The TEAM

SEW brings surprise and delight to place making. Architecture is too often seen in isolation from its urban context. Planning is too often seen as soulless, unspecific proposals that gather dust on shelves. We believe that the way forward is the osmosis between planning and architecture, with the public realm prioritised as the foundation of sustainable communities.

We are a practice of international architects, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers and model makers with diverse interests and skills. Our tight-knit team work together in a collaborative studio environment.

#onlyindigbethIn 2017, Oval acquired a large part of Digbeth, including buildings such as the Custard Factory, Fazely Studios and Bond Studios. Since then they have been carefully revitalising parts of Digbeth, providing much needed investment in to the multi-tenanted buildings.

Oval works closely with the Digbeth Estate team to offer tenants the best possible on the ground support.

Oval believes that gradual change lasts longer as demonstrated by the rolling programme to refurbish and re-purpose some of Digbeth’s buildings.

The next chapterDigbeth is not like anywhere else in Birmingham and we want to ensure it maintains its unique identity. The innovative street art is part of the ever changing face of Digbeth, a living record of how the area has changed and adapted over time.

The Framework we are consulting on will allow Oval to continue its careful stewardship of Digbeth, slowly introducing new elements to strengthen the area, investing in existing assets and acknowledging its past while facilitating the occupiers of the future.

We are a design studio that works closely with our clients to help them realise their ambitions.

Underpinning our work is an approach rooted in the exploration of how places, buildings and things are made and how these can improve the lives of individuals and communities.

Since our beginning in 1990 we have built an experienced and creative team of 160 based in London and Birmingham. We have also grown long-term creative relationships with our clients and collaborators which allow us to push boundaries to make transformational, remarkable designs.

BPN Architects was founded in 1996. The 3 directors brought together a team who enjoy working on projects that define our towns and cities, adding to the vitality and diversity of a place.

Our approach to the design of buildings and spaces is people-led, working with clients, residents, end-users and artists to create interesting places. Our collaborative working process allows us to deliver cost effective and sustainable designs, often involving the retention and re-animation of existing buildings.

STUDIO EGRET WEST

OVAL

Glenn Howells Architects

BPN ARCHITECTS

The Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes London The Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes London Carpenters Wharf, London

Paradise, Birmingham

Perry Barr Village, Birmingham

Rotunda, Birmingham

Comet WorksThe Compound

Derwent Works

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