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NEWS EDUCATION
Student residence by Howells completes in Birmingham
Pershore Junction is a new 127-bedroom purpose-built student building in the heart of Birmingham.
The contemporary brick building, said architects Howells, is distinctive yet fi ts appropriately into the wider fabric of the local area.” Alan McCartney, partner at Howells said: “Pershore Junction contributes appropriately to the ongoing transformation of Stirchley, with the design delivering a contemporarily crafted brick and terracotta building, that remains clearly of its place, drawing reference to materials and details found on several local landmarks.” He added: “Stirchley is a fantastic part of Birmingham, and the quality the whole team have been able to deliver will serve to set the benchmark for new buildings coming forward in the area – we have always remained committed
NEW APPOINTMENT
Akshay Khera appointed to lead BDP’s Bristol studio
BDP director Akshay Khera has been appointed to head up the global design practice’s Bristol studio. With more than a decade of experience designing buildings and spaces in Bristol, the South West and Wales, Akshay is passionate about improving the built environment in the region. He is committed to delivering sustainable spaces that create a sense of community and wellbeing designed with end users in mind. The fi rm commented: “Akshay’s appointment supports the continued growth of BDP in the region as a widely respected, socially progressive practice with an embedded multidisciplinary approach across healthcare, housing, education, and workplace sectors.”
Akshay joined BDP Bristol in 2004 and in 2010 went on to lead the Delhi and Abu Dhabi studios where his international portfolio included notable projects such as the masterplan for the Indian Institute of Technology and the University of Birmingham’s Dubai Incubator campus.
Since his return to Bristol in 2019
Khera “has brought his proven expertise in collaborative communication and design to lead a number of projects,” said BDP. These include the University of Bristol Dental School, University of the West of England, and the International HQ for the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts.
BDP is currently working on a number of projects across the South West
including the innovative Gap House project in Bristol, a series of healthcare projects including the new elective care centre at Southmead Hospital, the design that won the Brighter Places/Housing Festival competition to build a 100% affordable housing development at Midland Road in Bristol, and schools for the Department for Education.
to providing design excellence for this site and the design overall has benefi ted signifi cantly through community and local authority involvement.” David Campbell, managing director from the developer of the project, Alumno said: “It is wonderful to see this dynamic building come to life and
provide accommodation for Birmingham’s expanding student population. Working with the local authority and community was integral to the building’s success, and it has re-energised what was an overlooked site to offer a unique student experience which enhances this vibrant university town.”
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