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NEWS NEW APPOINTMENT Harrison celebrates promotions
Harrison, the full service design and architecture agency, is celebrating a double success this summer. Associate director Tim Watkin is celebrating an extraordinary 30-year milestone with the company, while Nathan Stevenson, who joined Harrison as a senior designer in 2016, steps up to associate director. Watkin’s journey with Harrison began in the mid-1990s, joining as an architectural technician at Harrison’s original Lionel Street offi ces in Birmingham. Over three decades, Watkin’s journey has seen him evolve and develop his own role, holding positions including project manager, team leader, and ultimately Associate Director, a role he has held for over ten years. Over the past 30 years, Harrison has grown from a Birminghamm based team of 20 to a global hospitality design powerhouse with offi ces across the UK, US and Australia, and projects which touch almost every corner of the globe. Watkin has been instrumental in this development, including working closely with Nando’s for over 25 years, one of Harrison’s most enduring and successful client relationships.
MIXED USE SCHEME
Assael’s design secures approval
The fi rst co-living development has been approved for Brent Cross Town, designed by Assael Architecture and Assael Exteriors on behalf of Halcyon Development Partners and DTZ Investors. The scheme will be operated by DTZ Investors’ co-living brand, Folk. This marks the fi fth collaboration between Halcyon and Assael and forms a key part of Related Argent’s and Barnet Council’s ambitious 180-acre masterplan, one of the largest regenerative schemes in Europe at present.
The 352 room co-living scheme will be
the fi rst within the masterplan and will be located just off Merchant Street, the
Watkin ’s leadership philosophy centres on fostering creativity within the next generation of designers whilst maintaining the high standards that have established Harrison’s reputation. His approach to mentorship and project delivery refl ects the company culture that has not only retained talented individuals for decades but also attracted former employees back to the organisation. At the same time, Nathan Stevenson has been appointed as an associate director at Harrison. In his new role, Stevenson will play a pivotal part in shaping the company’s creative output and future direction, whilst continuing to mentor younger designers within the team. From establishing cross departmental initiatives focused on enhancing creative processes to exploring new technologies to improve design outcomes for clients, Stevenson’s forward thinking approach to design leadership has positioned him as a key driver of the company’s creative evolution. Having worked on some of the hospitality industry’s most well known brands, more recently, Stevenson has led
newly envisioned high street within the Brent Cross Town masterplan. Designed to support both community living and personal wellbeing, the development will feature a mix of shared spaces. The ground and lower-ground fl oors are designed for various types of communal gatherings, staging events and welcoming guests, and are linked by a feature staircase. Elsewhere, residents will enjoy a fully equipped gym, a podcast room, and co-working spaces. The upper levels elevate the experience with premium amenities, including a wellness spa, a sky garden, and a communal kitchen with an outdoor cooking area and lively communal spaces, to create a fl exible, dynamic living environment for residents. Sustainability is further woven throughout the design, with a fabric fi rst energy approach, connection to the district heat network, green roofs and accessible terraces enhancing
(L-R): Tim Watkin and Nathan Stevenson
Harrison’s relationship with Hickory’s Smokehouse, working closely with the in-house team to evolve their brand presence through carefully considered design developments. Recognised for his signifi cant contributions to the success of the business, Stevenson recently became the fi rst person outside of the business to receive a company award in its 15-year history. Presented by Hickory’s Smokehouse founder Neil McDowell, only 100 people have received the accolade over 15 years, and all previously within the business, marking a notable milestone for Stevenson.
environmental performance and resident wellbeing. Two terraces have been designed to respond to the internal amenities from which they stem. The wellness terrace will include raised planters, soft landscaping, and trees to create pockets of calm and promote biophilic connections. The sky terrace is envisioned as a central social hub, fostering a strong sense of community with areas for performance and gathering. Architecturally, the development comprises a single building, broken into three elements which refl ect the internal circulation arrangemen. The facades are unifi ed by high-quality, robust materials and distinctive detailing. A palette tones create a cohesive yet distinctive identity. Deep brick reveals and refi ned facade treatments add texture, while clearly defi ning communal spaces through bold, windows and playful detailing to mirror the buildings interior.
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