Federation of Master Builders
Winner or Commercial and Retail for London - Federation of Master Builder Awards 2021
Judge’s comments: Architecturall Ltd’s construction of Woods Quay – a new luxury reception and berthing pontoon for Thames’ travel business Wood’s Fleet – involved an unconventional construction process which took place on a floating barge, which was then towed 25 miles to the site and moored in place. The team overcame the unique challenges of building on a floating site and in a Conservation area, and sourced materials locally to reduce the impact on the environment. The judges hailed it as an “impressive and unusual scheme” and noted the finished project’s visual appeal as well as the client’s satisfaction. The latter remarked “throughout construction, Architecturall remained calm and attentive to all the precise details we had requested as a client [in] creating the luxury accommodation we required.”
Monocle Magazine
‘The Thames might be one of the most famous rivers in the world but for Kate Woods, whose family business has captained boats and chartered yachts on the waterway since the 19th century, its potential is yet to be fully realised
The material palette is inspired by the Thames itself, complete with “river-pebble” terrazzo flooring and English oak beams. Woods worked with lighting designer Sally Storey and architect Simon Skeffington on the structure at Tilbury Docks, Essex, before towing it 25 miles upstream to its new location in central London. From there, Woods hopes the new quay might inspire further design-minded transformations of riverfront structures.’
Bustle - This Way Up Series Two - Where is the House
‘In addition to the show’s hilariously relatable plot lines and characters, This Way Up also features some pretty impressive filming locations – the stunning home featured in the opening episode of season two being a particular highlight. If you’re keen to discover more about the gorgeous property, here’s everything to know about the filming spot.
During the first episode of series two, Shona is shown settling into the super sleek home of her fiancé Vish while he’s away on business in New York City. In real life, the house can be found in the village of Speldhurst in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and was designed by the leading London-based architect practice and construction company, Architecturall.’
Article by Sam Ramsden
Grand Design Magazine
Real Homes Magazine
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Telegraph
