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Two projects from our global studios have been selected for the 2024 World Architecture Festival Awards which will be decided at this year’s WAF in Singapore in November. The Parramatta Aquatic Centre in Sydney Australia by Grimshaw and Andrew Burges Architects was shortlisted for the Completed Buildings, Sport Category. In the Future Projects Category, Masterplanning, our London studio’s Future Vision for London Waterloo Station and South Bank – Waterloo Station Masterplan was selected. Grimshaw has been engaged with Waterloo since the landmark design of the 1983 International Terminal Waterloo.

Noida International Airport in Delhi — with an ambitious net zero philosophy — is progressing well on site. The project will be realised through intelligent passive design, alongside renewable energy sources and on-site photovoltaics and incorporates efficient and lightweight roof structures that have enabled off-site fabrication, quick on-site assembly and low-embodied carbon. Leading the design is Grimshaw, Haptic Architects and Nordic Office of Architecture Norway, working together with YIAPL/Zurich International Airport to create a multi-modal transport hub that, through its layout intuitively supports the interchange and travel function of a terminal building, and connects people within inspired spaces — a park plaza, generous forecourt, and courtyards. Led by the airport’s unique context, these spaces and functions, reflect its location and harnesses the power of light and landscape through the structure, materials and finishes. Flexibility built into the design will also enable the airport to expand in response to the projected growth in aviation. Noida International is bringing forward sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector, and connecting the expertise and experience of a wider design team: Haptic Architects, Grimshaw, Nordic Office of Architecture Norway, Assystem STUP, Urban Systems Design, NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, AKT II, SLA, AEON Integrated Building Design Consultants LLP, StudioFractal, Jacobs, Ramboll, COWI + Alan Thompson. Find out more here → https://lnkd.in/ey3rtytb #aviation #sustainabletravel #multimodal #passengerexperience

In this episode, Tim Williams talks to the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan CBE about managing the services for and economic development of Leeds, one of the biggest and most important British cities. Joining them is award-winning architect Mark Middleton, Grimshaw's Group Managing Partner who has the further distinction of being a fellow Yorkshireman. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://lnkd.in/gf-VKuFN

Next week, Dr Paul Toyne, Head of Sustainability at Grimshaw, will take part in the Construction News Decarbonising Construction conference — a virtual event focusing on strategies for reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly construction methods. On July 16 Minoro will take centre stage — a newly launched online platform that for the first time has collated and centralises the latest international guidance, methodologies, and policies on carbon management, linking resources to actions that will help decarbonise both new and existing buildings. Find out about Minoro here → https://www.minoro.org/ Paul will also three panel discussions: 'Dialogue on Timber: Bridging Developer Perspectives', 'Innovative Use of Excavated Materials: Calcined London Clay in Concrete', and 'Driving Sustainability through Procurement and the Circular Economy'. Find out more about the CN Decarbonising Construction conference here → https://lnkd.in/e3GGHQTR

The North London Heat and Power Project hits a milestone this month with the opening of the new public recycling facilities. This represents over £150 million investment that secures the new facilities and supports seven boroughs in North London. The project is transforming Edmonton EcoPark into a waste hub for residents as well as creating opportunity for greater community engagement and education about waste and circular economy principles. The design includes north London’s largest solar array, generating 215,000Kwh of energy and will take Eco Park house — a community centre, completing later this year — off-grid. Congratulations to the whole team leading the project: North London Waste Authority, Taylor Woodrow, Arup, Grimshaw, AECOM, VINCI, and WSP. Find out more here → https://lnkd.in/g8vcEnQK

It’s one week on from the Big Build day of the Royal Albert Hall Associate Artists x Grimshaw Foundation education programme — Performance. Architecture. Design. Over 150 students from eight schools across London have, over six months, worked with the spoken word artist Rhael 'LionHeart' Cape Hon FRIBA, saxophonist Jess Gillam, organist and conductor Anna Lapwood and choreographer Corey Baker, immersing themselves in hands-on creative and making workshops, learning about the creative industries of dance, music, performance, architecture, and design. Inspired by each artist, this programme has enabled young people to explore how spaces can support, elevate and shape performance and explored the Royal Albert Hall, as a place, and all the elements and professions — from acoustics and lighting, to set design and sound — that create memorable experiences. It’s been an amazing experience for the students and the volunteers, fulfilling the Grimshaw Foundation mission to, through working with young people and schools, help foster a curious and creative approach and create better access to, and more diversity in, creative careers. Thank you to all our volunteers from Mott MacDonald, AKT II, Spence Harris Hogan, Momentum Transport Consultancy, Exterior Architecture Ltd, ING Media, MICA Architects. And to Urban Learners for bringing this programme to life and all the associate artists Royal Albert Hall. Look out for the fantastic results of the Big Build and find out more about the Grimshaw Foundation here → https://lnkd.in/eE6h6S7g

Minoro is live! Launched this week, Minoro is a new online platform that for the first time centralises over a 1000 policies, standards, guidance and methodologies to help accelerate the decarbonisation of buildings. Whether you are an asset owner, investor, architect, consultant, contractor or building operator Minoro is now the source of information help create clear carbon reduction pathways across the lifecycle of buildings. An international resource, and free to use, the platform has been developed by Grimshaw in collaboration with over 20 supporting organisations — including the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, RIBA, Architecture 2030, the World Green Building Council and several national Green Building Councils across the globe. Constantly updated and peer reviewed, with contributions from experts from across the globe the Minoro is a step change for the industry making the navigation and delivery of carbon reduction achievable and realising a future that addresses the climate emergency. “Minoro comes a critical time for our industry and the input and support of all the organisations behind its development is evidence of how vital collaborative action is.” Andrew Whalley OBE, Chairman, Grimshaw Find out more → https://www.minoro.org/ #minoro #carbonreduction #decarbonisation #climateemergency #sustainablecities

At Friday’s Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter Awards, the Parramatta Aquatic Centre was awarded the Sulman Medal – the highest honour for public architecture in NSW. The new Centre, opened in September of 2023 and already surpassing all expectations for patronage, was also awarded the Award for Urban Design. Parramatta Aquatic Centre redefines the typology of the public pool as the design effectively submerges the building in the landscape, the world heritage listed Parramatta Park. It includes multiple indoor and outdoor recreational swimming pools, wellness and recreation facilities and community access on an unprecedented level to its public and open spaces. The Parramatta Aquatic Centre is a design collaboration between Grimshaw and Andrew Burges Architects, with landscape architecture by McGregor Coxall. City of Parramatta #urbandesign #publicarchitecture #sydneyarchitecture

La passerelle Robert Poujade à Toulouse, conçue par Grimshaw et ppa•architectures dans le cadre d'un groupement dirigé par Eiffage et comprenant Ingérop, Atelier ATP et Quartiers Lumières, a été inaugurée le week-end dernier par Jean-Luc Moudenc, maire de Toulouse. Faisant partie du projet d'aménagement urbain du Grand Parc Garonne mené par la Métropole de Toulouse, la passerelle, accessible aux piétons et aux cyclistes, est l'un des quatres ponts qui relieront à terme l'Île du Ramier et la ville, offrant des itinéraires accessibles à tous à travers le nouveau « poumon vert » de la ville sur la Garonne.   Franchissement de 160 mètres au dessus de la Garonne, la passerelle à haubans est définie par un mât en acier en forme de V inversé de 60 mètres de haut qui semble émerger de la végétation telle une porte d'entrée vers l'île. La légèreté et la simplicité de la structure permettent une vue imprenable sur la vieille ville au nord et les Pyrénées au sud.   En savoir plus → https://lnkd.in/e-Sadx2E   Photographies: Prise de vue by philippe rol, Philippe Ruault et Antoine Depretz #toulouse #pont #passerelle #durabilite #déplacementsactifs

Soon to be opened, Martin Place Metro station is the design feature in The Australian Financial Review magazine today. “Martin Place will be the jewel in Metro’s crown” says NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen. One of Australia’s largest unsolicited proposals, this private public partnership has been delivered by Macquarie Group, with design/build by Lendlease for Sydney Metro and the NSW Government. Grimshaw is lead architect for the project, Australia’s most fully integrated station development, The station comprises five underground floors featuring new hospitality, retail and service offerings, opening up new pedestrian routes through the heart of Sydney’s central business district. Above ground, two towers: 39 Martin Place by Tzannes Architects and No. 1 Elizabeth Street by JPW complete the project. Read the feature in The AFR here: https://lnkd.in/gP56Ye_7 #sydneymetro #martinplace #infrastructure