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Promotion for Kirsty Pearson
Jan 26: We are delighted to announce the final appointment in our recent round of Associate promotions: Senior Architect, Kirsty Pearson. Although Kirsty has been with Race Cottam Associates for only a few years, she has already made a significant impact, bringing with her more than 20 years of architectural experience. She is...
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Promotion for Stuart Taylor
Jan 26: Next up in our new Associate introductions is Senior Architect, Stuart Taylor. Since joining us in 2018, Stuart has designed and delivered an impressive portfolio of education projects. His experience includes acting as Architect and Architectural Technical Advisor on numerous DfE schools, as well as more recently delivering the East Midlands...
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Promotion for Nick Stables
Jan 26: At the end of last year, we shared the exciting news that we had appointed three new associates to Race Cottam. Over the coming week, we’re delighted to introduce each of them in more detail and highlight the experience and expertise they bring to our team. First up...
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Project Update: Harrogate College
Dec 25: The project will deliver new high quality college facilities for a range of subjects by replacing existing key buildings in redesigned campus layout. The new three storey building is intended to complement the college context by creating a safe and sustainable development for the next academic year. The proposed buildings...
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Project Update: Broomhill Junior School
Dec 25: The proposal introduces a new two-storey building through a congested access to replace the school’s existing 1970s educational facilities. Delivered under the department for education framework, site work began in spring with ground source heating systems to achieve the NZCIO performance standard. Now with the primary structure in...
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Brunswick Primary School secures planning consent
Nov 25: We are pleased to have secured planning consent for the new-build replacement for Brunswick Primary School in Sheffield. The project is being delivered for Tilbury Douglas through the DfE framework. Due to start on site in 2026, the proposed development consists of a 2-storey school building complete with learning pool, associated...
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New staff promotions!
Nov 25: Their promotion reflects their amazing commitment to our team, their expertise and their dedication to the work we do. Huge congratulations!
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Planning Application Submitted for Landsdowne Block HRI
Oct 25: The development provides a much-needed expansion of the existing facilities at Hull Royal Infirmary, enhancing both patient and staff wellbeing by maximising access to natural light and external views. External materiality and facade language draws influence from our main entrance project delivered in 2023 for the Trust.
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Planning Seminar with PD&G
Sep 25: As part of our in-house learning programme, they provided valuable insight into the planning process, urban design, and all things planning-related, helping us continue to refine our approach and maximise design quality and value across our projects.
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Barnsley Institute of Technology Opening
Sep 25: We were delighted to attend the opening of the new Barnsley Institute of Technology and to see such positive reactions from staff and students. It’s fantastic to witness the building already supporting collaboration, innovation and specialist learning, and we look forward to seeing it thrive for years to...
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Loughborough Institute of Technology Wins Inaugural Sustainability Award for Pioneering Green Education Project
Jul 25: The award recognises the College’s ground breaking work through the East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT), a trailblazing initiative dedicated to driving sustainability in education, infrastructure, and industry collaboration. The EMIoT, housed within Loughborough College, was honoured for its innovative approach to embedding sustainability into every aspect of...
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Steel Signing Ceremony at Harrogate District Hospital
Jul 25: We recently had the pleasure of joining the delivery team, hospital staff, and NHS Trust representatives on-site to mark and celebrate the completion of the building's steel frame. The new two-storey facility designed by Race Cottam Associates, is linked to the existing hospital street and will provide...
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‘End of Year Show’ Success for our Architectural Assistants
Jun 25: A huge congratulations to our brilliant architectural assistants of 2024/2025: Asu Amca, Charlie Fletcher, and Meesha Mistry, for their exceptional work in the End of Year shows, which we had the pleasure of attending last week at the The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. Charlie and Asu have just...
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Sheffield Society of Architects - Scouts Headquarters visit
May 25: We recently had the pleasure of hosting a tour of the 105th Sheffield Scouts Headquarters in support of the Sheffield Society of Architects. Visitors got the chance to explore the building, learning the design process, material choices, and community involvement that made the project such a success. Race Cottam Associates...
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Blue Skies at Belper
May 25: Work is progressing at Belper Heath Centre with the steelwork looking great against the bright sunny skies in Derbyshire this week. The distinctive form of the main entrance link is now emerging, giving a real sense of how the building will welcome its patients and visitors.
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Promotion News
Apr 25: Mark’s dedication, creativity, leadership, and commitment to excellence since joining us in 2018 have been invaluable to the team at Race Cottam Associates. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with him. Laurie added, “Mark brings so much to the team, from his collaborative approach to his...
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Reimagining Healthcare: Insights from the Future Health 2025 International Symposium Global Perspectives on Policy, Planning, and Investment
Mar 25: Last month, Kirsty Pearson, senior architect at Race Cottam Associates, attended the European Healthcare Awards and Symposium, where leading experts gathered to discuss the future of healthcare systems and infrastructure in the UK. The discussions painted a stark yet hopeful picture, highlighting systemic challenges while proposing bold solutions for...
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Shortlisted for the RIBA Award – AESSEAL Factory for the Future!
Feb 25: We are thrilled to announce that our project, AESSEAL Factory for the Future, has been shortlisted for RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2025! We are incredibly proud as project architects, involved from conception through to completion, that this project has been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects. A huge thank you...
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Site Progress at Loughborough College
Feb 25: We’re excited to share the latest aerial photo, courtesy of Lindum Group showing the progress on site of the new Institute of Technology building at Loughborough College! This state-of-the-art facility will support the development of critical engineering, manufacturing and digital skills required by local and national...
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Construction set to begin at Harrogate District Hospital
Feb 25: Working with Morgan Sindall Construction, we are delighted to continue our involvement in the new Day Case Surgery and Imaging Centre at Harrogate District Hospital. With the building contract recently being signed with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT), we’re excited to be working together to bring...