PROTECTING HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN THE RECESSION
In his Derby Evening Telegraph article Derek considers the loss of historic buildings despite robust protection policies.
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BILLY'S HOUSE OPENS ITS DOORS
The East Midlands' first home for the families of children with cancer has opened its doors in Nottingham. Designed by Lathams for the children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent, Billy's House will allow whole families to stay together when the unimaginable happens and a child is diagnosed with cancer. more...
IS THE CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS A SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITY?
In a keynote speech at IHBC’s Annual School, Derek Latham argues that economic, embodied energy, social, cultural and even psychological advantages all point to the conservation of our built environment as an inherently sustainable process. more...
PLANNING WITH GROWTH
In his Derby Evening Telegraph article Derek considers the provision of green spaces in new developments suggesting that in addition to children’s play space, sitting areas and trim trails, we should not forget allotments.
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GET YOUR DREAM HOME – AND HELP THE HOMELESS
Lathams is taking part in Architect in the House (AITH), a scheme run by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Shelter this summer, which sees architects across the country volunteering their time to offer homeowners specialist advice on making design changes to their home. more...
CHURCH TRANSFORMATION SCOOPS RICS AWARD
Lathams transformation of Beeston Parish Church in Nottinghamshire has been highly commended in prestigious annual building awards.
The scheme replaced the dark, tired and outdated interior of the church and created in its place a bright flexible space for modern worship and community use. more...
MATERIAL RESCUE
In his regular Derby Evening Telegraph article Derek looks at a letter from SAVE Britain’s Heritage raising an SOS regarding the loss of the value and character of building material which is often just crushed for hardcore.
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RATES ON EMPTY BUILDINGS
In his regular Derby Evening Telegraph article Derek discusses the rules for rates on empty properties and the need to
give Councils the right not to charge rates on empty properties where they believe it would be in the best interests of the city.
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MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD NOMINATED FOR UK’S BIGGEST ARTS PRIZE
Work carried out by Lathams at the National Trust’s Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall has been nominated for the UK’s biggest arts prize.
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LATHAMS BACKS RSA’s VISION OF EDUCATION FOR THE 21st CENTURY
Lathams is an early signatory to the RSA's campaign to transform education, building a model for learning that is fit for the 21st century.
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THE NEW CATHEDRAL GREEN
In his regular column Derek wanders down to look at the new Cathedral Green
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LATHAMS FEATURES IN THE ‘SHAPING OF LEEDS’
A groundbreaking Lathams’ scheme which helped transform the city centre environment in Leeds is featured in a new book from RIBA Publishing – Leeds: Shaping the City.
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BROWNFIELD V GREENFIELD
In his regular column Derek looks at housing strategy and the choice of brownfield v greenfield sites.
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WORK BEGINS ON HOME-FROM-HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
Work has started on Billy’s House – a home-from-home facility designed by Lathams for the families of children with cancer.
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CAMAGUEY, CUBA
In his regular column Derek talks about his recent visit to Cuba and what lessons learned in Camaguey might benefit Derby.
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PROMISING PROJECTS
In his regular column Derek Latham looks at the new railway station booking hall and proposals submitted by the Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the current Derby Royal Infirmary (DRI) site. more...
A GOOD TIME TO PLAN?
In his regular column Derek Latham suggests the lull in the housing market could give planners chance to formulate masterplans, leading to co-ordinated rather than ad-hoc redevelopment within the City once the market recovers. more...
DERBY - AN URBANE CITY FOR 2009?
It’s not just the buildings that make a city but the way we use the spaces between them. In his regular column Derek Latham suggests that if, because of a recession we cannot build as much for the future as we might wish, we can at least develop the ways in which we use the urban spaces we already have. more...
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THE FACE OF AN OLD FRIEND
In his regular column Derek Latham looks at the impact of new devlopments on Derby's skyline. more...
DERBY — WATERFRONT CITY
Things are happening down at the riverside... a new bridge has quietly arrived and will soon swing into action, linking the historic Cathedral Green and Silk Mill with Derby's east bank. In his regular column Derek Latham suggests more activity on the water to enhance Derby's watefront. more...
BARCELONA — A SHINING EXAMPLE?
In our quest to learn about best practice in urban design, Lathams chose Barcelona for their outing this year. Derek Latham writes about the lessons cities around the world could learn from Barcelona. more...
LATHAMS TO CREATE 'SEA CHANGE' IN GREAT YARMOUTH
Lathams has beaten national competition to design an eight million pound regeneration project in Great Yarmouth. The practice has been appointed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council to develop plans for the regeneration of the historic King Street area of Great Yarmouth, centring around St George's Chapel, a Grade I listed building dating to 1714. more...
A WORLD CLASS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CATHEDRAL QUARTER?
In his regular column Derek Latham proposes adding another ‘jewel’ to the ‘crown’ of the Cathedral Quarter. more...
NEW PLANNING POLICIES HELP HOMES SAVE ENERGY
In a society turning towards the greener options in life, it now seems help may well be at hand from the new planning policies desinged to assist our homes to save energy. more...
LATHAMS BUILDS ON SOCIAL HOUSING SUCCESS
Derby-based architectural and urban design practice Lathams has beaten off national competition to work with one of the UKs leading providers of affordable and supported housing.
After a national tender process involved nearly 50 practices, Lathams has been selected as one of just a handful to join a four-year framework agreement with Home. more...
FUTURE FROM THE PAST
In his regular column, Derek Latham looks at ways in which Derby might look to the past (and the lessons learned by neighbouring cities) to create a better balance in the city centre for retailers and residents alike. more...
NEW 'MODERN MOVEMENT' MARVELS UNVEILED IN THE PEAK PARK
Two strikingly contemporary new houses designed by Lathams have been unveiled in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
The buildings, which nestle in the hillside overlooking the picturesque Derbyshire town of Bakewell, are rare examples of genuinely new Modern Movement design in a National Park. more...
HOW BIG DO WE WANT DERBY TO GROW?
In his regular column, Derek Latham looks at plans to extend Derby to the south and asks whether there arent more imaginative ways to create economic growth, prosperity and quality of life. more...
PLANNING GOES IN AT KEY WIGAN SITE
Following a positive public consultation process, a planning application has now been submitted for the £170m regeneration of the 15-acre Eckersley Mills site.
The mixed-use regeneration proposals, developed by Lathams in conjunction with Hodder Associates, include 338 residential units, 25,000 sq m of business space, a new hotel, cafés, restaurants, cultural facilities, gardens and squares, together with a potential new live marina and will create over 1600 new jobs. more...
