NEWS

 

CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
New cultural and medical projects in the Middle East demand a careful and insightful approach to the sites. We have developed integrated sustainable designs that have brought issues of conservation, plant selection, water saving and materials sourcing into focus.

 

IMPROVED WORKING CAPACITY
New Landscape Architects and Administration staff. An improved office environment.

 

IMPROVED QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Continuing improvements in managing projects, reporting systems, digital filing, record keeping, accountability, design reviews.

 

NEW VIDEO CONFERENCING SUITE
Substantial investment in the latest technology, to assist with long distance meetings and communication. Multiple camera positions for views of drawings, sketches and illustrations. Part of our recently reviewed sustainability policy.

 

NEW COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Substantial investment in a larger server, new PC’s and back up systems. New and continuing investment in the latest versions of Autodesk, Microsoft and Adobe software suites

 

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH CAPACITY AND EXPERTISE
After a comprehensive review of our technical capacity, we have introduced a growing digital library of technical details and specifications. A details library, an extensive photographic library

 

A COMPREHENSIVE STAFF TRAINING PROGRAMME
Twice yearly assessments of training requirements at all grades. Staff attended a variety of management, team working, software familiarisation, horticulture courses, communication studies, etc.

 

Over the last year we have organised group sessions have involved improving team working. Two members of staff have visited the 2008 World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain and carried out a study of street architecture. Another member of staff attended last years Venice Biennale.

 

 

STAFF

 

A warm welcome to our new Principal Landscape Architects: Nigel Koch previously of Martha Swartz and Susanna Bickford previously working for Broadway Malyan who bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise.

 

Hello to Landscape Architects Georgie Kimlin from Sydney, Australia previously having worked for Scape and Scott Carver, Manuel Guemes Menendez from Mexico recently with JLP (Jornet-Llop-Pastor) in Barcelona in Spain, Richard Gossage recently qualified from Birmingham University.

 

Our administrative staff have been strengthened by the addition of Penny Maynard who will be fulfilling a new role with the practice as Document Controller. She has extensive experience in the construction industry.

 

Site last updated June 2009.