Sheffield Society of Architects: Projects

11/12/2024

Before everyone breaks up for the holidays, why not join us for our last Building Visit of 2024 – Radisson Blu next Wednesday 18th December 12.30 – 1.30!

Presented by HLM Architects & Radisson Blu, this tour of the Radisson Group’s first property in South Yorkshire combines new and old elements into a statement hotel. Working closely with the council, heritage specialists and consultants, HLM Architects have responded with a project celebrating Sheffield's past and present. The façade of the City Mews and Palatine Chambers remain, with the hotel housed behind it and within a second complementary building that replaces Bakers Pool House on Burgess Street.

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here (places are free but limited so please book):

https://www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/ue-bv-radisson-bludec24?mc_cid=4316c2f655&mc_eid=0f5768602d

We welcome everyone – architects, other built environment professionals, students, families and friends.

29/11/2024

It's nearly the end of the year so why not join us for our Christmas Collab - Student & Architect Networking Event!

Happening on Monday 9th December from 5-7.30pm at HLM (HLM Architects' Ground Floor Welcome Space, Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LA), it's the perfect time to meet other students and professionals whilst enjoying some of the provided drinks and snacks.

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here:

www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/ue-xmas2024

Whether you're an architecture student, keen to hear first hand what a career as an Architect is really like, or​ an Architect in practice, keen to know how the next generation will enrich your practice, you are welcome to join us for our Christmas Collab networking event.

The Sheffield Society of Architects invites students and professionals to take part in a networking event to take place at HLM's brand new ground floor welcome space in the heart of our city. This social is designed to engage both students and professionals in discussion about the future of architecture, architectural education, what employees will demand of students and what students entering the profession will demand of their practice.

Both Sheffield Hallam University students and The University of Sheffield students (as well as any other school of architecture outside of Sheffield) are encouraged to attend. Academics and professionals are also encouraged to join the discussion, and are integral to the event's success.

SSA intend to support the next generation of Architects, and better prepare them for the next stage of their journey. Architects are invited from a broad spectrum to provide variety across practice sizes, specialisms, building typologies, routes to practice, age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and ability, amongst other qualities. The format of the evening is open and casual, intended to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere to encourage honest and frank conversations.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Scavenger Hunt this week - including our amazing sponsors Specifi and Ovo Spaces who made sure everyone was suitably fed and watered and our venue Perch for serving up some delicious pizzas!

Well done (for the 2nd year running) to the team from Astrid Architects for winning - we wonder who can take them on next year?????

29/08/2024

Our friends at the Landscape Institute would love to invite you to Reading Places: Siting Art in a Rural Landscape - a walk with Stanza Stones Landscape Architect Tom Lonsdale & hear about his creative collaboration with Simon Armitage, siting poems in place.

The event will take place on 1st September 2024, between 11am and 3pm.

Sign up via the link in our bio or here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-places-siting-art-in-a-rural-landscape-tickets-995305093327

28/08/2024

There's still time to get your team together (or join our team of individuals!) for our summer social scavenger hunt! So far we have teams from Astrid, BDP, HEM, HCD and RAA ready to go - will one of them be our winner or will you?

Sign up via the link in our bio or here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXhRphooDyP60zcWdZ6UL11FArgZuZo38vwQOXvEyt_pZ6IA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8VSRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfq9hopaY5byzMFZruN48smeFrBbrQjt7HyCZyjGhZA1X2dNDV9aEIzTWg_aem_bojPz6glI25N--hHO6gjGw

08/08/2024

Given the violent disorder that has been taking place in cities across the UK, in order to keep people safe we have decided to postpone tonight's Summer Social Scavenger Hunt to the 5th September.

We hope you can still join us and get people from your practice or a group of friends together to form that winning team!

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXhRphooDyP60zcWdZ6UL11FArgZuZo38vwQOXvEyt_pZ6IA/viewform

08/06/2024

There's still time to join us at the materials day next week - as well as lots of inspiration there's food and drink too!

Putting together mood boards at concept stage, preparing a detailed specification, or just interested to see the latest in interiors? Why not join us and pop into Bond Bryan's Sheffield studio for the free Materials Design Open Day next week!

Tuesday 11th June 11am-2pm (drop in whenever you like)
2nd Floor, Rockingham House, Rockingham St, Sheffield, S1 4EB
Lunch and drinks provided

Register via the link in our bio or here, it's free!: https://www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/events/materials-design-day-at-bond-bryan

In collaboration with SSA and Altro, product suppliers / manufacturers from a broad spectrum of interior fit-out specialists will be on hand to assist. So bring your team, grab a beer and some food, and immerse yourselves in the latest in interior fit-out, all in one space.

There are no formal presentations, so feel free to pop in at a time to suit you.

06/06/2024

Sheffield Hallam's Architecture and Architectural Technology - Degree Show is happening on 21st Jun 2024 6pm - 8pm at STEM Atrium, Sheffield Hallam University.

Creative practitioners, studios, agencies, educators and friends of the course, are invited to join SHU as they showcase the work of graduating students from Architecture and Architectural Technology at Sheffield Hallam University.

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here:

https://future-now-festival-of-creativity.eventcube.io/events/58820/architecture-and-architectural-technology-degree-show

05/06/2024

Both Universities have their end of year shows coming up, which are well worth a visit!

First up is the Sheffield School of Architecture Summer Exhibition which showcases the outstanding achievements, talent and work undertaken by the students over the past year.

The launch of the Summer Exhibition is on Friday 14th June 2024, with a special employer's preview before the awards ceremony.

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV98zBEqOiLlaEaCJ3dkMCLyzH7c3vDbJ7QrPS77JtvAMGIQ/viewform?pli=1

The Summer Exhibition is located in the Arts Tower,Sheffield, S10 2TN.

03/06/2024

Putting together mood boards at concept stage, preparing a detailed specification, or just interested to see the latest in interiors? Why not join us and pop into Bond Bryan's Sheffield studio for the free Materials Design Open Day next week!

Tuesday 11th June 11am-2pm (drop in whenever you like)
2nd Floor, Rockingham House, Rockingham St, Sheffield, S1 4EB
Lunch and drinks provided

Register via the link in our bio or here, it's free!: https://www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/events/materials-design-day-at-bond-bryan

In collaboration with SSA and Altro, product suppliers / manufacturers from a broad spectrum of interior fit-out specialists will be on hand to assist. So bring your team, grab a beer and some food, and immerse yourselves in the latest in interior fit-out, all in one space.

There are no formal presentations, so feel free to pop in at a time to suit you.

23/05/2024

Don't forget that there's still time to join us tonight at the Sheffield Design Awards 2024 launch event, 5.30-7.30pm at Kommune! No need to register if you haven't already, feel free to just turn up and join in the fun!

12/05/2024

It's that time of year again - our friends at Sheffield Design Awards would love to invite you to their 2024 launch event on Thursday 23rd May, 5.30-7.30pm at Kommune!

It's free but you need to register a spot via the link in our bio or here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-the-2024-sheffield-design-awards-tickets-890549165527?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Sheffield Design Awards (SDAs) are a biennial event recognising high architectural standards in buildings and spaces in the Sheffield City region.

The 2024 launch event will we introduce the categories for this year's awards, the entry and judging process, and welcome our guest speakers.

The Sheffield Design Awards were established for the benefit of the public and City of Sheffield and its region, with the following objectives:

- To promote high standards of building and open spaces that have excellent architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment principally through the promotion of an Awards scheme.
- To educate and inform the local population in the qualities of good planning and architecture which respect the needs of the public, as well as the concerns of planners, developers and users of significant buildings and open spaces in the area of benefit.
- To encourage by publications, presentations and making awards the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.
- The judges award buildings and open spaces that demonstrate high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony in November.

More information on the Awards is at www.sheffielddesignawards.org

If you're considering entering or supporting the awards, or just want to celebrate excellence in architecture and design in our region, we hope you'll join us.

25/04/2024

Why not join our friends at SHU next Thursday (5.30-7pm May 2nd) for a free presentation by Richard Neutras' son Raymond about his father's practice, 'Survival Through Design' and it's relevance to the world today.

You can sign up through the link in our bio or here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/survival-through-design-tickets-880845501607?aff=oddtdtcreator

Richard Neutra (1890-1970) is one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century. He designed over 500 building projects that include some of the worlds’ most iconic buildings.

He also wrote many books during his life but many recognise ‘Survival Through Design’ (1954) as his landmark publication which is a compilation of essays providing insights far ahead of their time. His books are based on how humans have been so self-destructive in the creation of the built environment.

Richard Neutra established the Neutra Institute, a non-profit organisation in 1962. Now Richard’s youngest son Raymond is president of the Institute, its mission to preserve and use the Neutra legacy to promote creative research and design that benefits people and the planet.

Raymond is retired after a public health career in environmental medicine and epidemiology at several universities and the California Department of Public Health. Raymond’s background as a medic involved the application of science to health problems and in pursuit of continuing his father’s legacy, he has evolved this thinking through a scientific and biological approach to architecture.

24/04/2024

We'd love to invite practicing Architects, Design Professionals and Students to our networking event this Monday, 29th April, between 6pm and 8pm at the Arts Tower!

You can sign up via the link in our bio or here:
https://www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/ue-studentarchitectnetworking2024

With drinks and snacks provided, this networking event will allow students to find out more about working in practice, and professionals to see how the next generation of Architects will enrich your practice, and what they'll demand from working in practice.

We would love to have a huge range of people joining us to add to the fantastic sign ups we've had so far, so please come if you can!

12/04/2024

Fancy trying another of the beginning with 'arch' careers and helping to be an archaeologist for the day at Sheffield Castle?

Then why not join Wessex Archaeology to participate in the dig, between Monday 8th April to Wednesday 5th June.

This is a unique opportunity to experience a live archaeological site, get hands on and learn about Sheffield’s history. The Castlegate area has changed dramatically over hundreds or years from castle to slaughterhouses, bowling green to steel works, and from Sheffield market to its current state. The site is now moving on to an exciting new chapter and work is underway to redevelop the area into a park.

Booking is essential (see the link in our bio). We recommend booking early to secure your spot! Opportunities will be released in batches, and we have currently released spaces in April. Check back later if you’ve missed out.

10/04/2024

The RIBA Yorkshire Small and Emerging Practice Network are excited to invite you to a special workshop focused on the practical applications of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles. Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 18th April 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:30 BST
Location: Cubo, 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, S1 4FS

Secure your free spot via the link in our bio.

Hosted by Kudzai Matsvai, an EDI Expert, this session will delve into real-life scenarios where EDI principles play a crucial role. Through a series of design exercises, this session will work towards equipping attendees with the tools needed to turn EDI ideas into concrete design drivers to enhance and improve the space we create.

Kudzai Matsvai is an Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) Expert, Architectural Designer, Educator, and Activist with a genuine passion for progressive change for under-represented communities.

Having trained and worked in Liverpool and London, she has a strong track record of authentically engaging with diverse communities through workshops, seminars, roundtables, and other facilitated activities. This work has enabled her to advocate for a wide range of marginalised groups in both architectural education and practice.

08/04/2024

Thanks again to the teams at Gregory & Tesseras Blacksmiths, Michael May Knives and Locksley Gin Distillery at Portland Works for our fantastic workshops earlier this year! Just look at the amazing prototype plaque that we all made!

If you missed out and would like to do a course yourself, or need some metalwork for a project you're working on you can contact G&TB via the link in our bio .

They have worked on multimillion pound commercial and domestic sites, down to small one off repairs. They’ve forged tools for McLaren and created sculptures that were selected for exhibition at Goldsmiths 40th Anniversary in London, worked on the gates of Chatsworth house and produced their own kitchenware to name a few things they’ve taken on over the last 4 plus years.

They do all their own concept design, CAD, manufacturing, installation and work nationally.

Their work spans modern and traditional styles, blending all manner of practices in metal work from forge work, to fabrication, and CNC machining.

So get in touch with them if you think they can help you on your project!

07/02/2024

There's still time to join us on Friday 9th February for forging, tours and gin!

Just remember this is a paid event, so make sure you've paid once you register!

Sign up below or via the link in our bio:

https://www.sheffieldsocietyofarchitects.org.uk/portland-works-2024?fbclid=IwAR0iIt-5FF8fD9vOJJgJPGYRsCly4E9w-tEhkIP_WKREuWqvDd_wpeXdq9M