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(Architecture Today) Learning, lending and leaning: CZWG’s Canada Water

2012-02-03T15:25:59+00:00

Richard Reid discusses how a familiar building type can be invested with new roles and meaning at Canada Water Library.

First published in Architecture Today January 2012.

Click this link to read the full article:

http://www.architecturetoday.co.uk/?p=21059

BBC News – A look at the 2012 Olympic Village apartments

2012-02-03T15:18:17+00:00

The BBC news clip below shows a sneak peek around the new Olympic Village apartments. Hoare Lea did the MEP and virtual engineering for Vesta House, Ergemont House, Early Rivers House, Burgundy House, Patina Mansions, Kaleidoscope House, Chroma Mansions and Seasons House.

With a range of innovative and sustainable features conceived back in 2008, these apartments satisfy Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) Level 4.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16754818

(Building Surveying Journal ) Quality Counts

2012-01-30T13:45:13+00:00

A successful refurbishment project needs quality information and close coordination between the multidisciplinary team on everything from passive measures to zero-carbon technologies, says Michael Williams (Hoare Lea).

First published in Building Surveying Journal Jan/Feb 2012.

Hoare Lea Voted Amongst Top Service Engineers by Architects

2011-12-20T11:23:57+00:00

In a recent survey for its 2012 World Architecture supplement, Building Design magazine asked the world’s top architects to give their verdict on which partner firms they most enjoyed working. Once again, Hoare Lea has been ranked as a top service engineer.

We are immensely proud of the long-standing relationships we develop with our clients. This recognition comes as welcome news, demonstrating how we are continuing to forge successful partnerships with leading architects and other members of the design team.

Further details and rankings for this years’ WA100 can be found here

Hoare Lea wins Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

2011-12-20T09:16:14+00:00

Hoare Lea has been appointed to undertake the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and energy strategy for the new Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) research and teaching building at the University of Cambridge.

The new building, to be located on the West Cambridge site, will accommodate a broad range of research activities and will be designed to meet challenging carbon reduction targets.

The appointment follows Hoare Lea’s completion of the MEP design for the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy (MSM) building and the Alison Richard Building at 7 West Road for the University.

Ian Durbin, Partner, Hoare Lea, comments:
‘The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology represents an exciting opportunity to create a world-class research facility with target-breaking environmental credentials, which will help the University of Cambridge to meet its challenging carbon reduction commitments.’

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(BRE - Constructing the Future) Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts

2011-12-14T09:25:40+00:00

The 50th issue of Constructing the Future discusses BREEAM 'Outstanding' buildings including the Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts (page 11).

First published in BRE Constructing the Future, Issue 50, Winter 2011

(AJ) Sustainability in Practice

2011-11-23T14:58:46+00:00

Lancaster University’s BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ LICA building shows commitment to sustainable design, writes Felix Mara for AJ.

First published in AJ October 2011.

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(Lighting) When is lighting a work of art?

2011-11-18T15:50:19+00:00

Creativity is highly prized in lighting design and is often thought of as ‘artistry’, while recognised artists work with light, further confusing the boundaries between art and design. Dominic Meyrick (Hoare Lea Lighting) studies the blurred distinctions.

First published in Lighting December 2011.

London Office moves to King’s Cross

2011-11-18T13:08:36+00:00

Hoare Lea’s London office has recently secured new premises at the new King’s Cross development in Central London.

The London office move is planned for late 2012, with the 22,000 sq ft Western Transit Shed offering a superb, modern and spacious working environment for what will be the firm’s flagship office.

We are currently working closely with the developer, Argent, on details of the design for the new building, ensuring that our 165 staff can maximise all of the possible benefits of the move.

The Western Transit Shed combines a mix of both contemporary design and heritage, so it is fitting that the move will take place during the year in which Hoare Lea celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Initial construction work has already started on the building and is scheduled to be completed in time for the move at the end of 2012.

Speaking on the move, Miles Freeman, Managing Partner, London office, said:

“King’s Cross met all of the aspirations we set at the start of our search for new premises, especially in terms of quality of design and commitment to sustainability, both of which are extremely important to us at Hoare Lea. King’s Cross is a superb development, with a well-developed sense of place, in a central, incredibly well connected location.”

(AUDE) First BREEAM Outstanding Higher Education Building at Lancaster

2011-11-10T15:27:37+00:00

The first BREEAM 'Outstanding' building (The Lancaster Institute for Contemporary Arts) is discussed in AUDE's Autumn 2011 newsletter.

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Sheldonian Theatre Wins Top Award

2011-11-10T14:54:31+00:00

The University of Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre triumphed at the Oxford Preservation Awards last week by winning the Building Conservation Award.

The remarkable building, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is a fine example of a Grade I restored theatre and is used by the University for ceremonies and concerts.

Designed by Hoare Lea’s Lighting Group, the theatre was lit from concealed positions and the chandeliers, wall and column mounted fittings and pendant luminaires were all removed. The result is an impressive lighting scheme that is both sympathetic to the architecture and practical for a variety of events that take place there.

The Oxford Preservation Trust Awards are in their 34th year and recognise projects that improve and conserve Oxford’s built and natural environment. Another of our projects, Earth Sciences, was also awarded a certificate for the New Building category.

Sheldonian Theatre Wins Top Award

2011-11-10T14:52:42+00:00

Nick Cullen re-elected to BSRIA Council

2011-11-10T14:50:59+00:00

We are pleased to announce that Nick Cullen, responsible for the firm’s Research and Development function, has been re-elected to the BSRIA (The Building Services Research and Information Association) Council for the third year running.

BSRIA is a research organisation that provides specialist services for construction, building services and facilities management. Their market research experts provide independent, objective and practical help in design, construction and occupancy of the built environment.

The role will allow Nick to continue to provide guidance and feedback on industry research to BSRIA.

One New Change wins LABC Award

2011-11-09T12:37:31+00:00

One New Change was the Supreme Winner of the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Awards 2011 at a prestigious ceremony held in The Brewery, London on 1 November. The mixed-use development also won the Best Large Commercial Building category.

Hoare Lea designed the office and retail MEP systems for One New Change and provided specialist advice regarding vertical transportation, together with sustainability and energy systems expertise. The award will be added to an accolade of many wins for the development since it opened in October 2010.

Local authority building control is all about excellence achieved through building standards, technical innovation and sustainable designs. Local, regional and national award ceremonies are held throughout the year with categories incorporating every class of building… from domestic extensions, social housing, apartments, schools, hospitals, commercial and retail to industrial properties. Only winners of regional awards are eligible for entry in the national awards.

One New Change wins LABC Award

2011-11-09T12:35:22+00:00

(German FeuerTRUTZ Journal) ExCeL centre Fire Engineering Techniques

2011-11-09T11:26:36+00:00

Karl Wallasch and Thomas O'Driscoll (Hoare Lea) describe the unique fire engineering techniques used for the Phase 2 of the ExCeL centre to allow a higher degree of architectural freedom and cost savings.

First published in German FeuerTRUTZ Journal.

Hoare Lea starts its search for the UK’s finest graduates

2011-11-02T12:34:03+00:00

Hoare Lea has launched its 2012 Graduate and Placement Campaign in a search for the next intake of future engineering talent. The campaign for graduates and placements is an important activity for the firm, focused on sustaining a pipeline of great engineers to continue the firm’s long established reputation for quality and excellence.

Hoare Lea have a highly regarded and accredited graduate training programme which has allowed the firm to continue to attract and develop some of the best engineers in the industry. Placements get the opportunity to get hands-on experience too during what is normally a summer placement, getting involved with design on projects from day one.

Each year around 50 graduates and placements secure a place with the firm, specialising in building services - mechanical, electrical or a specialist design engineering.

With such a long established reputation of graduate and placement recruitment, a vast number of applications are received each year, many from the 37 target universities that Hoare Lea works with to attract the UK’s finest.
This year the closing date for applications is 13 January 2012.

To find out more about Hoare Lea and the opportunities available, visit our careers pages, where you will find plenty of information.

(Total Lighting) Come fly with me

2011-10-28T11:52:39+00:00

Worldwide, airports are thriving transport hubs that never sleep. Working 24/7, just how are they illuminated? Jonathan Rush (Hoare Lea Lighting) contributes.

First published in Total Lighting October 2011.

Click here to read full article (page 43)

(Lighting) Loving the alien

2011-10-28T11:49:40+00:00

Today’s low-energy lighting technologies are challenging the conventionally accepted standards of what constitutes ‘white’ light and users will take time to get used to the changing ambience, writes Dominic Meyrick (Hoare Lea Lighting).

First published in Lighting November 2011.

(Lighting) We evolved in greener shades

2011-10-28T09:59:49+00:00

Lighting designers could make better use of natural light patterns for reasons rooted deeply in human evolution, and the new British Standard on lighting of workplaces helps them to do just that, says Dominic Meyrick (Hoare Lea Lighting).

First published in Lighting October 2011.