March 21
Talk: Net Zero - Where to Start?
We joined this insightful seminar hosted by Greengage and Trowers & Hamlins, untangling where to begin to reach Net Zero by 2050 initiatives
Project: Good Housekeeping
Work is truly underway at this iconic publishing house, we're looknig forward to sharing more in the coming weeks
ACAN: Circular Series
Continuing through the RIBA Plan of Works, this week focussing on addressing the key challenges and opportunities within Stage 4 Technical Design
Project: New Cross & Empire Heights
We were excited to host a kick off meeting for these exciting developments in South East London
Learning: Bitesize BIM Series
Next in this four part series we discussed SMART buildings and utilising data and energy monitoring
Friday Shares: East Street
We've introduced a "Friday Shares" discussion group in the studio, this month focussing on the recent East Street planning submission
February 21
Planning: East Street
We've submitted our planning proposal for our mixed-use development in Barking
In Progress: Good Housekeeping
Renovation works started this week - we will be capturing our progress througout this exciting interior fit out
Learning: Bitesize BIM Series
We joined the first of four in this interesting series exploring the of use buildings as material banks and ensuring value in a BIM approach
January 21
ACAN: Circular Series
We really enjoyed tuning in to "Circular Series", a monthly offering hosted by ACAN, discussing applying circular economy principles to each RIBA Stage
In Progress: Barbican
We were so excited to see the new, custom and beautifully designed seats installed as part of our Barbican refurbishment – we're almost there!
New Project: Good Housekeeping
We’re thrilled to announce that we are working with Hearst Publishing on their refurbishment of the iconic Good Housekeeping offices within the Hearst Institute in Soho. Looking forward to sharing progress updates soon
In Progress: Delta Point
We're working on a Fabric First approach, significant refurbishment and extension to this prominent 14 Storey Building, with a sensitivity to an embodied carbon approach
Press: Birchwood
We're thrilled to have Birchwood featured in AJ's RetroFirst Stories series
Context: Delta Point and Batman
Delta point was one of the filming locations for the Dark Knight Rises, appearing as Gotham City Hospital. We're excited to be part of this historical buildings redevelopment!
December 20
In Progress: Barbican
The custom designed lightbox signage - Our barbican renovation is almost complete!
In Progress: Lion Green Road
A beautiful brick panel sample from our Lion Green Road site visit this week
In Progress: Barbican
LED lights that will sit behind the custom lightboxes within the newly renovated Barbican Cinemas Foyer
November 20
Planning Approved: Radway House
Our John Nash Villa inspired Radway House has successfully had planning approval!
RUFFARCHITECTS goes Green
Our London studio is now proudly powered by 100% renewable energy
Concept: Concrete Cores
Beautiful and original concrete cores taken from our Barbican renovation, with exciting potential!
Competition: Wandsworth Gasworks
Life, Spaces, Then Buildings - a recent competiton submission for a conceptual Masterplan
Concept: Gingerbread City
A throwback to our exciting participation in last year's Gingerbread City exhibition with the Museum of Architecture at Somerset House
RIBA Learning: Energy Retrofitting
The studio took part in this thought-provoking seminar and to better aid our strive towards Net Positive Carbon building schemes
October 20
In Progress: Thurlow Road
A beautiful illustration created to aid the presentation of our proposed design to the client of this family home
Architects Declare: Climate, Construction and Biodiversity Emergency
RUFFARCHITECTS are proud signatories of this important declaration and proud to commit to maintaining this approach to all of our projects
In Progress: East Street
Some intricate lazer cuttings prepared to aid design proposal presentations to the client for a project in Barking
September 20
Studio Trip: Christopher Wren - A City in Spires
The team took a long awaited trip out of the Studio to tour some of the beautiful churches designed by Christopher Wren
U+I Think: How To Complete a 138-Year Construction Project
An engaging and inspirational presentation on La Sagrada Familia, and lessons that can be taken from each stage of construction that should be incorporated into today’s processes
In Progress: Barbican Materiality Studies
We're getting to play with some of the finer finishing touches to the exciting Barbican Cinema renovation. A tour to be revealed soon!
August 20
Site Visit: Croydon
We had the opportunity to view Croydon from above on a recent project site visit
Concept: Radway
An illustration created for the remodelling of a house in the South-West for our clients to help visualise their new design
Sustainability: RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
RUFFARCHITECTS are proud to be part of this RIBA initiative and to play our part in building a better, greener future
July 20
Workshop Visit
The team took a trip to a joinery workshop to check in on the progress of some beautidul custom made bars and worktops
Collaborative Placemaking in the South-West
RUFFARCHITECTS joined a round table discussion with Exeter Council and PassivHaus to discuss build ideas in the South-West region
"Build Back Better" PechaKucha
An interesting discussion around reworking officespace and concepts for mixed-use flexible buildings and reimagining user behaviours in spaces, from home, to work and the journey in-between
June 20
Model Making
Looking back at models produced as part of our successful competition entry to design a key piece of the urban regeneration of Totenham Hale
LFA x BBB
RUFFARCHITECTS attended an exciting collaborative talk hosted by the LFA and Brick by Brick on the issues surrounding affordable housing in the UK
Retrospective: Berkley House
A stunning concept proposal and build for a commercial office space forming part o f the remodel of an entire building
May 20
Press: Architects' Journal
We were thrilled to see our work in the New Addington area with Brick by Brick featured in this month's Architects' Journal. Click here for a link to the article
In Progress: Barbican Cinemas
As our Barbican Cinemas project continues, we were able to get a rare view of London in standstill on a recent site visit
In Progress: Sketch Work
Some recent hand drawn development work from our talented architects
April 20
In Planning: Thorpe Close
RUFFARCHITECTS are very proud to have submitted 3 exciting planning applications in Croydon for Brick by Brick, the first is a sensitive infill project providing 9 new homes on a former garage site
In Planning: Corbett Close
2 of the 3 planning applications are situated on the same road in New Addington, taking up the unique position between suburban Croydon and the stunning Green Belt landscape; introducing a sensitive yet unique new typology to the area
In Planning: King Henry's Drive
The 3rd building aims to create a distinctive marker to the entry point to the New Addington area. We are very much looking forward to seeing these projects develop over the coming months
March 20
Business as Usual
RUFFARCHITECTS have adapted well to working from home, keeping the team motivated during this difficult and uncertain time. We are taking this as a learning opportunity, sharing ideas about what the studio can take from these new working methods
In Progress: Material Studies
As the Barbican Centre has currently shut its doors, we had the opportunity to see the original hessian wallpaper which we have taken as inspiration for our refurbishment projects at the Barbican Cinemas
Site Visit: Tate St Ives
Prior to going into lockdown, we managed to sneak in a visit to the Tate St Ives to see the Naum Gabo exhibition and the beautifully sensitive new extension by Jamie Fobert Architects
February 20
Don't Move, Improve!
Delighted to have Wetherill featured in the Don't Move, Improve! Award Exhibition
Listed Building Consent for Barbican Cinema 1
Exciting news - we have been granted Listed Building consent for our Barbican Cinema 1 refurbishment
Engenuiti CPD
Thank you to Engenuiti for a fascinating CPD on engineered timber
January 20
Webb Yates presented Materials and Elegance in Strutural Engineering
Fascinating CPD investigating sustainable materials
Fairchildes Public Consultation
We met local stakeholders in Croydon to discuss our sites
Flint Study for Birchwood
Contrasting materials for our house renovation in the Chilterns
Wetherill featured in Don't Move, Improve!
Delighted to have Wetherill featured in the
Don't Move, Improve! Awards
Don't Move, Improve! Awards
Brick by Brick Pechakucha Presentation
We presented our Croydon sites to our architectural peers
Studio trip to Brunswick Centre
We had an interesting and informative afternoon exploring the Brunswick Centre and learning about its history
December 19
Gingerbread City in Progress
Preparing our entry for Gingerbread City for the
Museum of Architecture
Museum of Architecture
Unveilling of the Oxford Preservation Trust Plaque
Paul went to Oxford for the unveiling of the plaque - extremely proud of our role in delivering this project.
Gingerbread City 2019
A feast for the eyes - our submission on display at Somerset House for the Museum of Architecture © Luke O'Donovan
November 19
RIBA Guerilla Tactics
Fantastic two day conference at the RIBA understanding the developer mindset
Oxford Preservation Trust plaque for Dora Carr Close
Very proud to have received the OPT award for our new
building in Oxford
building in Oxford
RIBA Conservation Architecture Course
Intense four day conservation course which has been fascinating
October 19
Wetherill Photoshoot
The rain couldn't dampen the incredible light from our raking skylights
Brick by Brick Gateway Meeting
Excited to get started on our Croydon sites
Freshfield Lane Brick Factory
Informative and fun day learning about the brick making process
Gingerbread City
Excited to be designing out plot. Can't wait to get baking!
Tower Bridge Education Centre featured in the AJ
Thrilled to be featured in the Architects Journal
RIBA Passivhaus Webinar
Passivhaus lunch and learn series for the studio
September 19
Barbican Art Gallery featured in AJ
Proud to have our refurbishment of Barbican featured in the
Architects Journal
Architects Journal
Arlington Approval
Thrilled to have approval for Arlington
RIBA Conservation Register
Working towards our accreditation
RIBA Exeter talk and reception
Such a pleasure to listen to Piers Taylor of Invisible Studios
NLA Sustainable Housing: London and Stockholm
Interesting to hear the future plans for these two great cities
RIBA Smart Practice Conference
Informative and inspiring day
Dora Carr Close nominated for Oxford Preservation Trust Award
Excited to be shortlisted!
Dora Carr Close nominated for AJ Award
Delighted to be nominated for Housing Project (Under £10 million)
Dora Carr Close nominated for Civic Trust Award
Great to be recognised for our work on Dora Carr Close
August 19