We are delighted to announce that Downley House has won 'The Most Innovative Project Award' in the Daily Telegraph Homebuilding and Renovating Awards 2012. Check out the awards page here:
10x10 Auction Today
100 works by prominent artists and architects go under the hammer later today, including a piece by Richard Porchmouth. All proceeds go to architects charity Article 25.
Downley Shortlisted
Downley House has been shortlisted for the Daily Telegraph Home Building and Renovating Award 2012. Follow the link below to view the full shortlist and cast your vote for "A Truly Imaginative Home". http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/awards
Article 25
A sneak peak at one of Article 25s fantastic artists' contribution for The 10X10 event: Sketch by Richard Portchmouth
Architecture Showcase at Hackney House
Architecture Showcase at Hackney House, 28th - 29th July, an exhibition featuring architectural models of schemes transforming Hackney, and a chance to speak to the people behind them. The successful event celebrated conceptual projects and built architecture as well as architectural practices based in Hackney. Birds Portchmouth Russum featured four models, Southwark Park Primary School, Rochester Reed Bridges, Savill Gardens Visitor Centre and Jersey Highlands Housing.
Birds Portchmouth Russum invited to Architecture Showcase at Hackney House
Architecture Showcase is a public event showcasing Hackney's best architectural designs and innovative ideas for the future shape of the borough. Birds Portchmouth Russum will exhibit several models of recent projects in and around London. Hackney Architecture Showcase, taking place on Saturday 28th July and Sunday 29th July in Hackney House, will play host to some of London's leading architects who have designed structures or spaces in the borough, as well as Hackney-based architectural firms who are pioneering building design in the UK and across the globe.
Plashet School Footbridge featured on Architizer
Online architecture database Architizer has published Plashet School Footbridge.
Architizer connects architects to a vibrant network of peers, fans, and potential clients and has since launching in 2009, become the largest and fastest-growing database of architecture online. (information from Architizer webpage)
10x10 Drawing the City London 2012
Richard Portchmouth has been reinvited to submit a drawing for '10×10 London – Drawing the City 2012', a drawing project which divides the City of London into a 10 x 10 grid. The resulting 100 squares have been allocated to prominent architects and artists. It is organised by Article 25, an international development and disaster relief charity.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2012
Royal Academy Invitation
Ny Valer and Roldal Pilgrimage Centre exhibited at Royal Academy
Two successful entries to the 2012 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition!