ULLSWATER SAILING CLUB

February 16, 2011

A-Zero has submitted a proposal for the proposed Ullswater Sailing Club in the Lake District. This RIBA competition entry, designed to provide a new club house for Ullswater Sailing Club, explores ways in the flood waters could become an architectural opportunity rather than an operational threat. Designed as a partially floating structure, the building is organised around a central timber spine, which stretches out to the water and in to the heart of the site. The differences in form and materiality between the two buildings adjacent to this spine reflect the differing functional and environmental requirements of each in terms of day-lighting, and the potential for integration of solar thermal for hot water generation.

INTEGRATED DESIGN – NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY

February 16, 2011

Giles gave four workshops to in the School of the Built Environment, Nottingham to the 3rd year students focusing on the role of environmental design in studio work. Over the course of four weeks, 160 students were introduced to various methodologies for developing architectural solutions with respect to specific climates in terms of operational performance.

BATTLESHIP BUILDING

December 16, 2010

Works commenced at the beginning of the month on the Battleship Building in Paddington. A-Zero have worked closely with BDSP Partnership to formulate a brief and design for the space which reflects the ethos of the company, and the unique style of the building itself. A-Zero had already completed the fit-out of BDSP’s old premises in Paddington in 2007, and this new premises offers a significant improvement in facilities.