Retrofitting the UK’s building stock presents a colossal challenge, and with time fast-disappearing to meet our zero carbon emissions goals, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for London’s Planning and Built Environment met recently to discuss what needs to be done.
Siân Rearden reports on the latest APPG session held on 31st January, at which Marion Baeli (Partner at PDP London) was a panel member.
Read MoreSome of our more artistically collaborative projects are a testament to our belief in the notable role of art in architecture. As our approach is rooted in context, we relish the opportunity to incorporate its visual articulation on our buildings. For Auriens Chelsea, this is brought to life by Rona Smith with beautifully crafted balconies and gates. Architect Daniel Copitch explores the inspiration behind the collaborative public artworks on our Auriens Chelsea project.
Read MorePDP London is featured in the 2022 ‘We can be heroes’ edition of Great British Brands. Published by Country & Town House, Great British Brands is an annual publication dedicated to supporting British luxury and celebrating the exceptional craft, design, technology, engineering and manufacturing skills found in the UK today. This year, we are asked to reflect on our proudest moments from the past year.
Read MoreLondon’s answer to the Highline - the Low Line Commons scheme - emerged victorious as the overall winner in this year’s New London Awards
Read MoreA prominent property development in Chelsea has reached completion, delivering an interesting addition to central London’s specialist prime residential space.
Read MorePartner Andrew Davidson speaks to David Taylor, editor of the NLQ and New London Weekly for their ‘Five minutes with…’ feature.
Read the full interview on the NLA website, where Andrew and David talk through converting – rather than demolishing – House of Fraser on Oxford Street and being named the overall winners at this year’s New London Awards with our Low Line Commons project.
Read MorePartner Marion Baeli joins Richard Dudzicki of RDA Architects and Isabel Allen from Architecture Today for a detailed discussion about Passivhaus and EnerPhit.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to launch our practice animation which presents who we are and what we do.
After previously working together across a number of practice-wide sessions to define our core values, we decided this year to take it one step further and investigate how these values are woven in with what we produce. With such a wide range and depth of project work, we took the time to think about how everything fitted together; looking at how our values inform our approach to design and the work we create. The result is this animation, ‘We Are PDP London: we design for people and place’, we hope you like it.
Read MoreWe're absolutely delighted to have picked up two New London Awards for our Low Line Commons sustainable, regeneration initiative in Southwark. The project, which won in the 'planning' category, was also announced as the overall winner, and is the first unbuilt project to win this coveted title.
Read MoreProperty of the Week: Inside 3 Mulberry Square, one the most prestigious addresses within London’s most exclusive new neighbourhood.
Read MoreWell done to Danny, Anastasia, Ben, James, Yuchen and Hye-Jin, who all passed their Part 3 exams at the University of Westminster this year!
It has been a challenging time for our new Architects, with studying taking part remotely as a result of the ongoing pandemic. So, what has been their experience of preparing for this final qualification and just how has it been affected by virtual learning?
Read MorePermission has been granted to refurbish and extend the iconic former D.H Evans department store on Oxford Street, reimagining it as a vibrant, mixed-use development with six floors of offices.
Read MorePhase 3a of the Chelsea Barracks development (which includes a restaurant, delicatessen and exclusive mews house) was awarded Contractor’s Choice as well as being highly commended in the ‘Craftsmanship’ category at this year’s Brick Awards.
Read MoreWe are in a climate emergency, and urgently need to reduce carbon emissions. The construction process and servicing of buildings is responsible for 49% of the UK total carbon emissions currently thought responsible for global warming. This puts architects in a prime position to make a difference, so we are striving to produce high-quality sustainable and responsible designs. We know that if we want to motivate our clients to adopt the right approach, we must ensure our own business leads by example.
Read MoreThe Low Line Commons vision connects people and nature along the route of the Victorian rail viaducts which stretch from Bankside, through London Bridge and on to Bermondsey. With so many different communities and uses along the Low Line route, the question is how we can fully realise the potential of this bold idea.
Read MoreAs we all rightly focus on climate change, we are very aware that our practice can play a significant role in carbon reduction. We need to address the conscious planning, design, construction, and careful thinking of the maintenance and operation of our buildings. The question is how and what approach is needed for us to collectively realise our global net zero goals.
Read MoreAs people live longer, healthier, more active lives, there’s been a shift in how we think about later life living. With a focus on enhancing the experience of residents, how can we design beautiful homes which offer freedom now and adaptability for the future? We take a look at our recently completed project, Auriens Chelsea, to explore how this can be achieved with subtlety and care.
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.
Read MoreThere has been a surge in discussions to understand the importance of how the urban climate must adapt to those living longer. Exploring how cities and developers can positively influence a reinvented approach catered for the longer living, by understanding the needs of an ageing population and opening the conversation back towards a previously neglected market. Arjun Sampat and Lingge Yang investigate this new trend for our ageing population.
Read MoreWe're pleased to support New London Architecture's Resilient London report. In the lead up to COP26 in November, this new research examines the role that London as a world leading city is playing in mitigating climate change, and how it is preparing for future climate events.
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