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INSIGHTS; APPOINTMENTS & COMPANY NEWS
THEATRE SQUARE & NW2 PARTICIPATION BUILDING Rescue of a 1960s public space above a hidden car park in Ipswich © Peter Cook
panelised timber superstructure was fabricated offsite in sections. A projecting gold canopy uses a 5 mm folded steel plate, made of interlocking segments.
Looking ahead The fi rm identifi es its main challenge as maintaining design quality while scaling the business, and sees its Effi cient Architecture “manifesto” as central to this. They explain that it gives the team
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a clear framework to work within as the practice grows. By embedding the fi rm’s ethos and values fully, they can bring new people in without diluting what makes the work successful. WGP is enthusiastic about embracing opportunities, particularly “responsive architecture” that incorporates principles of cybernetics. As the climate continues to change, they are exploring how buildings, urban design and landscape can adapt in real time to human, environmental, and technical variables.
Breathing Buildings Celebrates 20 Years
Breathing Buildings is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of innovation, growth and low-energy ventilation leadership. Founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, the company has evolved from a research-led start-up into a recognised leader in sustainable ventilation, delivering award-winning natural,
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mechanical ventilation solutions across education, commercial and public sector buildings. Breathing Buildings has built a strong reputation for technical design expertise and innovation, winning 47 industry awards recognising both product development and low-energy performance.
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