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As a placemaking agency, our approach focuses on transforming spaces into meaningful places that reflect the stories, culture, and essence of the communities they serve.
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A PREMIER REVITALISATION
Following two phases of public consultation to shape the development plans, Whitbread has successfully submitted a planning application for the regeneration of the Premier Inn Norwich Nelson City Centre site. In collaboration with architect Sheppard Robson, the proposals aim to transform a dated yet popular hotel and the underutilized adjoining land into a vibrant mixed-use community. This development will feature a 240-bedroom latest format Premier Inn hotel, alongside 500 student dwellings and new homes.
POWERING THE FUTURE: £750M DATA CENTRE PROJECT WINS APPROVAL
Plans for SineQN’s groundbreaking £750 million urban hyperscale data centre, backed by development partners Legal & General and Goldacre, have officially received the green light. Designed by architects TTSP and Foster + Partners, this state-of-the-art facility will the first of its kind in Newham and among the largest in the UK. Set to deliver 80MW of capacity, the Bidder Street Data Centre will anchor the regeneration of the Cody Triangle, establishing a dynamic new digital quarter and driving economic growth.
HISTORIC ROOTS, MODERN VISION
We’re thrilled to announce our appointment on a transformative project with Hartwell PLC and AHMM Architects in Digbeth, Birmingham. This initiative focuses on a mixed-use masterplan for the 1.1-acre site of the former Smithfield Garage.