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A British architectural firm based in London, established in 1994, and co-founded by John Assael and Russell Pedley. Registered in the United Kingdom and a RIBA Chartered Practice.[1] The firm's principal studios are located at Carnwath Road, London.[2] In 2012, the firm employed 48 staff, including four statutory directors, John Assael, Russell Pedley, Greg Greasley & Niall Cairns.[3] The practice is focused on urban regeneration,[4] social awareness and designing places to live across all forms of tenure, from luxury private for sale, private rent (including build to let & multi-family residential), and affordable housing, themes that have long been a feature of their work.[5] Place-making, celebration of public space and the encouragement of public engagement are also recurring themes in their urban design and architectural work.[6] Their portfolio often includes or in the context of significant Listed buildings.[7] They practice nationally and internationally in the residential, hotel, leisure, mixed-use, and master planning sectors.[8] [9][10][11] Notable buildings includes the Great Northern Tower in Manchester, Tachbrook Triangle on Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster, London.

Awards

  • Cabe Building for Life Award 2010, Gold Standard for Rochester Row, Westminster, London

Completed buildings

References

  1. ^ "RIBA Chartered Practice". RIBA. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Carnwath Road London". Tommy.
  3. ^ "Company registration".
  4. ^ http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/design-review/loampit-vale-2
  5. ^ Skyscrapernews.com "Urban regeneration". Skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 6 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ Urban Design Group "Urban Design". Urban Design Group. Retrieved 6 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ "Milton Court, City of London". BBC Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  8. ^ "Renaissance, Lewisham, London". Lewisham Council.
  9. ^ "Dreamland Margate". www.archdaily.com. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  10. ^ http://www.e-architect.co.uk/architects/assael.htm
  11. ^ http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110118095356/http:/www.cabe.org.uk/design-review/loampit-vale-2
  12. ^ http://manchesterhistory.net/manchester/tours/tour6/area6page9.html
  13. ^ http://www.emporis.com/building/great-northern-tower-manchester-united-kingdom
  14. ^ http://futurecity.co.uk/rochester-row-wins-gold-standard-building-for-life-award/
  15. ^ http://mediacityliving.co.uk/great-northern-tower
  16. ^ http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/government-urged-to-adopt-building-for-life-critieria/107224.article