ARCHITECTURE
Role models – Studio Anyo continues to invest in top industry talent .
Creative force – Craig , Andy and staff outside the firm ’ s Stockton offices .
EXPANDING FOOTPRINT It also reflects the capacity to go above and beyond expectations to garner success and deliver projects on time and within budget . Craig and his colleagues continue to oversee an expanding national footprint for the practice , as it sees involvement in an ever-growing and diverse range of prestigious projects .
While architecture is an overarching passion pushing the business forward , Studio Anyo has embraced Modern Methods of Construction ( MMC ), becoming consummate in zero carbon work and offsite modular construction design and build techniques , which are at the forefront of the modern built environment . Competencies and skills in these areas enable the company to add even more value to its offer and today , sustainable design is augmented with architectural theory and practice - an integral feature of the work delivered to precisely meet clients ’ requirements . Indeed , it was Studio Anyo ’ s impressive record of success here that enabled it to secure planning permission for the UK ’ s first carbon and energy positive , zero waste development at Walthamstow Village , which is due to be complete within Q2 2022 .
For Studio Anyo , architecture , interior design and deliverability go hand-inhand , which is why it invests in specialist architects and technologists - talented people who are skilled in creating eyecatching , contemporary interiors with architectural vision and the technical ability to deliver the projects . Indeed , specialists are an integral part of the added value the practice brings to help its clients fulfil their own visions for innovative and eye-catching commercial and domestic interiors .
This approach has manifested itself in the myriad projects the company is involved in , including the considerable uptake in the volume of work across the North-East now being undertaken in the wake of the merger . A six-figure contract to design and project manage a £ 20m cinema and leisure complex at the Fieldon Bridge Retail Park in Bishop Auckland are among the many projects currently being completed . Craig and his colleagues have also led on the recently completed £ 1m architectural conversion and redevelopment of the former railway hotel in Spennymoor , which was transformed into a new regional centre for Changing Lives , and a renewable energy scheme in the Tees Valley .
BRIGHT FUTURE Beyond the region , Studio Anyo secured work on a six-figure contract to design offsite modular apartment blocks and the technical design of the modular system for a new residential development in Sussex for Legal & General Modular Homes . New student accommodation in Nottingham and London for IQ Student Accommodation are also among a host of projects driving expansion and supporting national ambitions to secure more work in student residential , leisure , domestic residential and commercial office sectors . Indeed , growing work in offsite modular construction and the renewables sector will contribute significantly to future growth and development , as the practice looks to promote its London-based design expertise to regional markets alongside its strong technical capabilities .
Commercial success is also boosting workforce numbers , with the recent addition of two new architects and further recruitment across both studios planned in the coming months . Skills investment will be challenging , but is ultimately one of the key building blocks to continued success , says Craig Kipling . He adds that there ’ s no doubt Studio Anyo will go from strength to strength this year on the back of demand for high-quality , added-value services - all underpinned by a track record of resolving challenging architectural and commercial design issues and investment in experienced and skilled people .
“ We are now busier than ever since the merger of two studios ,” he enthuses . “ We ’ re involved in developing new projects right across the country and launching new services and products , which is all very encouraging . As our customers ’ own investment and development plans come to fruition , we are seeing strong demand for top-drawer architectural design experience and supporting technical skills .
“ In short , access to highly-skilled , experienced and quality talent and strategic leadership is , and will continue to be , paramount for success in the built environment . It ’ s a challenging time for everyone , but the investment we are making in high calibre people and developing our creative design and technical capabilities supports growth , fuels ambition and facilitates fresh thinking and new ideas . It all ensures that we are well placed to provide the topclass skills to new and current clients for years to come .” Visit studioanyo . com
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