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Kidbrooke Extra Care Housing Wins Best Happi Project Scheme at Housing Design Awards 2010
20-Jul-10 17:54
The Extra Care Housing in the Kidbrooke regeneration has won Best HAPPI Project Scheme at the Housing Design Awards 2010. Designed by PRP Architects, the Extra Care Housing forms part of the regeneration of Kidbrooke being undertaken by Berkeley Homes (Urban Renaissance) in partnership with Greenwich Council, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Southern Housing Group. The award was presente...
Whole House Retrofit unveiled in Dartford this week could prove key to reducing future Carbon Emissions
20-Jul-10 17:51
Leading architectural practice PRP, has designed an innovative whole house retrofit solution at 98 Willow Road in Dartford, as part of the Technology Strategy Board's (TSB) Retrofit for the Future Competition. The project which was completed this week, was in conjunction with Dartford Borough Council and Connaught Partnerships Ltd (who undertook the construction and installation process) and aimed...
31 Byron Square in Cambridge Highlights Key Retrofit Challenges and will Influence Future Schemes
20-Jul-10 17:25
Leading architectural practice PRP, has designed a whole house retrofit solution at 31 Byron Square in Cambridge. The project which was completed this week, was in conjunction with Cambridge City Council, which owns the property and contractor Hill Partnerships. The completed three-bedroom, semi detached property has undergone a complete low carbon retrofit to significantly reduce its energy consu...
31 Byron Square Retrofit Scheme Launches Blog
10-Jun-10 17:25
31 Byron Square is a ‘Retrofit for the Future’ competition winner. PRP has undertaken a ‘whole house retrofit’ on this occupied house in Cambridge. There is now a blog http://blog.hillpartnerships.co.uk/byronsquare/ which has regular updates on the progress and details of the innovative materials and technologies involved....
Coalition Government should prioritise housing as the Construction Industry is vital to the UK Economy
24-May-10 16:20
Leading architectural practice, PRP, hope the newly formed coalition Government will lead to a balanced approach to the housing agenda across the UK, as the construction industry is vital to the UK economy. In particular PRP urges the Government to consider the following: The construction industry is one of the key drivers for employment (currently 8% of the UK workforce)* ...
PRP's Kidbrooke Proposals Awarded Planning
07-Apr-10 11:11
PRP’s proposals for Extra Care Housing on the Ferrier Estate, which form part of phase two of the regeneration programme being built by Berkeley Homes, have now received planning permission with the support of CABE and the HCA. The project sets an important precedent in placing attractive housing for older people at the heart of an urban regeneration scheme. The design embraces man...
PRP strengthens creative leadership with new Design Director
31-Mar-10 15:03
Leading architectural practice PRP has appointed Jeff Brooks as its new Design Director to ensure consistently high standards of design across the practice and its various disciplines. Jeff was previously Design Director for another high profile architectural practice where his project focus was primarily within the residential and mixed use sectors. He has played a key role on several iconi...
PRP Graphics designs new Galvin Restaurant identity
08-Jan-10 17:08
PRP Graphics, the graphic design and visualization team at leading architects PRP, has launched its stand alone graphic design offer with the creation of a new identity and suite of logos for Galvin Restaurants. Galvin is launching a new flagship restaurant in a converted Grade II listed chapel in Spitalfields London and in the adjoining building will also open the first of a planned chain o...
