have introduced this into our design, along with art deco hints picked up in the balustrades.    In addition to a cinema, The Regal will provide 33 high-quality 1 and 2-bed apartments, utilising parts of the existing building to ensure the original features can contribute to creating some unique apartments.

The truth is, children need a space to thrive and learn. At Hallfield School Edgbaston, we're creating a new classroom extension that provides an environment that nourishes little minds. We have seen great progress in the last month, thanks to our dedicated contractor Tyto Contracting and their brilliant team. The new space features a sawtooth roof, acoustic panelling and exposed glulam beams and we can’t wait to see the end result. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! #construction #education #teamwork Client Hallfield School Architect Weedon Architects M&E HBa Consulting Engineers Ltd Structural/ Civil Link Engineering EA / QS  by The Construction Consultants (TCC)

Three Chamberlain Square marked another major milestone today after it was officially topped out. As Lead Consutlant on this major landmark commercial building, the Weedon Architects team were very proud to witness the traditional ‘Topping Out’ event held on the top floor of the building, part of Birmingham’s £1.2 billion Paradise development, organised by the development and construction teams, MEPC and Sir Robert McAlpine.

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Wow, fantastic result! A massive congratulations to everyone involved with both One Centenary Way and the Arup Birmingham fit out! Both winners in their categories at the Midlands & Central BCO Awards this afternoon! This success is testament to the hard work of all involved, Clients and concepts with the vision and of course exceptional delivery and construction teams turning those visions into reality! Fantastic work! Congratulations once again to MEPC Limited, Arup, HOK, Howells, Overbury, Sir Robert McAlpine and all of our fellow consultants. Weedon Architects are exceptionally proud of these schemes. Our DNA, hidden though it may be in many cases, runs through many projects in Birmingham and we are particularly proud of the schemes we have worked on across the Paradise masterplan. Thank you to our teams for all your hard work, your diligence, your care, your attention to detail and your technical expertise. Now bring on the nationals!! #BCOawards