A scale model and 1:1 mock up of a structural detail of Feilden Fowles’ self-designed studio feature in the RIBA’s ‘Long Life, Low Energy: Designing for a Circular Economy‘ exhibition, which aims to demonstrate how the principles of the circular economy can help create more sustainable, net zero architecture for the future.
Works on the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum have begun!
Transformation of the NHM’s five acre gardens as part of the Urban Nature Project are now underway. It will be turned into a welcoming, accessible and biologically diverse green space in the heart of London, including the newly improved wildlife garden acting as a living research laboratory, an immersive journey through the evolution of life on Earth and a learning and activity centre. In order to protect and preserve the well-established wildlife garden, the team have been working closely with scientists and gardeners to help maintain and eventually boost the urban biodiversity already present on site. Read more about the project and the latest progress here.
Waterloo City Farm published as case study in new book: The Sustainable City
Waterloo City Farm has been featured in a new book, ‘The Sustainable City’ by Harriet Thorpe and Taran Wikhu. From pioneering timber high-rises to experimental flat-pack offices, this book celebrates the urban architecture that helps Londoners to live, work, play and share resources in a way that benefits not just the city, but our entire planet.
FF Away day in South London
Feilden Fowles spent a day out-and-about together visiting our newly completed project at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, followed by a guided tour of Goldsmiths CCA with Assemble, and a delicious dinner on Deptford High Street.
Open City’s Architecture for Schools programme
Feilden Fowles have participated as part of Open City’s ‘Architecture for Schools’ programme which introduces primary school children to architecture and the built environment through a series of school visits, building tours and workshops. This season we welcomed students from Newham to Waterloo City Farm and undertook a collective exercise in designing our ideal neighbourhood.
National Railway Museum’s Central Hall gains planning permission
Plans have been approved for the National Railway Museum’s new building called Central Hall, which will transform this major attraction and herald the start of delivering the York Central development. Central Hall will be a new welcome space and gallery located between the museum’s Great Hall and Station Hall. It will connect the existing museum buildings and is a cornerstone of the museum’s masterplan — the museum’s journey to transform its offer and become the world’s railway museum.
We are hiring: Part 1 & Part 2
Are you/ do you know a Part 1 or Part 2 Assistant who would like to join our team? We would love to hear from you! You can find more information on how to apply and a full job descriptions on our careers page.
Carlisle Fratry wins RIBA National Award
We are extremely proud that the Fratry at Carlisle Cathedral has won a prestigous RIBA national award. It is a huge honour and testament to the hard work of all the wider project and construction teams, and visionary client in delivering this special community project. More on the Fratry here.
Ty Pren features in Low-Tech Design book by Detail Magazine
Detail Magazine have published a book on Low-Tech design which features Feilden Fowles’ first project, Ty Pren. Projects in the book are analysed and mapped according to several criteria and visually presented in charts for comparative analysis throughout the book. A link to the German text can be found here.
Horniman Museum and Gardens competition win
We are honoured to be selected as the winning architectural design team following an open competition to upgrade the Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London. A huge thanks to our whole team who include the talented J&L Gibbons, Skelly & Couch, Structure Workshop, Fiona Raley, OFR and Michael Grubb Studio. We are all looking forward to working on this unique and exicting commission. More information on the project here.