With a passion for design excellence and a dedication to client satisfaction, we bring visions to life, shaping tomorrow’s landscapes one project at a time.
This month ended up being a momentous one.
WHAT A MONTH!!! The sun came out (finally)…I am writing to you just days before I jet off on holiday… AND we WON an AJ100 Award. And not just any award but the Community Impact Award – for our very special project the Mary Ward Centre. I could not be happier for the project, our client and the delivery team – what a team and what a special combination. To me this project is unique in so many ways but particularly, and its success is largely attributed to this, in that it is born from a collaboration between client, building, design and marketing team and a shared understanding of ethos and culture. Challenges were met head on and the team delivered time and time again because they believed in the project and because it’s inhabitants mattered to them. This is more than just architecture this is a design for life. Not only this, we were able to celebrate our climb back up the AJ100 rankings, which is fantastic.
If you’ve not read the AJ article which contains the judge’s comments on the project then make sure you do, it’s a good read! Link here. Huge congratulations to all involved, we’re immensely proud.
In June we also marked National EO (Employee Ownership) Day, with a social media campaign that championed all of you – the people behind the practice – and it reminded me of how far we’ve come and what an incredible team we have driving us forward. As you know, part of being an EOT empowers you all to help the business thrive, therefore we’re looking to work with you on developing network and business development opportunities that suit you – to help us do this please complete the questionnaire that can be found here on
page 19. You may have noticed our 2024 cohort of work experience students have started to appear and the feedback we’re receiving is unanimously positive. Thank you very much to all those who are involved in the support and mentoring of the students, we are aware of the time and energy it takes and really appreciate it – as do the students. A good work experience can be career defining.
We welcome two new starters to London; Xenos and Maciej and Emma is home from maternity leave, it’s great to have you back!
I’ll be sure to send home a picture or two of my travels and update you all when I’m back, until then, thank you for a fantastic month. Here’s to the next!
Case Study
Featuring: Community Impact of the Year 2024
Community Impact
Last Friday the Mary Ward Adult Education Centre took home the Architects’ Journal Community Impact Award 2024!
AWW’s Collaboration with Mary Ward Adult Education
At AWW, we believe that success comes from more than just delivering a project on time and within budget. It stems from a deep understanding of our client’s culture, ethos, and a commitment to going above and beyond to exceed expectations. Our recent collaboration with Mary Ward Adult Education in Stratford, London is a testament to this belief.
From the outset, our AWW team embraced the unique values and aspirations of Mary Ward Adult Education. We took the time to immerse ourselves in their mission, understanding the critical role they play in providing adult education and fostering community growth. This understanding was pivotal in shaping a project that not only meets but surpasses the needs and desires of both our client and the learners they serve.
Embedding Social Value
One of the cornerstones of this project was our shared commitment to embedding and championing social value. Together with Mary Ward Adult Education, we ensured that every decision, from the initial design phase to the final construction, was made with the community’s needs at the forefront. We actively sought input from learners and educators, ensuring that their voices were heard and their needs addressed.
This collaborative approach allowed us to create a space that is not just functional but also inspirational. It’s a building designed to foster learning, creativity, and community engagement. Every element, from the layout to the materials used, was chosen with care to reflect the ethos of Mary Ward Adult Education and to support their mission.
“Clearly the staff and users are really enjoying their new space. There’s definitely the sense that it’s a game-changer for the organisation It was wonderful to see how everyone really pushed to get the most they could from the budget by working together in a really direct way.”
AJ100 Judges
Bringing Something Special to Stratford
We’re incredibly proud to bring something truly special to Stratford, London. This new facility is not just a building; it’s a beacon of opportunity and growth for the community. It represents a space where people can come to learn, to grow, and to achieve their potential. It’s a place that learners have expressed a genuine need for, and it’s been crafted with their input and aspirations in mind.
The feedback from our client and the learners has been overwhelmingly positive. They tell us that this is exactly what they needed — a building that is fit for purpose, thoughtful, and brimming with promise. It’s a space that not only meets their current needs but also has the flexibility to adapt and grow with them in the future.
Our win is now live on LinkedIn if you wish to like, comment and share.
Project
Appointed on a new build Passivhaus apartment complex, Farm Lane.
Newport Transport Bridge project approaching completion.
Demolition on MBDA completed, currently out to tender. Work has now started on site at the BBC in Digbeth.
AWW to provide a masterplan for Filton Site 20.
Practical completion on Canterbury Christ Church University.
Sustainability
Topic: Certified Passivhaus Consultant
High-performance, highly efficient design
Congratulations to Lindsay Iles on becoming a Certified Passivhaus Designer!
Lindsay Iles has achieved Passivhaus certification, a globally recognised credential that signifies expertise in designing high-performance, highly efficient buildings.
Lindsay is currently working on the delivery of a Passivhaus residential development on Farm Lane in Fulham, she also worked on the Vassall Centre, a mixed use Passivhaus scheme which recently achieved planning permission.
Networking & Business Development
Topic: Let us know how you feel about networking
Happy to get out there? Or...it gives you fear?
As you know we are keen for you to start to network and develop your own contacts. It is easy...just be yourself, you know your stuff! But do you believe that?
If not, we’re here to help!
Did you know that networking and Business Development comes in all shapes and sizes?
Let us know your thoughts on all things networking and Business Development by clicking on the link below and let us know how we could help you make sense of it all and find something that works for you.
CLICK HERE!
Charity updates
Topic: AWW’s Charity Endeavours
30.07.2024
AWW will collaborate with Safer London for a skill sharing session and careers talk
31.07.2024
A lunchtime session has been scheduled at the London office for the ‘VIP’ Kids, who are the most affected by difficult circumstances. During this session, they will have the opportunity to learn about careers in architecture and gain inspiration for creative professions. The charity team has been collaborating closely with our partners to organise monthly events.
Golf Day
Topic: London got their golf on!
London Golf Day
Team London headed to the Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range, enjoying the sunshine and stunning views of London. It was a perfect day, with plenty of good vibes and refreshing beers
Is it coming home?
Topic: The Euros, pizza and beer
The Bristol office got together to watch the England vs Denmark game.
The pizza, beer and cheers from us didn’t seem to make a difference to England’s performance, BUT at least we got some good snaps
Lunch & Learn
The Lunch & Learn programme is for you, delivering content that is relevant and meaningful to you. With this in mind, we’d love to hear from you about the topics / themes that are of interest to enable us to build up our programme and content.
Don’t forget there is always the opportunity for a one-to-one session with Becca, bookable directly with her:
rebecca@tipthebalance.life Click
In the event that you are unable to attend that day in-person and need support outside the provision, her online diary can be accessed via:
www.calendly.com/tipthebalance/1-to-1
Held from 13.00 to 14.00 in Meeting Room B1 and available on Teams through the link in your Outlook diaries.
OJEU & BIDS
• Plymouth Civic Centre
• Al Qasimi Institute, Exeter University
• Special needs option appraisal across all mainstream Schools
• Bath University PBSA
• Bousfield Primary School - Major Refurbishment - Architect Requirement
• Bristol SEND Free School
• Procure Partnerships Framework
FEE PROPOSALS
• Calor Gas: Covey Island
UPCOMING CPDS
GRADUS - 03.07.24
The Specification & Design Considerations of Stair Edgings
Bristol Office / Teams
IG Masonry Support - 10.07.24
Achieving Limitless Brick Feature with Masonry Support Solutions
Bristol Office / Teams
Gerflor - 17.07.24
Vinyl Flooring: Getting the Specification Right
Bristol Office / Teams
Upcoming Events
fft Western - Bristol to Bath ‘no lycra’ Cycle 10.07.24 16.00 to 19.00
Queen Square, Bristol, England, BS1 (Bristol to Bath Railway Path)
Women in Property: CPD Accredited Webinar - Right of Light 01.07.24 12.00 to 13.00 Webinar
CPD Accredited: Responsible Design - Debunking Net Zero 02.07.24 16.30 to 18.30
Chapman Taylor, Bass Warehouse, 4 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
Design West: Carmageddon? Reimagining Transport in our Cities 17.07.24 18.00
The Architect, 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA
Events & News
Tim donned the AWW cycling jersey for a 90km charity cycle ride in Oxford with Ridge..and bumped into Chris Mitchell
Jintao, Irene, Yanko and Elson attending a talk on AI in the construction industry - with our very own Joe O on the panel!
Colliers Canoe Challenge - No one fell in, the gang came 2nd AND Jonathan won a bottle of Port in the raffle!! Success!
Happy Birthday to:
• Alex Gunn
• Katie Brown
• Rosa Simpson
New Starters
• Xenos Barrett: London Technologist
• Maciej Markowski: London Senior Architect
AWW Social
Happy Work Anniversaries to:
• Andrew Millard: 10 years
• Annie Jarman: 11 years
• James Tyrell: 2 years
• Jamie Furse: 18 years
• Jeroen Roumen: 1 year
• Nicholas Mulholland: 16 years
• Yanko Kondev: 2 years
Elson went exploring in Gdansk, Poland.
Victoria and Irene went for there lunchtime jog whilst the sun was shining.
Alston visited Wells for the Tournament of the Knights!
The summer games have begun! Jintao won the first game of Molkky in Queens Square.
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Victoria got some poses in while on holiday in Egypt.
Jamie B getting his groove on at Take That AND he even went sailing. Busy month for Butty!!
Jintao got his surf on in Newquay.
There’s
new MEWP Master at the London office in the form of Alex.
