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Melbourne’s Jam Factory to be transformed into £800M mixed-use precinct

Leonard Design are proud to be part of the group of developers and designers that have developed plans to revitalise Melbourne’s Jam Factory precinct. The 18,000sqm site is to be transformed from a solely commercial setting to a high-end luxury mixed-use development. The development group includes Newmark Capital, GURNER and Qualitas along with lead architects […]
17 mins ago

The Construction Big Breakfast Podcast

Last month, Director John Morgan was invited by Invennt to take part in The Construction Big Breakfast. The conversation touched on many topics including railway stations as retail destinations, how local authorities are turning themselves into developers, what the UK can learn from Oslo and Australia and some insights about the construction and evolution of […]
2 weeks ago
New masterplan for The Island Quarter Nottingham

The Island Quarter’s New Placemaking Plans Revealed

The developer behind one of the UK’s largest regeneration sites, The Island Quarter in Nottingham, has revealed how the masterplan and placemaking have been radically modified to meet the demands of a post-Covid world. The design teams behind The Island Quarter in Nottingham have revealed how previous plans have been fundamentally altered to create places […]
1 month ago
'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 months 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 […]
3 months 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 […]
3 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 […]
3 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 […]
5 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 […]
5 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 […]
5 months ago