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'Starfish Hospital' Wolfson Economic Prize Finalist

Leonard Design & Dierdre King shortlisted for the Wolfson Economics Prize 2021

The shortlist for the Wolfson Economics Prize 2021 has been announced and Leonard Design are on the list. The submission, in partnership with economist Diedre King, proposes a new ‘Starfish Hospital’ concept aiming to revolutionise the design of hospitals in the future. The Wolfson Economics Prize First awarded in 2012, the Wolfson Economics Prize is […]
2 weeks ago

Hollywood comes to Hertfordshire with plans for £700m film and TV studio

We’re incredibly proud to be part of the team bringing a brand-new TV and film studio to Hertfordshire. Collaborating with Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone, the exciting project will deliver a world-class studio facility creating more than 4,500 jobs. The development will be the first Sunset Studios operation outside of the US, where the owners […]
1 month ago
Skegness Pier Renovation plans

Skegness Pier’s Transformational Future

Last week Mellors Group announced exciting plans, drawn-up by Leonard Design, to extend Skegness Pier. The new plans would see the pier extended and visitor attraction upgraded to modern standards whilst retaining its nineteenth century charm. Based in Nottingham, Mellors Group is a highly regarded theme parks, attractions and entertainment company with a rich family […]
2 months ago
Broadmarsh Nottingham Green Quarter

Broadmarsh Sparks Nottingham’s Imagination Once More

The recent past of Broadmarsh Shopping Centre in Nottingham has been troubled to say the least. With multiple design proposals to re-haul, renovate or replace the dying shopping centre being scrapped each time for various unfortunate reasons. But now with a sparked interest by the Nottingham public and renowned international designers, the space could become […]
2 months ago
Woman checking devices for running challenge - Leonard Design Runners

Four Weeks, Four Running Challenges

In the lead up to summer, the Leonard Design team have got their running shoes back on. During the month of May, Lewis Kirk our club leader, set a series of weekly challenges to keep the team motivated. The series of challenges were designed to test speed, endurance and awareness culminating in a handicap race […]
3 months ago
Arc Cinema, Beeston, Leonard Design Architects

Red Carpet rolled out at Arc Cinema Beeston

This week the brand-new Arc Cinema in Beeston, Nottinghamshire opened its doors for the first time with a VIP red carpet event (27th May). Associate Director Ben Bowley attended the exclusive event and had this to say: Arc Cinema Beeston VIP Red Carpet It was really exciting to represent Team Leonard Design at the Red […]
4 months ago
Rusticus Dementia Care Home Design

Dementia Care Design – Putting People First

Dementia care design specialist, Becky Simmons of Leonard Design, took part in the 2021 Mental Health & Dementia Facilities Virtual Forum. Organised by Stable Events, The Mental Health & Dementia Facilities Virtual Forum was held over two days with six speakers. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the annual networking event was held entirely online to […]
4 months ago

RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge

Leonard Design Architects are pleased to announce that we are signatories to the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. This framework from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been developed to encourage and support practices to reduce carbon emissions from their buildings to be net zero by 2030. The built environment is responsible for around […]
5 months ago

5 Weeks of Shadow Boxing with BOXRAW founder Ben Amanna

Last month we teamed up with BOXRAW founder Ben Amanna, who launched a series of boxing exercises over 5 weeks to teach us all the tips, tricks and training routines to get us all engaged with boxing. Each Thursday our team at Leonard Design joined Ben at 8am via Zoom for a shadow boxing workout. […]
6 months ago

Future of Care

Tuesday 09 March 2021 @ 10:00am – 11:00am GMT The past few years have seen enormous changes to the operation and running of care environments across the UK. Pandemic aside, the design of care environments requires updating so that they can respond to the changing socio–economic profile of the country, as well as the demand for better quality individual–led solutions.   In the Latest Re:Think debate, we will explore what […]
7 months ago