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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.


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


New Project: Townhill Park Plots 5&6
ArchitecturePLB are delighted to be working with Abri on the regeneration of two sites at Townhill Park in Southampton. Plots 5 and 6 were earmarked for redevelopment as part of a masterplan which gained outline planning in 2016 but which are now to be developed in a partnership between Abri and SCC via the council’s Affordable Housing Framework. The 100% affordable low energy scheme will provide a range of tenure types, including social rent, affordable rent and shared owne


Cressy Place in to Planning
We are delighted that the planning submission for Cressy Place has now been validated. This is for a new 31 unit affordable housing scheme in Stepney Green for London Borough of Tower Hamlets , including a replacement community centre, improved landscaped courtyard and public realm. Thanks to the whole team that got us this far and we look forward to seeing it in real life. RENEW PLANNING LIMITED Staton Cohen Inside Outside Engineering Ltd Terrell Ltd CURTINS CONSULTING LIM


Education Estates 2024
ArchitecturePLB Director Nick Mirchandani will be attending the Education Estates conference this week. Nick will be in Manchester from...


Planning Submitted for Mercury Point PBSA
On behalf of Unite Students, ArchitecturePLB have submitted plans for the redevelopment of Mercury Point to create state of the art Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Class E or F1) in a landmark building of up to 21 storeys (23,705 sq.m. floorspace GIA) in central Southampton. The scheme will provide vibrant social spaces for students across multiple levels, including access to rooftop terraces, as well as flexible commercial a
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