Journal

Article – Three years on and Owen Hatherley in the Guardian cites Tŷ Pawb as offering a brighter future for the struggling high street READ HERE

FX Design Talking Spaces Podcast – Sarah and Petra Marko join the “Close to Home’ series to discuss how not enough architectural attention is focussed on the countryside highlighting our VeloCity vision to tackle isolation and poor quality housing. READ HERE

Project launch – VeloCity are one of the partners behind the Bridport Community Railway & Renewal Corridor which looks to reverse Beeching and utilise an old rail line for a new very light rail and cycle and walking route. Launched at a Zero Carbon Dorset presentation the new route will see greater connectivity and benefits for both tourism and the many villages along its route.

RSAW 2020 Conference ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ – Sarah talks about light-touch living and designing in ‘baggy’ space

Awards – We judged an amazing selection of projects for FX International Design Awards 2020, congratulations to all winning and shortlisted schemes.

Consultation – Early discussions with residents of Cassington took place to share ideas to improve the village allotments and provide new affordable and energy efficient housing.

Opinion – Oxford Open Thought showcases VeloCity’s Vision on their open platform inviting ideas to shape the county as part of the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

Article – Stonecrop goes global and is featured in Abitare!

Event – Wrexham’s Mayor launches the Civic Pride initiative with Ty Pawb’s award success’s marking the first inaugural celebrations.

Talk – Architecture Foundation 100 Day Studio series – Day 68, Sarah and Annalie Riches talk about their collaboration on VeloCity

Awards – Stonecrop and Ty Pawb are both shortlisted for the RIBA Regional Awards, but the judges’ visits are postponed until 2021 due to Coronavirus.

Project – Blenheim Estate publish VeloCity’s green vision for the Estate.

Opinion Piece – As a panel member of the Design South East Sarah was invited to respond to the new National Design Guide, contributing to the Homes & Buildings section
READ HERE

Article – The rise of Reuse unleashes a wave of brilliant buildings, featuring Ty Pawb in Concrete Finishes

Opinion piece – Coronavirus: What next for Architecture? Sarah and Judith Sykes of VeloCity discuss the long term impact Covid will have on the industry in a feature for Building Design 14/04/20

Article – Stonecrop receives more coverage in Dezeen and Elle Deco Country

RIBA Research & Panel discussion – Petra Marko and Sarah introduce a new evidence– based research report, The Modern Day Picturesque, and host a panel discussion with Alicia Pivaro, Hana Loftus and Meredith Bowles as part of the RIBA series, Perspectives on Architecture.

RIBAJ MacEwen Award – Ty Pawb is commended in the RIBAJ MacEwen Award which recognises architecture for the common good.

Planning approval – The stunning Grade II Clymping Mill complex located on the coast of West Sussex gets planning for the first phase of a strategy to retrofit and add new buildings that will support a self-sufficient rural settlement.

Articles – VeloCity is featured in Blueprint’s Transport issue and Sarah is profiled in FX and quoted as saying, “What makes a successful project is when you passionately believe in it.”

Press – Final phase of Stonecrop is complete with great coverage in RIBAJ, Divisare,
Sunday Times and AJ.

Award – Ty Pawb makes the RIBAJ MacEwan Award Longlist.