Blog – Page 18 – Studio : B.A.D. Architects

INVISIBLE STUDIO – PRACTICE FILM – By Laura Mark + Jim Stephenson

On Thursday 12 March we where invited to the screening of Invisible studios new film ' Practice' created and delivered by Laura Mark and Jim Stephenson which is a wonderful insight into Piers Taylor's thinking, practice and methodology as new way to practice. The link is below, so when you have a moment take a look. https://vimeo.com/394381124

RetroFirst: Is the heritage sector adapting to reuse?

Architects have welcomed calls by Historic England to slash VAT on retrofit, but warn that barriers to reusing buildings still remain. Richard Waite reports in the Architects Journal. We gave our thoughts on how reuse, and re imagining existing buildings needs to be assisted with joined up thinking by government agencies. COMMENTS Darren Bray, director, Studio B.A.D Architects Those of us who feel passionate about reuse and reimagining existing buildings for our clients in light of the climate change emergency face challenges each week on a whole…

OCTOBER BOOKS SHORT LISTED FOR RICS SOCIAL IMPACT AWARDS

We are delighted that October books has been shortlisted for the RICS social impact awards. The RICS Social Impact awards,recognising the built environment's positive and transformational contribution to society. We would like to thank the wonderful team, who played a part in the success of reimagining October books in their new home, our wonderful client, Darcy construction, Mesh Energy, RJ Watkinson and all of the local community, raised funds through cord funding and loan stock. The RICS awards showcase world class examples of how the…

ST MARGARETS CHURCH PROGRESS – MEANWHILE DESIGN APPROACH

At St Margaret's Church we have been developing a strategy that deals with the here and now, as far as the communities requirements are concerned, as well as having one creative eye on what we might speculate on for the future of the church. So as well as our long term development strategy, we where asked to undertake a small piece of joinery, which we have treated as small piece of furniture. Something that becomes the 1:1 test bed model, for what might come next.…

Urban Lecture Series: Reading The City

Studio B.A.D has partnered up with Go Southampton to bring a series of public lectures entitled ‘Reading The City’. Hear from thought leaders who are at the forefront of contemporary urban debate across various venues in the city centre. These have been put together to ensure place-making in the city is informed and inspired by modern visions of how our experience of urban life is enhanced. Each event in the series will take place between 5.30pm – 6.30pm and are free but you will need to…

OCTOBER BOOKS – ARCHITECTS JOURNAL BUILDING LIBRARY

October books has been added to the Architects Journal Building Library 2020. We are delighted that the Architects Journal have seen the value in the community based book shop in the heart of one of Southampton's most vibrant high streets. You can read more about the project on the AJ Library here: www.ajbuildingslibrary.co.uk/projects/display/id/8307