We are looking to expand our busy team in the London office by recruiting an Architect. Key requirements include: . A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the UK building sector . Experience of working through RIBA Stages 0-3 . Excellent design and presentation skills to work on front end planning applications . Revit skills – essential . Experience of working with clients, contractors, and other consultants. We offer competitive salaries along with a wide variety of rewards and benefits, such as a company pension, 23 days holiday, sport and social events, and home working. If you have suitable experience and are interested in finding out more about joining our friendly and hard-working team then please send your CV and portfolio to design@bm3.co.uk #bm3news #hiring #londonarchitect
Lighting up the Digbeth sky! BM3’s Fireworks Night 2024 was a blast, with great food, even better company, and a spectacular fireworks display by our very own Mario! 💥🎆✨🎇🔥 #bm3news #fireworks #worksocial #bonfirenight
It’s spooky season!🎃👻🎃 Carving out some time together this Halloween at BM3!Our lunchtime pumpkin carving session brought out some impressive creativity and a bit of healthy competition. Who’s your winner?! 👻🎃🦇☠️🕯️ #bm3news #halloween #happyhalloween #BM3Halloween #PumpkinCarving
Exciting Developments in Our Landscape Department… Our landscape team has been hard at work, drawing inspiration from the breathtaking plant mixes and species found at the beautiful @coughton_court_garden . These insights are proving invaluable as they explore how to incorporate similar elements into their everyday projects, adding a fresh and vibrant touch to BM3’s landscape designs. We’re also thrilled to introduce our talented landscape architect, Hamzah, who joined us in May. Since then, he’s quickly become an integral part of the team, bringing his expertise and creativity to every project. We’re excited to see how his innovative ideas continue to shape our landscapes in the future! #bm3news #landscapephotography #landscapearchitecture #nature #coughtoncourtgarden
A couple of weeks ago, some of our BM3 team headed to Burntwood to participate in a charity football tournament on behalf of Keon Homes Limited. The event supported Sense, a wonderful charity that provides essential support for individuals who are deaf, blind, or have complex disabilities. While we may have finished in last place, it's the taking part that truly matters, right? 😂⚽ A big thank you to Keon for organising such a fantastic event! Hopefully, with a bit more practice, we'll be ready for any future competitions! #bm3news #charityevent #charityfootball
BM3 Garden Design Competition 2024: Honouring Paul Shepherd Earlier this year, BM3 launched an internal competition to redesign our staff garden area, inspired by the memory of our Director, Paul Shepherd, whom we lost last year. The brief asked team members to create designs that would capture stories, memories, and elements that remind us of Paul in ways that are both inspiring and uplifting. Congratulations to winners Jessica and Leena, and runner up Riyan for their exceptional contributions. Your designs beautifully encapsulate the spirit and essence of what Paul meant to all of us, and will play a significant role in shaping a space where we can all reflect, remember, and find inspiration. Stay tuned as we move forward with the renovation project—exciting transformations are on the way! #bm3news #memorygarden #designcompetition
The @mccarthyandstone Retirement Living scheme in Ledbury is an exciting project aimed at enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents. BM3 has been closely involved up to the planning approval phase, ensuring that the design aligns with the local environment and community character. The development includes 53 retirement apartments, offering a mix of one and two-bedroom units, and is complemented by thoughtful landscaping, indoor communal spaces, and on-site parking. Its location provides easy access to shops and amenities, supporting an active, independent lifestyle for residents while integrating seamlessly into the surrounding neighbourhoods. #bm3news #retirementliving #mccarthystone #ledbury
It’s always great when colleagues and clients can come together and enjoy some friendly competition, and last week BM3, @arcadisarchitecture and Couch Engineering did just that by catching up over a game of croquet! Congratulations to the winners, Bilal and Sylvain, as well as the runners-up, Sophie and Darren. A special shoutout to Paul Griffiths for the best overall shot! Here’s to many more enjoyable gatherings and continued strong working relationships. #bm3news #networking #croquet #birminghamnetworking
We are thrilled to announce some exciting changes within our team over the past few weeks. Shahid, our IT Manager and Architect, and Bilal, our Architectural Designer, have both been promoted to Associates. Shahid has been a dedicated member of BM3 for over 20 years. During this time, he has made significant achievements, including serving as the client lead for McCarthy and Stone. In addition to his busy role as an architect, Shahid also manages our day-to-day IT operations with great efficiency. Bilal has been with the company for 5 years. Throughout his time here, he has grown into a thoughtful and innovative designer, forging strong relationships with a core group of clients. Notably, Bilal has also led the initiative to register BM3 as a carbon-neutral business for the past two years. Additionally, we are proud to announce that Josh, Joanna, and Emily, three of our talented young designers have passed their Part III exams to become qualified architects. Congratulations to each of them on this significant achievement! We are so proud to celebrate these wonderful milestones and recognise the continued growth of our team. #bm3news #promotions #architect #birminghamarchitects #londonarchitects
☀️BM3 Summer Catchup!☀️ Last Friday, the team from our London and Birmingham offices gathered for a fantastic evening of celebrations. We had the pleasure of reintroducing both new and familiar faces. The evening was filled with celebrations that included: - Part III Qualifications: Recognising those who have successfully completed their Part III exams. - Exciting Promotions: Celebrating team members who have moved up in their careers. - Introducing The Paul Shepherd Award for Excellence: We are very proud to present Haroon and Andrea with this award. This will now be an annual recognition honouring individuals who have gone above and beyond in their roles. It was a very emotional but beautiful way to celebrate and remember Paul’s life. It was a memorable evening of connection and celebration, highlighting the incredible achievements within our team. #bm3news #teambonding #birminghamarchitects #londonarchitects #worksocial #awards
We had a great week last week with our Year 12 work experience students, who spent their time immersing themselves in the world of BM3. They undertook a short project, where they had the opportunity to learn the basics of SketchUp, site analysis, technical drawing, and much more! The week concluded with our students presenting their work to some of the team, who provided valuable feedback for the students to take away. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with the next generation of budding architects and designers! #bm3news #workexperience #designers #youngdesigners #architecture #birminghamdesigner
Catch some of our BM3 team at Housing Manchester 2024 next week from the 25th-27th of June! If you would like to arrange a catch-up, please drop them an email! @housingevent #bm3news #housingmanchester #conference #architecture #networking
Wild Walk, Telford, Shropshire. Working with @lovell_homes @wrekinhg and Nuplace, BM3 have provided the planning for 329 new and affordable homes. An exciting Extra Care facility will be part of the site, providing accommodation for the over 55’s. The development has been designed in accordance with @telfordwrekincouncil and their commitment to tackle climate change. Properties within the development will have PV panels and electric car charging points as well as solar panels to reduce fuel bills and the overall carbon footprint of the area. The scheme is set for completion in early 2025! #bm3news #affordablehousing #extracare #shropshire #futurehomes #urbanplanning #housing #residential #regeneration #sustainability #sustainablehousing
Yesterday for Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, our London and Birmingham offices honoured the occasion by wearing green. Stress can come as no stranger to the role of Architects and Designers, so by us participating in this, we are aiming to reduce the stigma, promote understanding and encourage our team to start talking about their mental health. 💚💚💚 #bm3news #mentalhealthawareness #itsokaynottobeokay #letstalk
On the 21st-23rd of May, our directors James and John are looking forward to attending the @ukreiif in Leeds. Please get in touch to arrange a catch-up! #bm3news #ukreiif #realestate #networking #leedsevents #property #investments #infrastructure #development #regeneration
Queenswood, Newport, Shropshire. A sustainable and innovative extra care home consisting of 70 - apartments, designed with the well-being of the residents in mind. Working closely with @bloorhomes @keonhomes @wrekinhg and the planning department, we have maximised the space available to create a development that not only meets the needs of the community, but also incorporates eco-friendly features including solar panels, achieving an EPC ‘A’ energy rating which will reduce bills and improve comfort. Shortlisted twice at this year’s Insider Media Awards, it recognises the developments innovative design and sustainable features. The completion date is set for November 2024, and we look forward to seeing the final result that will provide a comfortable and eco-friendly living space for all residents. #bm3news #sustainableliving #extracare #affordablerent
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Pannel Croft Retirement Village
We are delighted to be working with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust on Pannel Croft’s refurbishment, with work due to begin on 3rd February.
Pannel Croft Village opened in 2012 and is situated in Newtown, Birmingham. A modernisation programme is proposed to improve space usage, business efficiency and aesthetic appeal. As part of the internal updates, it is envisaged that carpets, flooring and furniture are replaced.
We're excited to see the project progress, here's a sneak peek of what it will look like!
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Goscote Lane Showcased in National Report
Our agenda is to always produce community-based places where people want to live.
Delighted that our scheme Goscote Lane, Walsall’s biggest ever regeneration project was held up as a best example in the National Housing Federation’s (NHF’s) Great Places Commission report, which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/dGvKFAg
Goscote Lane was accompanied by environment and infrastructure improvements to adjacent public space, as well as delivering employment and training opportunities for local people.
Great partnership with Keepmoat Homes, whg, Walsall Council and the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership.
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Richard Powell
With sadness, we learn that Richard Powell has died. Richard was an important figure in BM3, having seen it grow from early beginnings in 1988 to when he retired in 2017. He was a Partner then a Director for 23 years. We extend our condolences to Richard’s family.
Arrangements for the funeral of Richard Powell on Wednesday 28th August 2019: https://lnkd.in/g4kGhtK
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BM3 Framework Success
We're delighted that BM3 Architecture has been appointed to provide architectural services to the East Midlands Housing Group framework. This new framework agreement will enable them to deliver up to 600 homes a year during 2019-2023.
We are proud that our hard work has paid off, in the last two years we have been selected on a wide range of frameworks in the public sector across the UK due to our experience and collaborative approach for specific services such as architectural, principal designer and landscaping.
Listed below are some of the frameworks we’re registered on: The Wrekin Housing Trust, Bromford, Midland Heart, WM Housing Group, Sanctuary Housing, ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
We very much looking forward to the number of new projects in the years to follow!
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Our team is growing!
A warm welcome to Christopher Ray and Rebecca Smith who have recently joined the BM3 team.
Chris joined us as Senior Technician/Business Development where his aim is to further develop the Custody and Defence sector. Rebecca is a Senior Architect and will be leading the Education Sector.
Their wealth of experience will be integral to the services we provide to our valued clients. We wish both every success in their new roles!
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BM3 raises £3500 for Homelessness charity SIFA Fireside
This summer we collaborated with Landscape Institute Midland Branch, RIBA West Midlands & the Birmingham Architectural Association to raise £3500 for Homelessness charity SIFA Fireside at the "Digbeth Urban Forest".
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed towards making this such a successful evening. We are so appreciative for all the support and delighted we are able to help such a wonderful charity.
Many thanks to our Urban Forest charity sponsors: GreenBlue Urban, Marley Eternit, Taylor Maxwell, Marshalls, Boningale.
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Proposals for the refurbishment of Inkerman House in Birmingham gain planning approval.
Inkerman House is a 12 storey, residential tower block located above Newtown Shopping Centre, in Birmingham. Plans for the block were approved in 1966 and it was completed in 1968. It is 44 metres tall, and contains 144 flats, with 12 flats per floor.
The refurbishment of the block forms part of the regeneration programme by Birmingham City Council, to upgrade the facades, fire safety strategies, and thermal performance of existing towers, in the City.
Our key priorities with the proposals are to create a safer and more comfortable living environment for the residents. During the public consultation, the outcome and feedback from residents were extremely positive. Residents will benefit from the building being thermally upgraded, the new heating and ventilation systems within the flats, and greater use of their amenity space, due to the new enclosed balcony system. The updated entrance will improve legibility, enhance security, and encourage residents to take ownership of their block.
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Keelson Pointe was named Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development at LABC Awards
Keelson Pointe was an award winner of Best Social or Affordable Housing Development in the West Midlands LABC Awards 2018.
BM3 Architecture Ltd worked with Walsall Housing Group for the development of 66 energy efficient lifetime homes for the over 55's in Bloxwich, Walsall.
The £7.8 million development, built by Kier Group, was completed in May 2017.
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BM3's New Director Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Paul Shepherd to a Director as of June 2018.
Paul is a key member to our team and has over 17 years’ experience in delivering projects with public and private sector residential experience.
This well-deserved promotion is a reflection of the outstanding contribution Paul has made to the continuing growth of BM3.
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BM3 Architecture at MIPIM 2018!
We are at MIPIM 2018! Taking place in Cannes, MIPIM, the premier real estate event, gathers the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry for four days of networking, learning and transaction through premium events, conferences and dedicated exhibition zones.
Our attendees Neil Walker and Mario Antoni are looking forward to getting together with other members of the industry, please contact us if you would like to arrange a meeting.
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Work Experience Program
We have recently updated our work experience program to be more hands on and challenging for our placement students.
We take on students from year 12 & 13 from a range of schools, colleges and sixth forms. The one week, tailored program that we offer included both 2D and 3D hand sketching, working to different briefs, 3D modelling on Sketch Up and concludes with a professional presentation of the students work.
If you are interested in undertaking a weeks work experience in a busy architectural practice then feel free to get in contact with us. We get very busy through the summer months so booking well in advance is recommended.
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BIM in Birmingham
BM3 is really excited to be part of #BIMinBirmingham 2018. The event will welcome over 500 architecture and design students from the UK and South America alongside 200 built environment professionals.
Our BIM Manager Aleksander Gil will be speaking at the RIBA BIM Expo on 24th January 2018. Find out more about BIM in Birmingham 2018 & book your ticket here: https://biminbrum.eventbrite.co.uk
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RIBA West Midlands: Learn It Earn It
We are delighted to be part of RIBA West Midlands: Learn it Earn it. BM3 is supporting the new architectural program by sharing expertise and connect architecture students with career opportunities locally.
Sam Davey, Architect at BM3, will be speaking at local schools of architecture and we are hoping with our contribution to enhance the future of the region’s architectural design capacity and reputation.
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Bonfire Night!
We organised a Fireworks Evening in our courtyard, located in Digbeth.
BM3’s team enjoyed the evening, with food, great music and drinks whilst watching a glittering array of fireworks!
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BM3 makes eight new promotions
We are delighted to announce the promotions of Chad Farmer, Anna McGhee, Matthew Caulfield, Ranjit Johal, Ross Pritchard, Stuart Caldicott, John Kidner and Konstantina Zannetaki to Associates!
These well-deserved promotions are a reflection of the outstanding contribution all have made to the continuing growth of the practice. BM3’s team consists of 72 people and is now the biggest it has ever been.
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Four Almshouses, Little Gransden
We attended the opening of the Almshouses in Little Gransden.
The Almshouses owned by the Julia Norris Almshouse Trust, were constructed in 1902. BM3 was instructed to repair and refurbish these for elderly persons. With the proposals each flat gained 6 square metres of additional space. This represents a 15% increase in size, something that significantly improved the quality and sustainability of the dwellings.