Effective ventilation
Research identifies benefits in reducing Covid risk
Future Homes Standard
75% CO2 reduction at Rodmill Lane, Brixton Hill
Environmental Optimism Swells
Triodos Bank poll reveals that 2021 will be a pivotal year for building a greener future
Retail revival
Second retail scheme starts on site at Hedge End for CBRE
LETI standards mews house consented
Islington Council approve plans for a new backlands home
Black Box
Quality Assurance system recertified by the BSI
Croxley View – Phase 2
Enabling works have started in preparation for construction of a second phase of new homes at Croxley View in Watford
Morley Gallery
Demolition works are underway at the start of the Morley Gallery refurbishment project in Southwark
Sustainability and Charity Commitment
Despite the challenges of the 2020 lockdown Black have committed to strengthening our sustainable design and charitable work targets
Tearing Down Rear Gardens
The communal garden is now complete at the new mews houses constructed on Rodmill Lane in Brixton
Winchester Churches Night Shelter
Covid is forcing hostels to rethink how they shelter the homeless in communal bedroom facilities across the country
The Fifth Plinth
Molly Okell’s Holst inspired sculpture unveiled at the opening of Morley College’s remodelled Lambeth main entrance
The Flora
Plans submitted to bring a redundant pub on the Grand Union Canal back into meaningful use and serve the local community again
South Point House
Amended planning consent granted by Enfield Council based on the revised design developed by Black
Wolfson Foundation Grant
Plans to create two respite bedrooms for parents staying with terminally ill children at Helen and Douglas House Hospice receive funding
Biodiversity Net Gain
Black have been appointed to the Sounding Board testing the Natural England Biodiversity Net Gain Small Sites Metric
The Flora
Plans submitted to bring a redundant pub on the Grand Union Canal back into meaningful use and serve the local community again
South Point House
Amended planning consent granted by Enfield Council based on the revised design developed by Black
Wolfson Foundation Grant
Plans to create two respite bedrooms for parents staying with terminally ill children at Helen and Douglas House Hospice receive funding
Biodiversity Net Gain
Black have been appointed to the Sounding Board testing the Natural England Biodiversity Net Gain Small Sites Metric
Croxley View Phase 2
Black have been appointed, with the contractor Bugler, to complete the technical design and construction of this 82 unit mixed tenure residential development
Strengthening our Southwark connection
Black have secured a place on the LHC Southwark framework to deliver educational, social care and community projects within the borough
A clean, inclusive and resilient recovery plan
Along with other leading built environment organisations Black are a signatory to the UKGBC’s letter to the Prime Minster on a Covid-19 recovery plan
Batchworth Depot
Key worker refuse collectors in Rickmansworth will soon get a new home in a bespoke facility at their Batchworth Depot site
Morley Gallery tender
Tender documentation has now been submitted to contractors for the new remodelled gallery space at Morley College
Looking after the homeless
A new dining space is proposed for Caritas Anchor House following the completion of the lounge in 2019
TM40: Health and wellbeing in building services
CIBSE revisit the 8 Storey’s Gate project as part of a new edition of this guide to environmental design
Product of the month
Liquid Linoleum is selected as the latest Product of the Month to be assessed as part of our ongoing material research programme
Rodmill Lane
Construction reaches the halfway stage for new homes tucked away on a site behind the South Circular
IRMO
Remodelling Warrick House to support a south London charity better serve it’s community
Marchmont and Ashford
The practice has been appointed to design new homes at the edges of two established, but contrasting residential communities
Morley Gallery
Detailed design commences to transform the gallery into a fully accessible space to engage with art
Fairwood Place
New homes handed over in Borehamwood after the completion of a two year BIM design process
New website launched
New year, new website. An update that reflects the work Black have been designing over the past year
Helen and Douglas House
A children’s hospice in Oxford has benefitted from Black’s philosophy of challenging the brief to deliver the client with something they didn’t expect
Wilcox Road
The scene of My Beautiful Laundrette to be redeveloped following planning approval from Lambeth Council
Centrepoint Community Centre
Centrepoint Community Centre and social rent housing scheme receives planning consent from Watford Borough Council
Morley Forward
Joanna Lumley launches the £18M capital fund campaign for the Morley Forward masterplan at County Hall
Morley College
Work recommences at Morley College on the new level access courtyard entrance to the reception
Croxley View
Detailed planning consent granted for the second phase of a 400 unit master plan in West Watford
Batchworth Depot
A new sustainable home for Rickmansworth’s refuse collection team is approved by the District Council
Hope Green
Four new social rent houses approved by Watford planners on a back-lands garage site
Good Homes Alliance
A new low tech assessment tool offers architects an early overheating warning at feasibility stage
CRASH
Hospices in Bexley and Oxford in line for refurbished dining facilities and respite bedrooms
Fellowship Inn opening
Phoenix Community Housing open a new community pub down the road from the Green Man headquarters
Product of the month
Back to basics for this Product of the Month winner delivering good value, thermal and fire performance
Homelessness
Caritas Anchor House homelessness hub in Newham reopens after a summer refurbishment
Morley Radio launches
Tune in to learn about the ambitious masterplan for Morley College
Hemming Way
A return visit to Hemming Way by the project architect sees residents enjoying their new affordable homes
All electric housing
A full sustainability assessment addresses the social and economic impact of all electric housing
Frameworks
Collaborative working and the development of long term relationships are delivering better homes
Kingston Guildhall
Edward Bawden tiles reused in an arts collaboration between Black, Morley College and Kington Council
MMC
Modern Methods of Construction remain under pressure from traditional brick and block building techniques
