Alan and Maria enjoyed a visit to Berlin for the 2019 ABB LEAF International Forum followed by the prestigious LEAF Design Awards, the judging panel for which Alan was chairing this year. The two-day event included a forum titled ‘Architecture for Future Generations’ involving dissecting topics relating to sustainability, technological…
Project Update | Isle of Wight
Working closely with our client, our aspiration is to establish a benchmark in contemporary design and the provision of an environmentally sustainable, energy efficient home, which would be unique on the island. We appreciate the enormous responsibility of building within an area of outstanding natural beauty, and our proposals respond…
Stonechat Mews Brochure
Crawford Partnership is delighted to be able to present our latest brochure focusing on the creation of three houses in a unique mews development called Stonechat Mews. Working closely with engaging clients, we were able to transform a derelict workshop space at the end of a tired run of garages…
CP at Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2019
As a returning judge, reviewing all of the categories of the prestigious industry-standard Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, Alan was delighted to attend the Awards again at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Seeing some of the familiar and new faces across the industry is always fascinating with a speech…
Project Update | Pattison Road
Works on the backland development of a former vehicle garage are progressing well in spite of the variable weather. Following the demolition of the existing structure, the boundary walls have all been built up, so the neighbour’s properties are all protected and the main excavation has been completed. The deep…
Long Read | Interview with Alan Crawford
Artwork above by Jonas DeRo 1. What’s your vision for the future of the built environment in a time of increasing urbanization and technological development? Having just returned from a tour of China, I feel like I have experienced one possible scenario of ‘a vision for the future of the…
Elval Host Exciting LEAF Executive Dining Event
The annual pilgrimage to The Stafford Hotel for the LEAF Executive Dining Event, sponsored by Elval, was held last night. Alan and Tim attended again to view a presentation by architects from Lianou Chalvatzis Architects (Natassa Lianou and Ermis Chalvatzis) about their exciting projects in Greece. Moderated by LEAF Review’s…
Matt Shortlisted for RIBA Silver Medal
In September, Matt Jordan, our newest addition to the Crawford Partnership team, received a nomination from his former university for the RIBA Silver Medal prize in the annual RIBA President’s Medals Awards. The Awards are “regarded as the most prestigious prizes in architectural education globally” and celebrate the very best…
Fiona’s SBID Intership Ends
Fiona started her internship in August having won this year’s SBID Get Me 2 The Top 2019 student interior design competition. She’s now returned to university to continue her studies, but wanted to share her experiences whilst working at Crawford Partnership: I really want to thank the team for taking…
Project Update | Kenilworth Road
Crawford Partnership has just submitted a planning application for a proposal that seeks to convert an existing double garage into a contemporary first-time home. This would be the latest of our ‘signature houses’ within our niche specialism of transforming unused garages, brownfield and urban infill sites into contemporary homes, such…
Project Update | Kemplay Road
Works to complete the transformation of a small and run down 1960’s former mid terrace council home are nearing completion with extensions added to the rear and attic creating much needed additional space and with a contemporary open plan interior at ground floor that connects the large garden seamlessly with…
North London Architects | Discussion – The Future of Practice
With construction lagging behind other technological advances, changes to working practices and with the future likely to be dominated increasingly by computing, coding and eventually artificial intelligence, the main thesis discussed was about the future of practice. Held at 76 Portland Place, this event brought together several speakers from a…