Granted planning consent in 2021 and due for completion in 2025, the iconic former House of Fraser department store on Oxford Street is well on its way to being reimagined as a vibrant, mixed-use development. We take a look at what the team has done to enable the adaptation of this beautiful building and ensure its future viability.
Read MoreThis Mayfair residential retrofit for Grosvenor is targeting net-zero carbon by prioritising energy efficiency through fabric improvements, low carbon heating and onsite renewables.
Read MoreOne of the magnificent Grade I listed crescents, originally designed by John Nash, has been rebuilt as the front elevation to a range of new residences. Radiating out from, and adjoining the main curved building, are two existing buildings with 92 apartments which were originally built in the 1960s. These have been retrofitted and upgraded with a fabric first approach while the residents remained in occupation.
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing journey towards environmental stewardship and responsible practice, we are sharing our Carbon Reduction Plan. The plan details our short and long-term actions (aligned with science-based targets), underscoring our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions.
Read MoreCentral London's architectural tapestry is woven with a rich history of iconic structures that stand as testaments to the city's heritage. Among these treasured gems, Cambridge House, a distinguished listed building, holds a special place as a window into the past. Speaking to Studio PDP’s Conservation Architect, Jokin Asiain, we explore how to transform our heritage assets in a way that not only preserves their historical essence but also embraces innovative techniques to ensure their relevance for generations to come.
Read MoreRetrofitting our homes will be necessary if we are to meet net zero climate emergency goals in the built environment sector. Marion Baeli details how this can be achieved with a fabric first approach to minimise operational energy or space heating demand.
Read MorePartner Marion Baeli speaks to Sara Edmonds for the Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) podcast series, ‘Accelerate to Zero’.
In the first episode of the new series - which focuses on homeowner retrofits, the tools of retrofit and sustainable and natural materials - Marion talks about her own home retrofit as well as her work in reviewing the Retrofit for the Future programme.
Read MoreJeff Colley, Alex Blondin and Dan Hyde interview Partner Marion Baeli for their ‘Zero Ambitions’ podcast series.
Amongst other things, they discuss EPCs, our Princedale Road Victorian residential retrofit and the upcoming research looking at lessons learned from 10 retrofits (completed 10 years ago), which we've worked on in collaboration with CIBSE.
Read MoreOur recently completed project, Eighty Strand, has been shortlisted for an AJ Retrofit Award in the Workplace (£10 million and over) category.
Read MoreMarion Baeli, shares thoughts from the second session of the NLA’s Retrofit Conference with New London Architecture.
Read MoreUpgrading a building in response to the climate emergency is not only to reduce carbon emissions, it is also to adapt it for climate change. LETI provides best practice guidance for the built environment industry.
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