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Director Sam Wright, and Associate, Jamie Wallace, will be attending the British Embassy's UK Architecture Trade Mission in Georgia this week. They will join UK and Georgian representatives for a panel discussion on sustainable architecture, historical heritage, new technologies, and AI in architecture. Please reach out to them directly if you would like to arrange a meeting. Learn more about WilkinsonEyre's winning proposal for the Bakhmaro Mountain Hotel: https://lnkd.in/ekEYakXY

For the next phase of the Fleming Centre competition, our design with White Arkitekter has been included in a public and online exhibition to showcase the shortlisted designs for feedback on the final selection. View the shortlisted proposals and complete the feedback form here: https://lnkd.in/e-NYiUs8 Fleming Centre Design Exhibition - The Bays, South Wharf Rd, London, W2 1NY 26 November, 12.00-19.00 27 & 28 November, 11.00-19.00 The drop-in exhibition will take place today and tomorrow on the proposed site of the Fleming Centre for the public to review the shortlisted engagement boards and 3D models. The Fleming Centre is part of the wider Fleming Initiative, established jointly by Imperial College Healthcare and Imperial College London to find solutions to antimicrobial resistance at a global scale. It will provide a space to bring together researchers, policymakers, clinicians, behavioural experts, commercial partners, and the public to combine their shared networks, expertise, and skills in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The Centre will be the first new building in the planned full redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital, part of the government’s New Hospital Programme. It is due to open in 2028, marking 100 years since the discovery of penicillin at St Mary’s by Sir Alexander Fleming. RIBA Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust #RIBA #flemingcentre #exhibition

The Bridge of Aspirations has won the Architecture Today Editor's Award 2024 for Buildings that Stand the Test of Time. “Playful and poetic, the Bridge of Aspiration is a gift to the city that never ceases to be surprising, yet somehow looks as though it was always meant to be there.” Completed in 2003 and twisting above Floral Street in Covent Garden, the bridge links the Royal Ballet School to the Grade I listed Royal Opera House. Designed to harmonise with surrounding structures, its skewed alignment and varied landing levels dictate its geometrically simple form. Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e2aPQsED

I had a great time at Brickworks Design Studio’s event last Friday, presenting Battersea Power Station and exploring the use of brick on such a significant scale, while also paying attention to small-scale detailing and sensitivities. Thank you to Brickworks for organising such a wonderful event at an amazing venue, and for facilitating insightful conversations that bring together historic fabric and modern architecture. It is great to see that soft and warm materials such as brick, stone, faience are fashionable again for domestic, mid-scale projects, as well as major commercial projects. In a period where we all recognise the need to be more thoughtful about how we construct our buildings — being site-specific, responding to climate and orientation, and creating warm, welcoming environments — brick proves to be an excellent material that addresses these challenges.

Great to see our Eddington Lot 1 North West Cambridge project highlighted as an exemplar in the report. recognising the critical role of design quality and the integration of amenities and infrastructure in creating communities that are both functional and enduring. We know this will be essential for delivering well-designed, sustainable homes at scale to meet the government's housing targets effectively. #wilkinsoneyre #NorthWestCambridge

This week Ayman El Hibri and Nuno Correia will be participating in London Build Expo's panel discussions. PANEL: Wednesday 20 November, 11:00 - 11:50, Architecture Stage Creating a Resilient Future through Architecture & Design Nuno will be joining Georgia Laganakou, Mitakshi Sirsi, Kat Scott, Danny Sullivan, Sarah Ennis ARB RIBA, and chair Ramesh Deonarine PANEL: Thursday 21 November, 14:00 - 14:50, Skyscraper and Tall Building Stage Designing Iconic Skyscrapers: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality Ayman will be joining Ian Simpson, Darren Paine, Meredith Davey, Pragya Adukia, Ceire Kenny, and chair Stephen Drew. Please reach out to them directly to arrange a meeting and register your attendance here: https://lnkd.in/eTP3chWJ #Londonbuildexpo2024 #london #sustainability #highrise

Some projects demand more than just vision—they demand collective ingenuity, and 21 Moorfields was definitely one of those projects. At WilkinsonEyre, we have a saying: we’re always looking for the best idea in the room. This mindset is at the heart of what it means to be an architect. It’s true that architects often feel like “jacks of all trades and masters of none,” but the role of bringing ideas together is such a privileged one. 21 Moorfields isn’t just a singular vision or one individual’s gesture: it’s a collective solution. Every detail reflects the incredible collaboration of ideas, engineering innovation, and a shared passion for construction from everyone involved. I’m proud to have been a part of it, and so grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented team. Too many to name them all, but you know who you are! #WilkinsonEyre #21Moorfields LandsecRobert Bird GroupCundallAvison Young@andysturgeondesign Gleeds@rpm@railassetdevelopment@momentumtransport @davidbonnetassociates@sandybrownFMDC LtdQCIC@jga@reefCity of London Corporation@tpbennettDeutsche BankMaceSir Robert McAlpine

White Bay Power Station has the potential to become an ecosystem of creativity not seen since the opening of the Sydney Opera House. This is a unique opportunity for Sydney, which has experienced a 30% decline in creative spaces in recent years. With creatives now spending more than 60% of their income on rent, there is an urgent demand for affordable, purpose-built creative spaces. Matt Levinson from the Committee for Sydney recently launched the Making It In Sydney report, highlighting a growing concern: as rising costs and shrinking workspaces threaten to push creativity out of the city.   Sebastien Ricard joined the conversation on Sydney's creative future last week, drawing on examples of industrial heritage repurposing in cities like London, Sheffield, and Bristol. He pointed out that Sydney has the potential to be a catalyst for change, creating opportunities to embed creativity from the very beginning of urban development.   The Committee for Sydney’s report outlines 11 key actions and celebrates the new Creative Land Trust initiative, but it’s clear that real change requires a shift in policy. Only with long-term solutions in place can Sydney secure creative spaces that are fit for purpose and not reliant on short-term demolition leases that lead to uncertainty and escalating costs. Report for Making It In Sydney available here and explore more about the creative revival taking shape in Sydney: https://lnkd.in/e4qMeM-Z Ethos Urban, Anita Mitchell, Roslyn Mayled, Create NSW, Daniel Bourne, Ryan Thomas, Erin Henshaw-Hill, Matt Levinson

Spent a foggy morning in Canary Wharf, touring Citi Tower with the WilkinsonEyre team 🏙️ Exciting to see the project come to life!

There are still a few spaces left to come and listen to Sebastien Ricard speaking at Brickworks Design Studio event in Sydney on Friday. He will be telling the story of WilkinsonEyre's work on the monumental Battersea Power Station. Friday 15 November 8:00am Brickworks Design Studio, Sydney "From a stranded ‘gargantuan relic' on the Thames into a truly mixed-use retail and entertainment space to be enjoyed for generations to come, this iconic project established Sebastien as a leader in placemaking and adaptive reuse architecture." Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/ey8V5zNZ More about the project: https://lnkd.in/ezhaQ6_M #brickworksbpevents #architects #networking #architectureevents #design #wilkinsoneyre #batterseapowerstation #reuse #placemaking #london