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Welcome to our news page, your hub for insights and updates from the practice. We enjoy getting involved in debate on a wide range of topics across the industry and talking about and presenting our work to a wider audience.
Check back here regularly for all the latest news on our work, including project updates, awards received, recent publications and event announcements.


Shepherds Lane Planning Permission Granted!
We are delighted to announce that a resolution to grant planning permission has been passed for our proposed scheme at Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, featuring 8 new-build affordable homes, including one wheelchair-accessible home. The new homes have been arranged around a communal amenity space, which serves as a natural play area for young children and families to meet, while also retaining pedestrian access through the existing garage court. In June 2024, the scheme's sister


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If you are an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant, Architectural Technologist or recently qualified Architect we can offer you new design opportunities working on exciting projects with our friendly and collaborative team in our Winchester studio. For more information and to apply, please click here .


Woodcote Road Completed
ArchitecturePLB are delighted to announce the completion of Woodcote Road an ultra low energy, affordable housing development for the London Borough of Sutton. The project, providing a total of 11 residential units, was opened by the mayor in November and further expands our Passivhaus experience, with these units due to achieve Passivhaus Plus. The scheme was built out by Kind & Co Limited who are now on site at it's sister scheme at Bedington Lane. Click here to find out


Bay House Planning Permission Granted
We are delighted to announce that the planning permission for Bay House has been granted. Bay House involves the replacement of an existing block of bedsit accommodation with a new 6 storey building providing 32 affordable apartments. The scheme is designed to achieve Passivhaus Classic for which ArchitecturePLB are Architect and Passivhaus Designer. Thanks to the whole team and we are looking forward to seeing it progress to site. Click here to find out more: Bay House and


New Project Completed! Sorbus House
We are thrilled to announce the completion of Sorbus House, a 100% affordable housing development in Wokingham. This project, delivered for our long-standing client Abri, transforms a former brownfield site into a vibrant residential community. Sorbus House features 38 apartments, all designed to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards. The development offers a mix of one and two-bedroom units, including several wheelchair-accessible apartments, addressing the diverse h


ArchitecturePLB appointed to Abri Architect's Framework 2024
We are very proud to announce that ArchitecturePLB have been re-appointed to the Abri Architect’s Framework for its latest iteration (ranked #1!). We have been on Abri’s framework (and previously Radian’s) since 2010 and have enjoyed the long-term working relationship that this has become. Looking back, it’s striking how many of our schemes together have driven innovation in housing design and delivery, from the quirky Sunfield Close and Braddock Down – designed to maximise


Southbrook Cottages Completed
ArchitecturePLB are thrilled to announce that The Southbrook Cottages project has officially been completed. The pilot 'Zero Energy' project for Winchester City Council's provides sustainable, low energy affordable housing for those on the local housing register. The scheme is set to be certified as Passivhaus Plus providing thermal and energy benefits directly to the residents. The project is one of the first local authority led Passivhaus Plus projects in the country. Clic
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