Built environment: “An open and honest dialogue”

Streatham Hub article featured in the Local Government News, Page 20
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Fulham High Street, SW6

A high end, mixed use development comprising 48 apartments with basement parking, 10 town houses with grade parking and a mixture of ground floor commercial units fronting Fulham High Street.

Wood Cottage, Shrubs Wood, Chalfont St Giles



Recently submitted for pre-planning application Wood Cottage is intended to be a ‘Code 5 for Sustainable Homes’ residence built within the estate of Shrubs Wood, a Grade II * listed house.

Mayor welcomes home in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for 9/11 artwork

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has tonight welcomed a decision by London Legacy Development Corporation planning decisions committee to approve a location for ‘After 9/11’, a public artwork made from World Trade Centre steel recovered from Ground Zero and commissioned by the 9/11 Project as part of their work as an educational charity.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: ‘I am absolutely delighted that the 9/11 artwork gifted to London has secured a fitting home on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Park hosted an Olympic and Paralympic Games based on tolerance and respect, and sits at the heart of a thriving multi-dimensional and vibrant community, providing the perfect riposte to those who sought to divide the world on 9/11. This powerful artwork’s presence at such a special site will ensure that the circumstances and aftermath of these tragic events are never forgotten by either current or future generations.’

http://www.london.gov.uk/media/mayor-press-releases/2014/07/mayor-welcomes-home-in-queen-elizabeth-olympic-park-for-9-11

Michael Aukett Architects and David Morley Architects win planning for major disability sports venue in Gravesend

‘iSparc’ aims to build on Kent’s Paralympic legacy

Kent County Council has granted outline planning permission for a state-of-the-art disability sports, art and cultural centre to be built in the grounds of Ifield Foundation Special School in Gravesend.

The project, currently known as ‘iSparc’, will help Ifield School create a regional centre of excellence for disability sports and performing arts. Facilities will be open, not just to Ifield School’s pupils, but to members of the public including disability groups and children and teachers from other schools.

Having cleared the first planning hurdle, the school will now be able to progress discussions with potential funders.

The centre has been designed by Aukett Morley Architects – a joint venture between London-based Michael Aukett Architects and David Morley Architects.

The project’s design team includes landscape consultants Hyland Edgar Driver; traffic engineers TPA/White Young Green; structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental consultants Cundall and cost consultants Stace.

iSparc will include:

• A six-badminton court sports hall with equipment for Paralympic sports such as goalball, boccia, wheelchair basketball and other activities.
• Accessible 25m eight-lane swimming pool with ramp, hoists, spectator area and cafeteria.
• Dance and performing arts studio and therapy rooms.
• Room with sunken trampolines, hoists and specialised equipment.
• Outdoor football pitch, running track, climbing wall and wildlife area.