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NEWS HOTELS Assael’s Ealing aparthotel approved
Ealing Council’s Planning Committee has unanimously approved Assael Architecture’s plans, on behalf of Luxgrove Capital Partners Ltd, to transform the derelict site at 96-102 Broadway, West Ealing, into a new aparthotel. The redevelopment is set to positively contribute to the regeneration of West Ealing, enhancing the area’s vitality by offering modern, fl exible accommodation and coworking spaces. This project marks the fi rst collaboration between Luxgrove Capital Partners and Assael. The site, formerly occupied by a
Woolworths, has remained derelict since its demolition in 2019. The approved plans include 268 aparthotel suites alongside 670 m2
of coworking space for use by guests and the wider community. The development will also feature a cafe and courtyard garden accessible to the public, as well as a rooftop terrace for guests to enjoy. Assael said the design “unlocks the opportunity to repair and reactivate the streetscape.” Architecturally, the scheme draws inspiration from the former
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Woolworths building, referencing its original Art Deco facade through the use of decorative cladding panels, as well as the building’s “vertical rhythm and “clear hierarchy.”
Landscaped areas have been maximised to enhance onsite biodiversity, with features
including biodiverse roofs, raised planters, rooftop amenities, and a sunken courtyard garden. Biodiversity net gain has been prioritised through the inclusion of green roofs, habitat creation, and native planting, all aimed at “signifi cantly improving the site’s ecological value.”
Northern practice Buttress Architects transitions to EOT EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
Buttress Architects has announced its transition to employee ownership. The company, based in Manchester and Leeds, is now 100% employee- owned, with the move “reinforcing its long-standing commitment to equity, sustainability, and inclusive design.” The practice commented: “Guided by its purpose – Architecture for an equitable tomorrow – we have championed projects that serve communities, respect the environment, and promote social value. The move to EOT means these values are not only embedded in our work, but also in how the business itself is run.” Gavin Sorby, MD, said: “Becoming employee owned is a natural extension of our purpose. It empowers our team, strengthens our independence, and ensures that our mission of designing
that’s built to last – creatively, ethically, and structurally. We believe that how we work should refl ect what we design. This change is about fairness, shared responsibility, and building a practice that truly ‘lives its values.’”
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for equity is refl ected in our structure. We’ve made the bold decision to become 100% employee-owned to refl ect our intentions and belief in the new governance structure.” “We’re proud to be part of a growing movement in architecture that’s rethinking ownership and leadership,” continued Sorby. “This is about creating a practice
Buttress joins a growing number of architecture fi rms in the UK embracing employee ownership, a model shown to boost innovation, engagement, and long- term sustainability. The fi rm recently held a staff event to celebrate the transition to employee ownership and to workshop together what the future of the company could look like. Buttress concluded: “Clients can expect the same creative vision and expertise, along with a reinforced ethical, sustainable practice and an even stronger team commitment.”
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