The design trial, which Gbolade Design Studio; Farrells and Exterior have been appointed to for Southwark council, addresses climate, energy and biodiversity. Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) will research the design codes in England and how they can contribute to the government’s net zero target. In partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the research focuses on promoting nature recovery.
Read the BD article HERE
Paradigm Network, co-founded with Gbolade Directors Tara and Lanre, is amongst some innovative architecture collectives who gain strength from numbers. Working together with those who share their ambitions and goals has led to greater achievements in tackling systematic issues. RIBA’s 2021 Guerrilla Tactics theme is “collaboration” as they look to the future, in which we all achieve more together.
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United Nation’s “code red” report means architectes must face up to the Carbon Footprint of their work. With support from government and courage to act, technology that is available can help. Director Tara Gbolade sits on the steering group for Architects Declare (AD) who is asking their signatories to redouble their efforts in response to the 11 AD pledges before the Built Environment Summit later this year.
Read the Architects Journal Article HERE
Eagle Creek Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge, Or
An article in Wallpaper Magazine detailing the integration of the extension to a house in Chistlehurst, Kent. Conveyed as an example of integration and functionality which improved the sustainability, functionality, and over-all lifestyle of the owner.
Read about it HERE
Tara Gbolade with the client in the Chislehurst Timber House, Kent
Director of Gbolade Design Studio, Tara Gbolade was invited to participate in the 50th anniversary series, in which leading architects talk about their favourite buildings for Building Design Online. She nominated Kéré Architecture’s Benga Riverside community project in Mozambique for “taking the long view”.
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