Redmak are getting ready to host 3 students from Nottingham Trent University Architecture and Architectural Technology courses. As part of this new initiative several practices have volunteered to host third year students for half a day per month from January 2011 till June 2011.
January 11th, 2011
Home remodelling nears completion, Nottingham
A brave decision by our clients to completely restructure the ground floor of their house is almost complete. The property is in a sensitive conservation area in Nottingham, the large house formally the servants quarters to an adjacent property did not have a proper entrance, a weak connection with the garden and inefficient use of space.
Redmak have reinstated an entrance lobby and hall with bespoke designed oak doors, storage and cloaks area, installed a library and snug room and re planned the kitchen, dining and living space as one large family room overlooking the garden. A new multi fuel stove and oak flooring completes the elegant and warm gathering space.
January 10th, 2011
REDMAK school playground design a hit!
CARLTON HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIGHTON
Parent feedback – Parents Evenings November 2010 (3 Year 6 pupils presented plans to visiting parents whilst they waited to meet the teachers)
“Beautiful! You lucky, lucky children. Thank you for explaining it.”
“Really varied and stimulating. We’re just sorry our Year 6 child will miss the finished complex.”
“What a wonderful place to go to school. The children here are very lucky to have such a great playground and have such amazing teachers.”
“I’m still a bit sceptical but I have to admit that the plans look pretty cool! As long as the building work is done to a high standard it should come off well.”
“I think the plans look fabulous. I look forward to seeing the finished product.”
“Wow! This all looks so exciting! I can’t wait to see it materialise. The Year 6 children explained it really well.”
“I REALLY hope it turns out to be as good as the plans are making it look, it’s a great opportunity to make the school a really exciting space.”
“Beautifully explained. Can’t wait to see the new play area. Great presentation by 3 children.”
“Very nice work.”
“Wicked!”
“Everything good.”
“I am really looking forward to the changes at the school. I think everyone will greatly benefit.”
“Very impressed with the ideas, mostly with tunnels and slides. Also impressed with info from the children.”
“Great idea. I love the idea of the beach and Berry Hill and I love the slide! Excellent explanation from Year 6 children. Hopefully I will be able to get on it one day.”
“Very good pictures. Very good explanation of the playground by Year 6 students.”
“Very interesting design. The new ideas will make the school look more nice.”
“A very interesting design. I can’t wait for the beginning of the construction. I hope it is built before year 6 leave.”
“This is an incredible layout for a playground and a school.”
“The playground is more or less up to the latest American type playground. I wish parents were allowed to play there. This is wonderful.”
“Looks great but we need ramp access for people with buggies. Otherwise very exciting!”
“Sounds like a great idea. The kids should love it.”
“Things people want: a ramp for buggies and more money.”
“Fantastic. Very imaginative and exciting.”
“I wish I was young enough to be at this school to play on the new stuff.”
“The new/proposed playground and plans look very exciting.”
“It’s going to look great. Lovely presentation by the girls, the school is obviously very enthusiastic.”
“It looks like an amazing place to go to school! I do hope your learning isn’t disturbed too much.”
“The new playground is great, there is going to be a lot of space for the kids to play on and my personal favourite is the hill.”
“Fantastic! Can’t wait.”
“Sounds fantastic! Ellie likes the pond and the slide.”
“Great! Can’t wait till it is done!”
“Wow! We think Zara will love all the outside areas. I love the sound of Berry Hill, I like the idea of eating the fruit.”
“It sounds fantastic – beautifully explained.”
July 20th, 2010
Redmak Hosts its first Student
As part of the RIBA host practice scheme www.architecture.com we are pleased to welcome Andrew Thomson into our team. Andrew is a part 1 student from Sheffield Hallam University. Andrew will be based in our practice three days a week devising his own projects and competitions to work on supported and tutored by Redmak. Andrew is also able to shadow any Redmak projects he is interested in that will be benefit his year out experience.
July 20th, 2010
OPUN The architecture Centre for the East Midlands
Farida is really pleased to announce her appointment as a board member to OPUN – see www.opun.org.uk for more information on how schools, community projects and students can benefit and take part.
July 20th, 2010
Examining at the Architects Registration Board
Farida has recently been appointed as an ARB Examiner and has just returned from her first session in London. See www.arb.org.uk for more information.
July 14th, 2010
Arts + Heritage
Some images for a competition to convert a former chapel to create an arts and heritage centre
July 14th, 2010
Degree shows at Nottingham University
2010 Exhibition of degree and diploma students starts on the 19th June at NU.
July 14th, 2010
Degree shows at Nottingham Trent University
Yesterday we took an office trip out to the degree shows at Nottingham Trent university – Really great fashion, theatre and fine art on show with the second cohort of Architecture Degree students presenting some fine work, the show ended on the 9th June
July 14th, 2010
RIBA Awards 2010
Farida was recently asked by RIBA EM to be one of the shortlist judges for the RIBA EM Awards 2010. See the results at http://www.architecture.com