» LRA’s LOGS project is progressing nicely with the roof/cladding being installed
» LRA set to begin work on new 90,000sqft distribution centre
» LRA instructed on new town-centre-node regeneration project in Norfolk
» Planning approval for private client (house remodelling) in Adur + Worthing
» LRA begin work on their new London Office fit-out plans incorporating Architects’ Café
» A bid is submitted for a new Landmark building in Brighton for The Karma Royal Resort Group
» Medway development proposal planning application approved
» LRA along with P2 Property Solutions (project managers and cost consultants) and M&G Construction have started work on the Grade II Listed schools project in Lewes – the project will be completed in time for Lewes Old Grammar School’s 500 year anniversary.
» Work starts on 1910’s end of terrace house, reinstating one house form 2 flats (55 Old Shoreham Road)
» Architects’ Café given green-light by the Architect’s Registration Board as LRA continues developing its Food & Beverage arm as part of its new London Office
» Fiveways residential planning application approved
» Hotel extension planning application in Muswell Hill approved
» Hatty Drummond, former Youth Olympic Rower for Australia, joins the practice for two months of work experience; Hatty arrives from Australia to begin working with the practice to gain experience working in UK and International markets
» LRA and sister companies raised over £3K for Help For Heroes by climbing Triglav in Slovenia
» Ben Harvey passes his RIBA Part 3 exam (with flying colours!) to become a fully qualified architect!!!
» Senior Head of Development & Environment for Eastbourne Borough Council visits Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development with Liam Russell
» LRA agrees new Hong Kong Office deal with Hong Kong based recruitment consultants
» Liam Russell visits Hong Kong and China for Zenith3D
» Planning Approval was given for Walesbeech Road – an Art Deco influenced design for a new home in Saltdean, East Sussex – the team has designed the building for the Passivhaus standard accreditation.
» LRA set to reinvigorate Portobello Road with its new development proposals for one the UK’s largest property owners
» Liam Russell gives a talk to the Eastbourne Property Club about the future of Eastbourne
» A unique development for Baobab Development by contractor Natterjack Construction begins on site – LRA act as novated architects for Natterjack
» Work on Chancellors Park in Hassocks brings light and space to the existing property and begins to really take shape
» Planning approval for private client (house remodelling) in Lewes
» Liam Russell and Ben Harvey present (successfully) to the Design Review panel for two large residential developments in East Sussex
» Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development is discussed by Builders’ Merchants News: as Chandlers PR Machine continues to release the same article it is now sounding like Chandlers designed and built the scheme – read this article
» Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development is discussed by Construction National – read this article
» Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development is discussed at www.Build.co.uk – read this article
» Surry Arms in Shoreham nears completion – a Baobab Development by contractor Natterjack Construction with LRA carrying out the monitoring role as Architects
» Chandlers Mews, the newly named First Eco-Development of Eastbourne nears completion – read this article
» The practice is instructed to re-start work on a new Eco-village for the midlands – ninety new houses along with shops and community facilities to reach a CSH level 6
» LKPGR Holdings Ltd is set-up as the parent company for all of LRA’s sister companies
» Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development is discussed in the Eastbourne Herald – read this article
» Eostre Education’s new school is given planning permission – this project comprises the conversion of an existing office building in Haywards Heath for special educational needs students
» New applications for Listed Building Approval were given the green-light at Lewes Old Grammar School’s Mead House by Lewes District Council
» Reid + Dean discuss Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development – read this article
» LRA along with P2 Property Solutions (project managers and cost consultants) and M&G Construction have started work on the Grade II Listed schools project in Lewes – the project will be completed in time for Lewes Old Grammar School’s 500 year anniversary.
» LRA review Africa schemes: 1 million new homes!
» Liam Russell Architects visits Germany to present ideas on a new resort to The Karma Royal Resort Group Ltd
» Liam Russell visits the Bahamas as part of the practice’s continuing involvement on the island resort project for Gramm Ltd
» LeaseplansUK goes from strength to strength as it is incorporated as a sister company to Liam Russell Architects Ltd
» Units 2 and 3 of Eastbourne’s First Eco-Development start on site
» Hawthbush Farm is completed. LRA worked with the self-builder-client during the year long project
» Insolation Ltd – a wind and solar power company is incorporated as a sister company to Liam Russell Architects Ltd
» Julian Mills, young trainee architect, joins the team!!!
» Dumbrells starts on site – a detached house in Ditchling for Gramm Ltd with stunning views across the Sussex countryside
» Powis Road, Brighton, a project for two semi-detached regency style buildings in the conservation area, starts on site » LRA begins work on £500K planning application for the local independent school.
» D&B project is completed in West London.
» LRA wins competitive tender to provide architectural services for three separate Independent School projects.
» Liam Russell becomes a member of the Institute of Directors.
» Construction is completed on 18th Century Flint clad dwelling in Selmeston – on time and to budget.
» LRA begins work on Charity MIND’s new offices in Brighton.
» LRA begin work on a country retreat near Lymington in Hampshire.
» LRA now have 6 full time members of staff.
» LRA begins work on renovation to 17th Century Grade II Georgian manor house in Steyning with Bowden Consulting.
» Sister company LPUK agrees expansion programme to 5 offices across the country.
» Sister company LPUK now offer EPCs and DECs for commercial/municipal property.
» LRA relocates to new larger offices in Shoreham.
» LRA begin work on a contemporary extension and renovation of farmhouse near Heathfield.
» £2.5M Design & Build project completed.
» £350K adaptation to the ‘old’ school project in Battersea completed.
» LRA tenders for £16M student accommodation over phases.
» LRA tenders for new extension and adaptation work to a former Trillion Group property in Fulham.
» Liam Russell is elected onto the committee of the Society of Young Freemans.
» LRA visits Tuscany to advise on a Client’s extension to an historic Water Mill.
» Scott completes inaugural year at London Metropolitan University.
» LRA begins writing for its new column in Absolute Brighton magazine.
» Lease plansUK, LRA’s sister company, goes from strength to strength and tenders for 500,000sqft of school building surveys plus is awarded several framework agreements.
» Construction begins on the 18th Century flint clad dwelling in Selmeston.
» LRA appears in Construction Magazine.
» A planning application is submitted for a highly contemporary extension scheme in Brighton; the scheme includes a large open plan living space with an American style kitchen expanding seamlessly through to an existing landscaped garden. An additional bedroom is to be added to the roof space projecting out towards the rear and finished with timber cladding to create a modern sustainable appearance. Click here to the Construction Magazine News Article
» LRAM visits middle east and returns with more work opportunities. LRAM is now looking towards Africa. » LeaseplansUK agrees a framework deal with one of its larger clients to begin producing hundreds of lease plans; the first in the agreement is 42 plans in 5 days.
» A planning application is submitted for a highly contemporary extension scheme in Brighton; the scheme includes a large open plan living space with an American style kitchen expanding seamlessly through to an existing landscaped garden. An additional bedroom is to be added to the roof space projecting out towards the rear and finished with timber cladding to create a modern sustainable appearance.
» The planning approval for the three bed eco-home is covered by Brighton and Hove’s local publication The Argus on the 28 February.
» Construction work begins on site to covert eight existing flats at an ‘Old School’ utilising the gymnasium and store resulting in 8 contemporary split level 3 bedroom apartments.
» Planning permission has been awarded for a modern three bed single storey eco-home in the rear garden of a house in Ringmer. The proposals include super-insulation, solar panels, sedum roof and borehole technology.
» LRAM arrange next visit to Middle East for March.
» LeaseplansUK, LRA’s sister company, begin working on a framework agreement for one of the UK’s largest residential landlords.
» Liam Russell takes part in a charity swim for St Elizabeth’s Hospice playing his part in his team’s pledge of over £1000.
» A planning application was submitted for a large site in Hove; a three storey block of flats, comprising seven one and two bedroom flats are proposed at the front of the site with two split level maisonettes to the rear
» On 07th November planning permission was granted for a 2 storey extension to an 18th Century flint clad dwelling that forms part of a large country estate in Selmeston
» LRA appoints two new members of staff; Claire our new Technical Director and Catherine our new Office Manager
» LRAM submits bids for work across the Middle East working with other industry leading consultants
» Liam Russell Architects is awarded the architectural commission for a new 10,000 seat football stadium in a North African city for an International Client
» LRAM is set-up as a specialist masterplanning arm of Liam Russell Architects; part of LRAM’s mandate is to provide a more flexible approach to improve communication, improve quality and reduce project time and costs
» The commission is awarded for Building Regulation and Design Information to refurbish parts of an ‘old’ school in Battersea, south London for a PLC developer as a traditional contract with CDP’s
» Design information is finalised as part of the D&B commission ready for the start on site in West London
» Liam Russell Architects’ Scott Currie begins his part-time foundation course at London’s Metropolitan University after years working in practice full-time
» An Art Deco inspired contemporary scheme is presented to local residents in a successful consultation afternoon for this prestigious seafront site
» Liam Russell Architects’ sister company LeaseplansUK launch new website
» Off site manufacturing visit to German factory; project Victoria Court
» Grade I property given Listed Building Consent for emergency reinstatement works
» Liam Russell Architects’ sister company appointed for Computer Generated Visualisation work on Seaford mixed use scheme
» Liam Russell Architects’ sister company appointed for Computer Generated Visualisation work on Lewes office development
» Low energy development gets Green light: project Roselands Avenue; there are news clippings as attached
» Brighton and Hove CC grant planning permission; project Vere Road
» Housing development using off-site-manufacturing wins approval in Slovakia; project Nitra
» Liam Russell Architects undertake reconnaissance visit for New York hotel; project New York Hotel
» Liam Russell Architects appointed for 14 unit luxury seaside development
» 12 Flat scheme wins approval in tough Meads area of Eastbourne; project Granville Road
» Grade II Listed building given approval for conversion into 5 luxury flats; project Grand Parade
» Liam Russell Architects’ sister company LeaseplansUK appointed for Lease Plan survey work
» Liam Russell Architects reaches new heights at the base camp of Triglav in Slovenia
» Liam Russell Architects are appointed for a 14 unit Zero Carbon Scheme in Croydon; project Oval Road