journal | 56three

56three love to share our creative journey with you at every stage.

Our journal is a place for us to show you our work-in-progress, inspiration and ideas through images, photographs and sketches.

Originally conceived as a Wellbeing Walk, some of

Originally conceived as a Wellbeing Walk, some of the @56three team toured Edinburgh on foot yesterday afternoon, visiting several recently completed buildings and a couple of current development sites. @cockburnsofleith1796 and @gatewayapartments_psl were looking splendid in the sun. Also great to see works at Montrose Terrace for @glencairn_properties and @grahamgroup_uk rising from the ground, and nearing completion at Stanley Place for @castudentliving and Clark Contracts.It was hot and sunny, so hydration levels had to be carefully maintained. A wonderful visit to the @bellfieldbrewery ensured that the hike over the top of Arthur’s Seat was more of a challenge than anticipated, before the day concluded with another well earned drink (or two) and a good feed at @thesalisburyarms.#wellbeing #walkingtour #construction #edinburgh #thirsty #team #development

As we passed on the train back into #Edinburgh fro

As we passed on the train back into #Edinburgh from a site visit in #Birmingham, it gave us a sneak view of our Murieston Crescent project nearing completion in time for the 2022 academic year for Maven Capital Partners. The team have worked tirelessly to achieve 120 #PBSA bedspaces on this tight and challenging site.Watch this space for time lapse and completion photos in the coming weeks.Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd | Workman LLP | Gleeds | Woolgar Hunter Engineers | KJ Tait Engineers | 56three#residentialproperty #MMM #studentaccommodation #btr

Fionnlagh, a 17 year old aspiring architect curren

Fionnlagh, a 17 year old aspiring architect currently studying at @esmsedinburgh has joined the 56three team this week for work experience. He has assisted in the design of two break out spaces with a focus on complex storage solutions and attended site, visiting a variety of projects on site at Stanley Place, Mayfield Road and South Bridge. These projects range from traditional forms of construction, refurbishment of listed buildings, and modular construction giving him an excellent insight into the profession of architecture. Fionnlagh said ‘he has found this week to be interesting and fun while learning new skills and gaining new experiences.’ 56three continue to support young learners as well as University Graduates who have an interest in design and architecture wherever possible. #givingback #architecture #education #inspiration

We are really excited to see our first residential

We are really excited to see our first residential development which embraces #biophilicdesign technology move closer to completion. The green walls are thriving, with bees pollinating and birds nesting despite it still being a building site.Located on the edge of Bristol’s Brandon Hill Nature Park, our design for St Mary’s Apartments focuses on creating a green corridor to link valuable landscaped spaces within the City Centre which were previously interrupted by a car park. Reducing the development’s carbon footprint, improving air quality, embracing #biodiversity and enhancing #wellbeing are compelling benefits for our client, the building’s residents (human, bird, animal and insect!) and neighbours. The development also includes the #adaptivereuse of a significant Heritage Building to provide contemporary Accommodation on the Upper Floors with dynamic Residents Amenity located within an extended Basement. A row of townhouses on the steeply rising Lane to the rear of the site creates a strong urban edge to improve surveillance, safety and security. As construction nears completion, this complex development project is already creating a buzz! Empiric Student Property plc | MRA Refurbishments | EXPEDITE Engineering | Teign Consulting & Surveying Limited | Holloway Partnership | Midatt - Mechanical & Electrical Services | Hello Student® | ANS Global#56three #design #pbsa #construction #sustainable #environmental #repurposing

Another week, another floor at Mayfield Road, #Edi

Another week, another floor at Mayfield Road, #Edinburgh. The fourth floor is now 50% complete, brickwork and cladding is due to commence this month; however, the bedrooms are decorated, wired, plumbed and complete with fully fitted furniture ready for handover.Audley Modular Student Living | DMDmodular | Etive Consulting Engineers Limited | Meinhardt Group | JGA, a Jensen Hughes Company | Homes for Students | Clark Contracts#MMC #modular #volumetric #btr #pbsa #watchthisspace #56three

It was fantastic to see Winter Street, Sheffield f

It was fantastic to see Winter Street, Sheffield fully completed and bathed in sunshine when we visited the site last week. This impressive building is offering superb high-quality apartments and studios, located within just a 5-minute walk to Sheffield University’s Arts Tower and School of Law.As well as the luxury accommodation, the 5th floor offers residents the opportunity to soak up the sun on the roof terrace which is complete with built in electric BBQs, fridges and an outdoor cinema screen. We are certain the residents of this impressive sixteen storey building will enjoy the views from up there too!Client: CA VenturesRobertson GroupPM: Quartz Project ServicesEngineer: Etive Consulting Engineers LimitedM&E: HE BarnesFire: Jensen Hughes EuropeInterior Design: Tigg + Coll Architects#quality #university #opportunity #students #accomodation

Planning doesn’t always centre on building proje

Planning doesn’t always centre on building projects. @56three have been working closely with a client for three years, helping him realise an ambition to own and operate a fishery. We are absolutely thrilled that the Eden Springs Country Park and Fishery on the site of the former Mount Castle Quarry near #Cupar in #Fife was approved at Appeal earlier today. The Country Park will include a fishing venue, woodland walks, camping and picnic areas. The project is a passion for our client and we have become ever more invested in the development as our closeness to the client and the site grew. Once again, it is another success for #ScottHobbsPlanning Ltd and in particular Julia Frost who has been instrumental in the successful Appeal.Go and visit with a rod or a dog and enjoy the beautiful surroundings! https://lnkd.in/eF3i3qC2 #fishery #countrypark #development #edensprings

The inaugural Swimmin’ in Property event was a r

The inaugural Swimmin’ in Property event was a resounding success. Nobody died!A refreshing 15min lunchtime dip with Nicola Barclay and Gillian Ogilvie and Wim Hoff aka @gordonb1973 Beaton!If you fancy joining us get in touch.@homesforscotland @willruddengineers #event #success #property #networking

In an effort to share our views and experience in

In an effort to share our views and experience in offering interior design services, @56three have featured in the most recent edition of @urbanrealm_social magazine. In our interview, Amy Wootton discusses how work environments are evolving, how this has changed workspace design and fundamentally, how we create spaces with wellness in mind. We also showcase one of our more recent office refurbishment projects, demonstrating our renewed and persistent interest in offering integrated interior design services, alongside our architectural work.#interiordesign #architecture #architecture #edinburgh #development #projects #experience

Work has reached an exciting stage at our Mayfield

Work has reached an exciting stage at our Mayfield Road development in #Edinburgh with the first modules arriving from Poland courtesy of @dmdmodular and #audleymodularstudentliving. The new 259 bed development, spread over two phases, is being built by Clark Contracts adjacent to the University of Edinburgh’s Kings Campus. The first phase of 148 beds is on track for completion in time for the student intake in September 2022 via Homes for Students. We look forward to seeing works progressing over the coming weeks.@etive_engineering@meinhardt_group#studentliving #pbsa #edinburgh #modular

continually look to promote a healthy and happy en

continually look to promote a healthy and happy environment for all our colleagues. With the theme of #IWD22 being #breakthebias we have chosen to support @heygirlsuk in their global fight to end period poverty in the UK. What started at the kitchen table in Scotland in 2018 by a mother and daughter team has gone global with additional dispatch teams in, Norfolk and Australia.The @heygirlsuk Buy One Give One pledge means that every product we purchase will be matched with a donation to a local charity. By providing period dignity in 56three we will also contribute to Hey Girls mission to eradicate Period Poverty in the UK.We are only too delighted to get involved.#Internationalwomensday 2022 #breakthebias #charity #CRS #environment #healthandwellbeing #povertyreduction

are delighted to be working with @dandarahomes on

are delighted to be working with @dandarahomes on their development of 162no residential units at Marionville Road. Our proposal has received a ‘Minded to Grant’ Planning Permission from the CEC Planning Committee so design development will now move at pace towards a site start in late Spring.The design includes 148 apartments arranged around a landscaped podium deck and 14 townhouses, all located on brownfield land adjacent to Lochend Park. The development forms part of our growing portfolio in the #buildtorent sector and will be our first in Edinburgh. Design TeamClient: Dandara LivingPlanning Consultant: Scott Hobbs PlanningLandscape Architect: Rankin Fraser#design #planning #planningcommunity #buildtorent #edinburgh

Happy World Book Day! Here @56three we love to re

Happy World Book Day!Here @56three we love to read - whether it is an important document for work or immersing ourselves in another world while relaxing at home, we thought we would share a little insight into some of the books we are reading to celebrate World Book Day. They may be our favourite book of all time, a book on our wish list, what we are reading to our children, or what we are reading right now. What are you reading?#worldbookday #reading #readmore #booklover #56three

Our Assistant Architect @euancampbell has been awa

Our Assistant Architect @euancampbell has been awarded the The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture Award as part of the RSA New Contemporaries Exhibition 2022. This exhibition brings together the very best Scottish Architecture graduates, displaying the work from their Masters projects. Euan first visited our practice as part of his school work experience several years ago and has joined us at every opportunity since. The exhibition is now open at the The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture on the Mound in #Edinburgh until 3rd April. It is a great opportunity to see Euan’s project alongside the work of other emerging talent in Scotland under one roof. https://lnkd.in/dbaTQJSq #architecture #art #talent #education #experience #learningandgrowing #growthpotential

are delighted to share our completed Pannell House

are delighted to share our completed Pannell House refurbishment project at 159 Charles Street in Leicester. The project was a conversion of a former 1960s office block to deliver 54 self-contained ensuite student apartments with associated amenity provision. The development overcame a number of challenges not least working around the existing coffered floor slabs, tanking the basement and providing a new smoke extract system within. The building was stripped back to the bare structure, retaining the existing concrete and marble cladding panels, before new windows with integrated louvres linked to the MVHR ventilation system were installed, providing a modern new look to the building.Design TeamClient: ZonedevelopmentsM&E: DHConsultantEngineeringStructures: PRPConsultingEngineersFire: BB7 Fire & Security ConsultingSmoke Control: SE Controls#design #development #project #building #architecture

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Chris Pirri

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Chris Pirrie to the @56three family. Chris is a 3rd Year Undergraduate @edinburghuniversity and joins us as we continue to support the education of talented young architecture students. Chris has a focus on sustainability and wellness in architecture, with a passion for photography and running. #education #mentoring #supportingyoungtalent

are encouraged to see our development project at B

are encouraged to see our development project at Bandrum Nursing Home emerge following removal of the previous extension. A contemporary but sympathetic addition to the existing historic building will provide much needed additional high quality care accommodation by expanding the facility and reinterpreting existing spaces. Fleming Buildings Ltd are delivering our design while also navigating the challenges posed by keeping the building fully operational throughout the construction works. Client – Bandrum Nursing Home Structural – McGregor McMahon Consulting EngineersQS – Thomas & AdamsonM&E – EDP Consulting Engineers LtdMain Contractor – Fleming Buildings Ltd#contemporaryextension #conservation #carehome #intervention

As marketing is now well underway for #AudleyModul

As marketing is now well underway for #AudleyModularStudentLiving’s #PBSA rooms on #MayfieldRoad with @_homesforstudents, @56three thought we would share a few visuals.Phase 1 of the #volumetric #modules are now nearing completion in the factory and getting ready to ship in the coming weeks and months.#Watchthisspace for more updates from the factory and site.#edinburgh #MMC #residentialproperty #btrhttps://lnkd.in/d4TX-T5jMDA ConsultingDMDmodular ModularClark Contracts@etive_engineering @Meinhardt Group#RMP AcousticsJGA, a Jensen Hughes Company

Following on from completing my MHScot Workplace W

Following on from completing my MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC course I was curious about the additional benefits of cold water swimming. Together with @gordonb1973, who has been dipping his toes in for a few months now, we embarked on the inaugural @56three wild swim yesterday morning, only 10 minutes from the office. It was the perfect reset before another busy day!We are planning a weekly swim, either before work or at lunchtime. There might be more than just the two of us next week, however Boss Dog Flump won’t be getting her little legs wet just yet. @mentalhealthswims #mentalhealth #water #work #communityengagement #talkingtherapy #itsokaynottobeokay

Located in the heart of Southbank’s vibrant Lond

Located in the heart of Southbank’s vibrant London Bridge Quarter, check out the completion of @56three’s design for this #CatB #officefitout at Hopyard Studios for #empiricstudentproperty and @_hellostudent. The interior was reinvented to accommodate #newwaysofworking offering flexible spaces, dedicated workstations, co-working desks, meeting rooms and breakout. The industrialised heritage approach has been balanced with appropriate furniture to create a homely feel in a corporate work environment to meet the changing ways we work. #officedesign #interiordesign #london #design #officespace

@56three are delighted to have received our first

@56three are delighted to have received our first Planning Consent of 2022, with the approval of a contemporary property on a sensitive site in The Temple, Lower Largo. #design #beachhouse #planning #architecture

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