Work has started on-site at the RSPCA in Abbey Street, Derby. The two existing kennel blocks are being refurbished and updated to create insulated accommodation for the increasing number of animals waiting to be re-housed.
Happy New Year to all our clients and welcome to any new-comers to our website.
Simon Foote Architects enjoyed a great evening at the Forum for the Built Environment Awards in Leicester last week and were pleased to be placed first in the Derbyshire Scheme and team category for Shine ZC.
Work has started on the old Coach House, a hidden gem, located to the rear of 28 Ashbourne Road. The refurbishment and renovation scheme will transform the Grade II listed Georgian building from it's current neglected state into office space with plenty of character.
Shine ZC, the ground-breaking zero carbon development on Woods Lane, Derby, will soon see its first occupants moving in as the work enters its final stages of completion. For more news and an interview with Chris Perkins of EMRE, search for Shine ZC at www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk
Landscape gardener, Rob Oversby, is adapting his manual skills to self-build the Simon Foote Architects-designed extension to his home on Vicarage Road, Mickleover, Derby.
Origially a bungalow, the building is being transformed into a three double-bedroom house with a full-length attic room upstairs, and living room, family room, kitchen and study on the ground floor.
Enjoyed another PechaKucha Night at Quad last week with more excellent contributions from talented locals. The next one is on 8th September 2011 - just add the date to your diary and, if you're interested in presenting, get in touch via the online form at www.pecha-kucha.org/night/derby
For the third year running, we're supporting Shelter's innovative Architect in the House scheme. The project matches homeowners with a RIBA chartered architect who gives up an hour of their time for a design consulation. In exchange, the homeowner makes a suggested donation of £40 to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.
Industry professionals, including developers, architects, engineers and Local Authority Planners, have been visiting the Shine ZC site in Derby this week as the project nears compeltion.
Scaffolding was taken down from three of the nine dwellings last week, giving a good indication of what the Midlands' first zero-carbon urban development will look like.
Work on installing a new shop front has been completed for Sound Bites at 11 The Morledge. The fresh, clean look enhances the appearance of the street and is attracting more business to the shop. "It lets in more light and a direct view into the shop, a great showcase for the display of organic fruit and veg", the Nibbler Newsletter Issue 31.
Winter Albums we're listening to:
Esbjorn Svensson Trio - Seven Days of Falling
Gil Scott Heron - We Are New Here
Gilles Peterson - Masterpieces
Ben Howard - Every Kingdom
Winter Indoors Things to See:
Nottingham Contemporary - Thomas Demand Exhibition
The Artist at Derby Quad
OMA Exhibition at the Barbican
