Retrofit

Hampshire Mill House and Maker’s Workshop: timber-frame transforms a heritage home
by Matt Milton|07 May 25|Design
The extension and the new annexe perfectly complement one another; © James Brittain Cooke Fawcett architects have redeveloped a 17th Century Grade II-listed water mill on the banks of the River Test in Hampshire. They extended the existing home while also adding a new artist studio and maker’s workshop building....
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Drivers, barriers and enablers: construction sector views on vertical extensions
by Guest Author|20 January 25|Build, Design, Sustainability
This research summary aims to identify the key drivers, barriers and enablers of vertical extensions in the UK.
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198 CAL by night: a local community and arts centre in Brixton, South London, designed by CarverHaggard architects.
198 Community Arts and Learning
by Matt Milton|03 October 24|Design
A flexible platform for multiple activities, the design allows for potential enhancement as any additional funds become available in future.
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Energy Retrofit with Timber
Energy Retrofit with Timber
by Edinburgh Napier University|12 September 24|Build
External timber doors must work in a demanding environment – directly exposed to varying weather and extremes of heat and cold externally, while contending with a much more temperate climate internally.
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Architects, engineers and activists tell us what they want from the next government
by Matt Milton|04 July 24|Design
We asked a panel of architects, engineers and activists what they wanted from the next Government, at the recent UK Timber Design Conference 2024. Zoe Watson (UK Architects Declare Steering Group), Brigitte Clements (Strategic Lead, ACAN, and Managing Director, LOKI), and Will Arnold (Head of Climate Action, Institute of Structural...
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New chapter for Oxford Story Museum
by Jennie Ward|09 January 24|Supply
Gripsure has played a key part in the transformation of the Story Museum in Oxford. The much-loved attraction has undergone a £6 million revamp, which involved extending, altering and refurbishing a mixture of existing buildings to create space for interactive exhibitions, displays, theatre performances and activities. At the museum's core...
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Transforming a former church into a welcoming community centre
by Bryony Bodimeade|29 December 23|Design
Konishi Gaffney’s overhaul of the Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh dramatically transformed the existing buildings. It created flexible events spaces and an elegant nondenominational sanctuary. Sitting at the base of Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano, the original Greyfriars church was built in 1912. Its community outreach and enterprise centre was...
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‘Making buildings sing’ – a panel on timber retrofit and reuse
by Bryony Bodimeade|06 October 23|Design
After three days displaying the Wood Awards shortlist exhibition at gallery@Oxo on the Southbank, TDUK hosted a live talk as part of the Material Matters programme of sessions exploring material intelligence with architects and designers. Responding to Material Matter’s overarching concern with the reuse of waste materials and the sustainable...
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Hemphasise wins TDUK Student Challenge
by Jennie Ward|26 September 23|Build, Supply
A mixed-discipline student team from across the UK took the top spot in the 2023 TDUK University Design Challenge, as they competed to reimagine and retrofit a real-life building using timber. The University Design Challenge is the premier competition for students who wish to better understand how to design and...
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A panel with character
by Jennie Ward|01 September 23|Supply
Here, we take an in-depth look at Clear-Faced Douglas Fir Decorative Plywood, available in the UK from DHH Panel Products. Canadian Clear-Faced Douglas Fir is a decorative plywood that’s full of character and flair, and often chosen for its distinctive appearance. Its matured, sophisticated face, combined with a wild orange...
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