RIBA Role Models

Our very own Maral has been made one of twelve RIBA Role Models.


From the RIBA: "Architecture is becoming an increasingly inclusive profession, one that offers rich possibilities for a wide range of talented individuals.
12 role models explain how they have been able to forge careers within architecture. In doing so they send a message to others who may share one or more aspects of their identity – such as gender, background, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or education – that this could be a profession where they might thrive."


You can read about her journey to becoming an Architect here.

Love Letters To Teesside: Boho 5 Aerial Footage

Matt McGough of Ithica Films has created some stunning aerial footage of the nearly-complete Boho 5.

Check it out his short film here: vimeo.com/129376260

Part 1 Student Positions

Our current Part 1 Students, Matt and Michael, will be leaving us in August to return to their studies at the University of Newcastle.  We wish them the best of luck, and thanks for their efforts over the past year. 

However, we will need to replace them, and so if you’re a talented and enthusiastic student looking for a Part 1 placement then please send your CV to info@xsitearchitecture.co.uk.

New Website!

We've refreshed our website xsitearchitecture.co.uk with a brand new responsive layout and new content, focusing on our fabulous cache of images of completed projects.

We hope you like it - if you have any comments or suggestions then please fill out the 'send us a message' form in the 'Contact' section.

Blyth Workspace Completed Photographs

Jill Tate, our favourite photographer, has returned her photographs of the recently completed Blyth Workspace. Check them out below!

Spa Garden Room Starts on Site

The construction of new spa at Rockliffe Hall, Darlington is underway.  The project is for a new Spa Garden Room with external hydropool and ‘spa’ hot tub type pool. The Garden Room itself houses a sauna, experience shower, tiled loungers, reclining beds and feature water and fire feature at the centre.  The official start on site was in January, with the steelwork arriving this week.

The scheme is due to complete this summer. Check out the images below of the curved-steel shell being erected by crane, and an artists impression of what the completed spa will look like:

Visit to Naughtone's factory

We recently visited Naughtone's factory in Huddersfield to view their fabulous furniture range in the flesh, confirm our selection decisions and choose fabric finishes for the breakout and meeting room furniture for the Blyth Workspace project.

OK, this actually happened just before Christmas, but the end result - the selected furniture - will be installed at Blyth Workspace this weekend!

Checkout Naughtone's full range at www.naughtone.com

Skyscraper City: Boho5 Middlesbrough

Click the link below to see a very complete record of site progress of the Boho 5 office development, Middlesbrough, as documented by a very enthusiastic writer on Skyscraper City!

www.skyscrapercity.com

Homes by the Sea

A house in Whitley Bay which we worked on will be featured on Homes by the Sea on More 4 this Thursday 9pm. For more information on the project you can also check out our website at http://www.xsitearchitecture.co.uk/portfolio/resi/the-links/index.htm

Lower Steenberg's Yard Consultation Event

A public exhibition and consulation event for the Lower Steenberg's Yard redevelopment is now on. You can check out the boards at the Toffee Factory, our reception here at Foundry Lane Studios and Ernest until Wednesday12th November. Alternatively, visit  www.ouseburn-dev.co.uk and click through to the Commonplace link to review the proposals and comment online. Online access will continue to be available after 12th November.