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than a quarter of a century
than a quarter of a century
Sidell Gibson Architects
CREATING PLACES FROM POLICIES
Our new neighbourhoods will be based on new policies and initiatives, which must be brought to life through good design. Otherwise today's 'sustainable communities' could become tomorrow's worst places to live.
For more than 30 years, Sidell Gibson Architects have been creating extraordinary settings for everyday life. Sustainability and best practice are built into our design process. Our vision and attention to detail has transformed even the most unpromising sites into vibrant places to live and work.
Hands-on experience
We are committed to creating a new future for previously developed land, so that the countryside can be conserved for future generations. We work with RSLs, housebuilders and private developers to unlock the hidden potential of brownfield land.
Through our work at PaddingtonCentral and Brindleyplace, we have transformed large expanses of derelict land in London and Birmingham into mixed-use, multi-tenure neighbourhoods. Both projects have been acclaimed as successful models for urban regeneration.
Earlier, in Poundbury, we helped deliver the schools and the shops that were essential to the new community. And we are currently rebuilding a row of derelict garages in Newham as affordable family housing for Ujima Housing Association.
Key to success
Keyworkers are vital to the provision of quality public services, however they are rapidly being priced out of the housing market. A new model for procuring and financing keyworker housing is urgently needed to retain skills in the public sector.
Sidell Gibson are partnering with Equilibrium, a private-sector social entrepreneur, to develop affordable family housing for purchase by keyworkers. Equilibrium are also developing new financial products for keyworkers, which will make home ownership more affordable.
Built to last a lifetime
For 20 years Sidell Gibson have been pioneers in the design of retirement housing. This work has centred on a long and award-winning relationship with the English Courtyard Association.
Anticipating the development of the Lifetime Homes standard by several years, each dwelling incorporates practical features to support people in their advancing years. Single-level living, wheelchair accessibility, and low-level switches have been built into English Courtyard homes as standard features since 1985, and we continue to specify them today.
English Courtyard work in rural areas, where planning consent is achieved through dialogue with local people. With so many villages slowly turning into commuter dormitories, retirement housing can help resist this trend.
For more than 30 years, Sidell Gibson Architects have been creating extraordinary settings for everyday life. Sustainability and best practice are built into our design process. Our vision and attention to detail has transformed even the most unpromising sites into vibrant places to live and work.
Hands-on experience
We are committed to creating a new future for previously developed land, so that the countryside can be conserved for future generations. We work with RSLs, housebuilders and private developers to unlock the hidden potential of brownfield land.
Through our work at PaddingtonCentral and Brindleyplace, we have transformed large expanses of derelict land in London and Birmingham into mixed-use, multi-tenure neighbourhoods. Both projects have been acclaimed as successful models for urban regeneration.
Earlier, in Poundbury, we helped deliver the schools and the shops that were essential to the new community. And we are currently rebuilding a row of derelict garages in Newham as affordable family housing for Ujima Housing Association.
Key to success
Keyworkers are vital to the provision of quality public services, however they are rapidly being priced out of the housing market. A new model for procuring and financing keyworker housing is urgently needed to retain skills in the public sector.
Sidell Gibson are partnering with Equilibrium, a private-sector social entrepreneur, to develop affordable family housing for purchase by keyworkers. Equilibrium are also developing new financial products for keyworkers, which will make home ownership more affordable.
Built to last a lifetime
For 20 years Sidell Gibson have been pioneers in the design of retirement housing. This work has centred on a long and award-winning relationship with the English Courtyard Association.
Anticipating the development of the Lifetime Homes standard by several years, each dwelling incorporates practical features to support people in their advancing years. Single-level living, wheelchair accessibility, and low-level switches have been built into English Courtyard homes as standard features since 1985, and we continue to specify them today.
English Courtyard work in rural areas, where planning consent is achieved through dialogue with local people. With so many villages slowly turning into commuter dormitories, retirement housing can help resist this trend.
Yarema Ronish
Architect
Sidell Gibson Architects
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