Welcome to the team Alan Hardwick!
Alan joins BM3 as Associate, he is a chartered Town Planner that brings more than 15 years’ experience into his new role. He has an extensive array of skills in development management and planning policy acquired in both the public and private sectors. He has worked on a range of projects with extensive experience in the residential, commercial and mixed use sector at all stages of development, from planning applications to detailed designs.
We are excited our planning team is expanding, Alan and Jeremy Haughton will be supporting existing and future clients, providing tailored planning advice. We wish Alan every success in his new role.
We have been taking a walk down memory lane visiting some BM3 Christmas parties from the past 25 years! We have so many happy memories from these parties celebrating with clients and colleagues. We weren’t able to have a party this year, however, we are looking forward to 2021. This Christmas we are pleased to support Alzheimer’s Society through the #donateyourchristmasbudget campaign and we hope our donation can help support people affected by dementia. #bm3architecture #happymemories #christmas #donation #bm3news
We are pleased to announce that our proposals for the redevelopment of the East Oxford Community Centre and associated sites for new affordable housing have received planning approval! Great partnership with @ArcadisUK @OxfordCity #bm3architecture #bm3news https://t.co/5lT06LEOod https://t.co/eSMVWCGNiT
Holloway Field, Coventry - Handover. Great partnership with Harper Group and Signature new Homes ( Part of @citizenhousinggroup )The scheme consists of 13 three and four bedroom new homes for open market sale. #bm3architecture #bm3news #newhomes #openmarket #ukhousing #housing #coventry #westmidlands
Welcome to the team Tim Cornbill! Tim joins BM3 as Associate, he is an award winning Architect with 13 years’ in-practice experience predominately in the higher education sector. We are committed to hiring the best talent to support us move forward with our vision. #bm3news https://t.co/psCucC1UcE
Join us for RIBA Practice Clinic: The digital evolution this afternoon at 4pm. Ian Foden, Architect/Director at BM3 is delighted to be part of the panel to discuss the ways in which technology can transform your practice. Tickets available here: https://t.co/AvUvX81zou #bm3news https://t.co/oOkg37JZkc
BM3 are proud to announce that our design proposal for the former Springfield Brewery depot at Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton has received full planning permission.
Great collaboration with Keon Homes, the scheme will provide a total of 64 new dwellings, constructed using modern methods of construction (MMC), featuring 31 two-bed homes and 33 one and two-bed apartments. The site is opposite the Grade II listed Springfield Brewery and forms part of the brewery conservation area. Both the design and layout draw from the local industrial heritage and have been sympathetically developed to sit within the areas unique character and setting, providing much needed new homes and apartments.
Read more here: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2020/10/05/homes-plan-agreed-for-springfield-brewery-site-in-wolverhampton/
BM3 are very pleased that Oaktree Avenue, Pucklechurch has won the LABC awards for the Best Affordable New Housing Development.
The rural housing scheme in the village of Pucklechurch was completed in spring 2019 and provides eight flats and 12 homes for affordable rent.
Delivery of this project was a real team effort, many congratulations to everyone involved: Speller Metcalfe, LiveWest, South Gloucester District Council, Pucklechurch Parish Council.
Read more here: https://spellermetcalfe.com/pucklechurch-development-crowned-winner-of-labc-award/
BM3 are delighted to announce that Andre Gardner and Gerry Ruiz have been promoted to Associates.
Andre successfully heads up our landscape team and has been an integral part of further developing this side of the practice. Gerry has almost twenty years of experience in Architecture and looks after a number of key Clients in the Midlands and Southwest.
We’d like to congratulate them both in their new roles and look forward to sharing in their continued success.
We are delighted to announce that BM3 has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework Professional Services Agreement to provide architectural, principal designer and landscape architecture services into various regions.
The Agreement runs from 2020-2024 and is split into 11 geographical regions. Suppliers provide Professional Services in 11 disciplines. Please read more information here: https://www.procurepartnerships.co.uk/the-procure-partnerships-framework-professional-services-agreement-launches/
We are proud our hard work has paid off, we very much looking forward to the future opportunities over the next 4 years!
As we navigate the range of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on mental health and wellbeing at work is more important than ever before.
We have taken active steps to support our employees mental health, BM3’s Andrea Pattalis, Matthew Caulfield, Michele Wright and Tracy Bache have recently completed a MHFA England Mental Health First Aider course. The MHFA training enables them to support a colleague who might have mental health issues, raise awareness and understand how to look after their own wellbeing.
We want mental health to be openly discussed, reduce stigma and provide an extra layer of support to staff as they transition back to the new normal.
BM3 is delighted to announce that Jaspal Johal has been promoted to Director.
Jaspal has been an integral part of the London studio’s success, since its inception in 2010. He has played a major role in developing several long term collaborations with a number of our high profile clients. Jaspal has not only demonstrated an ability to manage large and complex residential projects, but also to nurture strong relationships with clients, consultants and staff.
As BM3 continues to grow and develop, we are excited to have Jaspal joining our team of directors.
We are delighted to announce that two of our schemes have been shortlisted in the following categories at the West of England LABC Building Excellence Awards 2020;
-Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development: Oaktree Avenue, Pucklechurch, South Gloucestershire (Image credit to Speller Metcalfe).
-Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development: Westminster Road, Kidderminster, Worcester.
-Best Small New Housing Development: Westminster Road, Kidderminster, Worcester.
Well done to all involved!
Birmingham City Council’s Development Management in Birmingham Document (DMB), submission documents and supporting documents were submitted to the Ministry for Homes, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for examination on 17 July 2020.
Once adopted, the DMB will provide detailed policies to help determine planning applications and development decisions across the whole City, supporting the strategic policies in the Birmingham Development Plan which was adopted in January 2017. To discuss how the DMB might impact your proposals get in touch on 0121 633 0000 or email jeremyh@bm3.co.uk
We are pleased to be working with Keon Homes on the Cambridge Street site in Wolverhampton.
The proposal is for a mix of 31 two bed houses and 33 one and two bed apartments for Wise Living. The site is opposite the Grade II listed Springfield Brewery and as such the scheme draws from the local heritage and has been carefully designed to sit sympathetically within its unique setting.
CDM Regulations 2015 & COVID-19 Compliance. Do you have a construction project on site or in planning for the near future? Our principal designers can carry out independent & comprehensive compliance audits. Get in touch to discuss on 07984325863 or michelew@bm3.co.uk #bm3news https://t.co/NDo2Xx0YDB
We are so pleased to see our #gingerbreadhouse design being used in this RIBA Learning project! Test your culinary skills and bake your very own building at any time of the year. Follow their step-by-step guide, the link is in our bio. #ArchitectureAtHome #ribalearning @riba #architecture #bm3architecture #bm3news #create #design #baking #activities #architecturalactivities
On behalf of @PlatformHousing, BM3 has submitted a planning application for 16 #affordable dwellings at The Fairways, Worcester. The site has commanding views over #Worcester City and the units designed to high specification. We're excited to see the project progress! #bm3news https://t.co/fqwTs7bXKp
BM3 are delighted that Lyndhurst Estate regeneration in Erdington, Birmingham has won the RICS Social Impact Award for the West Midlands this month.
The £50m regeneration comprised the construction of circa 300 new homes to rent and buy.
Many congratulations to everyone involved: BMHT, Birmingham City Council, Arcadis United Kingdom, Vistry Partnerships, Kier Living, Patrick Parsons.
Working from home update, round 2! It’s business as usual, BM3 has regular virtual catch-up meetings to ensure business continuity and for projects to run smoothly. It’s also important to promote a fun work environment, last Thursday night we organised a pub quiz via zoom, team spirit still continues behind the scenes. Many congratulations to the winning team: James, Jessica, Ben, Marcello and Leena.
Huge thanks to the ongoing support from our IT team.
BM3 are pleased to announce that in partnership with Rooftop Housing Group have gained planning permission for Swan Lane in Evesham.
The proposal comprises 27 apartments for affordable rent created in one two-storey and one three-storey building. A total of 27 car parking spaces will also be created while a number of commercial buildings, which are currently vacant, will be knocked down.
Looking forward to seeing this scheme move forward.
Read more: https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/affordable-town-centre-flats-voted-through
We're delighted that work is starting up again on our Aston Clinton site in Buckinghamshire.
BM3 has successfully gained consent for the reserved matters for all three phases of development for Taylor Wimpey North Thames. The scheme comprises 386 new dwellings and provides a mix of one and two bedroom apartments, together with two, three, four and five bedroom family homes.
Phase 1 comprises 132 new homes for shared ownership, private sale and affordable rent. The scheme provides a permeable layout, which encourages connectivity with the surrounding area. The scheme respectfully faces onto an Ancient Scheduled Monument and Heritage Park. This is a retained landscape asset with a public right of way running through the green space.
The development itself has been thoughtfully designed to provide a number of open public spaces including a wetland park, and areas of landscaped green space. The site also provides access to nearby walking routes including the Grand Union Canal. Purpose-built play areas (LEAP & NEAP) are integrated into the public open space, which provides a safe and fun space for children of varying ages.
In addition to the planning work, Bm3 is also providing post planning services including working drawings and site support for the scheme.
We're excited to see the project progress.
Find out more here: https://www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/find-your-home/england/buckinghamshire/aylesbury/aston-reach
Good news to kick off the week, BM3 in parternship with @KeepmoatHomes have gained planning permission for Leicester Waterside! The scheme comprises of 366 new dwellings and commercial space facing onto A50 Northgate street. @Leicester_News #bm3architecture #bm3news #housing https://t.co/2qYZSVVShB
Here is a little peek of our home offices.
As a company we have procedures in place that allow us to adjust to the ongoing recommendations with minimal interruption to production. BM3 is attending meetings and events virtually and we are contactable via email and the usual phone numbers.
Huge thanks to the ongoing support from our IT team.
Stay well and stay safe.
As from today we have decided to temporally close our offices for the next coming weeks to safeguard the well-being of our staff. BM3 has regular virtual catch-up meetings to ensure business continuity and for projects to run smoothly. We are available to answer any queries over the phone, video and email. Huge thanks to the ongoing support from our IT team. Stay safe.
Brilliant event last night that the @Birm_Arch organised to celebrate #womeninarchitecture in honour of #InternationalWomensDay. A great mix of generation and experience. Proud of BM3’s Charlotte Barnes showcasing her work for Monmouth Road. @RIBAWestMids #EachforEqual #bm3news https://t.co/V7bywGcj1p
A group from BM3 has been practicing #yoga once every week for almost two years now. The sessions help us to improve our concentration, physical and emotional #wellbeing. Thanks to our amazing teacher Nam @namasyoga we think we nailed the #doublechildspose last night 😊 #bm3architecture #bm3team #bm3news #workplacewellness #yogapose #yogapractice
Delighted to join the @Birm_Arch for International Women’s Day this year to celebrate #WomenInArchitecture. Charlotte Barnes will be representing us with Monmouth Road, a scheme that recently received planning in #Birmingham. https://t.co/KXily5TrUz #EachforEqual #bm3news https://t.co/pZwb2PA41r
Kabir Bansal, Viktoriya Stoyanova from our Birmingham studio and Jessica Humphrey, William Garden from our London studio are the latest members of the BM3 team who became fully qualified Architects. BM3 is committed to fully supporting staff in their professional development. Many congratulations Kabir, Viktoriya, Jessica and Will on passing your Part III exams, all of us are very proud of you! #architects #architecture #achievement #qualified #bm3architecture #bm3news
Ladywood towers - planning permission granted! The scheme is providing a new entrance lobby with thermal upgrade of the facade, replacement windows & provision of windows to balconies. The proposals also aim to enhance fire safety & thermal performance of the towers. #bm3news https://t.co/aTdGWZvJE7
Throwback to our Bromsberrow Heath development, completed in 2019. BM3 on behalf of #spellermetcalfe have designed 5 new detached homes for open market sale located near the Malvern Hills. The proposal has been designed with the intention to respond to the rural surrounding, establishing a sense of character and cohesion to existing residential area. A low-density approach reduces the impact of the new development on site, balancing the space in favour of green areas. #residential #housing #private #newhomes #openmarket #rural #familyliving #modern #bm3architecture #architecture #bm3news
We said we would spice things up! BM3’s concept created a well connected site, under a cantilevered roof with pockets of space for socialising. The Carrot Cake Cafe opens on to the adjacent park for all Gingerbread citizens to enjoy, finished with a light dusting of snowfall. Come to the @gingerbread_city at @somersethouse , organized by @museumofarchitecture , before the 5th Jan 2020 to see our new arctic and snowy occupants! #thegingerbreadcity2019 #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse #london #christmas #bm3architecture #bm3news #design #architecture
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our #Christmas Party at @Pennyblacks in #Birmingham last night. We had a fantastic evening and great turnout. Hope you all enjoyed it! #networking #construction #businessgrowth #gettingtogether #christmasspirit #bm3news https://t.co/S3kzTD3xx3
BM3 is trying something new… watch this space!! @gingerbread_city @museumofarchitecture @gingerbread_city @somersethouse @im_ashleyread #gingerbreadcity2019 #gingerbreadcity #gingerbreadhouse #gingerbread #foodporn #london #cityoflondon #architecture #bakeoff #christmas #creativity #exhibition #bm3architecture #bm3news
Yesterday we had an excellent and very educational morning at the @riba PiP #seminar on #housing. Explored how #collaboration between #architects, #consultants and #manufacturers are helping create better designed, inspiring and #sustainablehousing @ribajournal #residentialseminar #bm3london #bm3news
We’re so proud of our runners, they did it!! #halfmarathon #GreatBirminghamRun @SimplyhealthUK We’ve raised £1,300 so far for @PancreaticCanUK in memory of Richard. Thank you so much for your donations means a lot to the BM3 team. #fundraising #bm3news https://t.co/nWsx41V4fG https://t.co/PEyQjWmiH9
Ian Foden is delivering a presentation today to the 11th Construction in the Twenty-first Century conference at #RICS Headquarters in London. He will be explaining how BM3 is achieving #BIM Level 2 on a large 266 unit housing project in #Wolverhampton. @citc_11 #bm3news https://t.co/ok2T3yZD5d
Great news, BM3 in partnership with @Partner_Const have gained planning permission last week for 50 dwellings in Crowland, Peterborough and 24 in Branston. Looking forward to seeing these projects move forward! @Waterloohousing @MidlandHeart #construction #housebuilding #bm3news https://t.co/kBaGsvSoS4
Planning approved for Yardley Brook! The proposal will deliver 298 units, we are delighted to be supporting this unique and challenging project, providing much needed #housing in #Birmingham. Great partnership with @ArcadisUK & #BMHT, More info: https://t.co/GOgnSsFZKl #bm3news https://t.co/aeRN09QGsF
Delighted that Cincinnati is nominated for an Inside Housing Award in the Residential Development of the Year category! Photo credit to @gtpartnerships @TimPhotography #bm3news @insiderwestmids @TheAccordGroup/ Linden Homes @Couch_Consult Walker Cotter https://t.co/wiArZ3C7xM https://t.co/qHICZHMxX8
This exciting development located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich is providing 125 new homes in this vibrant area. The architecture knits well with the industrial heritage of the area. https://t.co/ziyvliC3Eo #FairviewNewHomes #bm3london #bm3news #3dart #rendering #cgi https://t.co/hjdbd50WAG
BM3 has helped to deliver over 700 new homes as part of the regeneration of Colindale. This is the latest phase which was completed in 2018.#bm3london #Colindale #housing #apartments #London #Barnet #FairviewNewHomes Ashley Read (photographer) https://t.co/kzX20IVdAe #bm3news https://t.co/Mgnosh51vV
BM3 is excited to be taking part in this event on March 7th celebrating #womeninarchitecture for #InternationalWomensDay! We are nominating Dina Zannetaki, showcasing her work on Newtown. Sign up: https://t.co/SMJBJx9zQd @RIBAWestMids @Birm_Arch #bm3news #femalearchitects https://t.co/5Bf72t4BrM
We have designed 5 new detached homes for open market sale in Bromsberrow on behalf of @SpellerMetcalfe. Find out more information about the development on Rightmove: https://t.co/JcTOPTxX8H #familyliving #rural #openplan #Herefordshire #Worcester #Gloucester #CGI #bm3news https://t.co/caJEGvQpBk
We have expanded our town planning capabilities, employing Jeremy Haughton. Jeremy is a Chartered (MRTPI) Town #Planning Consultant with extensive experience in the industry and we’re delighted to have him on board! Keep up-to-date with our news: https://t.co/CXNlShXyYk #bm3news https://t.co/J2O8QSSxlA
We are recruiting a recently qualified Landscape Architect or chartership candidate with 2 years post graduate experience for our Birmingham office. More information here: https://t.co/deDvD1Q2V7 Please send your CV to @RossJPritchard at rossp@bm3.co.uk #bm3news #Recruiting https://t.co/exoyoRaXrP
BM3’s proposals for Walsall's biggest ever regeneration scheme have gained planning permission. Great partnership with @keepmoats_homes @walsallwhg @WalsallCouncil & @blackcountrylep. Looking forward to seeing this project forward! #ukhousing #bm3news https://t.co/ODFdMI8ixc https://t.co/2G2coxLtXk
Always good to win an award!! The 6.5million Regeneration of Manor Farm Estate, Coventry takes home SHIFT Sustainable Retrofit Project of the Year (Over 50 Homes) Great partnership working with @WMhousing @lovell_UK @coventrycc #Sustainablehomes #bm3news https://t.co/VEvE5kzcrw https://t.co/TitKVxlN7Y
Excellent progress is made on Regency Place as each apartment begins to take shape! This unique development is within walking distance of New Street, The Cube and The Mailbox. Read more on our website: https://t.co/dXatjt9znp @SevenCapital #birmigham #apartments #bm3news https://t.co/aphBqLH5jy
We are at the at the @civic_voice conference today at @BirminghamRep exploring how we balance #conservation with #regeneration. Very interesting and informative. Great speakers incl. @DeborahLamb62 @roskerslake @ben_derbyshire @MaxwellFarrell #BuildingBrum #Heritage #bm3news https://t.co/Ha3Upu7GCi
Very excited that work has started for the multi-million pound project in Tamworth which is the largest council house building programme in the town for a generation. We have worked with @ENGIE_Places_UK & @TamworthCouncil to design 140 new homes. https://t.co/5fWyQulE9b #bm3news https://t.co/g7h3oVDzlH
BM3 hosted a design workshop last week with attendees from @BhamCityCouncil, @ArcadisUK, @CapitaPlc & Oakley Architects reviewing BMHT schemes to ensure we continue designing high-quality houses that meet the needs of Birmingham’s residents. #collaboration #construction #bm3news https://t.co/BiMx7msyow
Proud to be supporting @bb_scholarship through our #workexperience program and encouraging young people into careers in the built environment. Azadeh Ebadi just finished her placement, we are delighted that she now feels more confident before completing her final year. #bm3news https://t.co/AW7dYIFx9T