Small people making a big impact

Thanks to Jon Legge who took these photos on the grand opening and to the children and parents who allowed us to use them.    

RIBA PRESS RELEASE

Two Outstanding Derbyshire Buildings up for Architectural Awards New Children’s Centre and ‘Green’ Learning Space in the Spotlight Two impressive buildings in Derbyshire, a unique new children’s centre and an environmentally friendly new learning space, have been shortlisted for a top regional architecture award. Designed to celebrate the finest examples of architectural excellence in the […]

RIBA EM Awards for Architecture 2007

We are delighted to announce that Derwent Stepping Stones has been shortlisted for an EM Award for Architecture. The Awards will be announced at a ceremony early this November at the Ballroom at The Council House in Nottigham. The project is also shortlisted for the RICS National Awards to be announced in October 2007 in […]

Revive + Architecture Week Information

REVIVE models at sketch design stage This model was designed to come apart in order to allow local people and stakeholders to get right into the building spaces. This model enabled people to understand the layout and room shape and therefore feel able to contribute to the design process. Come and visit the finished building […]

Images of our RICS Award winning project

Derwent Stepping Stones, completed in 2006 is a sculpted building fitted onto a very tight sight with balconies terraces and roof garden to give outside space at every level. Architectural photography by Martine Hamilton Knight People Photography by Jon Legge

The Sparks Project

Project Ethos This Project opened up the exploration of architecture and the creation and vision of landscape beyond the conventional teaching or studio space to a group of young people, artists, architects and photographers. Project Theme The project started with a talk by international artist Edwin Zwakman and a visit to his studio to see […]

The Space Project – Belfast

Project Background This unique project is for young people living in Upper North Belfast, off the Crumlin road, near to the former Crumlin road Courthouse, Gaol and Girwood Barracks. These politically iconic buildings are now closed and much debate has been and is taking place about how they will be used in the future. This […]

REDMAK project wins RICS 2007 Awards!

Last night at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, Derwent Stepping Stones was the winner of the COMMUNITY BENEFIT RICS East Midlands Awards 2007 and was the runner up for the PROJECT OF THE YEAR RICS East Midlands Awards 2007 With celebration on thier minds, Derwent Stepping Stones will be opening its doors to […]

Derwent Stepping Stones, Derby

Childrens Nursery and Adult Training Centre Derwent Stepping Stones is the result of a big vision by a small organisation.   Challenging expectations, perceptions and the reputation of the area both in design and procurement this project has become a key player in the regeneration of the area, physically, emotionally and educationally.   Very early […]