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The Enterprise Centre wins Guardian Sustainable Business Award 2016

The Enterprise Centre has received a prestigious Guardian Sustainable Business Award for best ‘built environment’ from this year’s shortlist. The awards celebrate the UK’s finest examples of sustainable enterprise, from collaborative working to waste management and social enterprise; showcasing practices ... 

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Recognition for Rapiere

Rapiere; a pioneering new software developed by Architype in collaboration with GreenspaceLive, ChapmanBDSP and Sweett Group has been gaining industry recognition in recent weeks, nominated for two prestigious awards. Rapiere is a cloud-based software that is the only next-generation, early design stage, BIM ... 

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Planning granted for substantial Extra Care development in Herefordshire

Outline Planning Permission has been granted for Architype's Extra Care residential scheme in rural Herefordshire, following submission of a highly sustainable Passivhaus design  to provide up to 80 high-end apartments in Whitestone. Commissioned by local independent developer, Collins Design and Build, the ... 

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In the Spotlight

The past week has been cause for real celebration, with two of our projects, the Enterprise Centre and Burry Port Community School, receiving a combined total of 5 respected awards! Winner of RSAWs Regional Award and Sustainable Project of the Year Award, brettstapel beauty, Burry Port Community Primary School ... 

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New extra care development leads the way for housing provision for older people

St. Loyes Extra Care Scheme, a new £9.8 million development for Exeter City Council has recently won planning permission, following an innovative and socially inclusive proposal from Architype and Project Managers, Arcadis. The 53 unit, 1 and 2 bedroom, mixed-tenure scheme, has been designed to allow older ... 

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See You On The Night!

We have really hit the ground running this year with awards, with our practice and projects currently on the shortlist for four prestigious accolades! For the second time, we have been shortlisted for a

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