Chester Zoo's 'Heart of Africa' Biodome wins planning approval Chester Zoo proposal wins planning appproval. The zoo's £225 million Heart of Africa Biodome was given approval by Cheshire West and Chester Council - and the plans will now be assessed by the Government.
Southampton City Centre Action Plan Proctor and Matthews are to begin work on a 10-year scheme to revamp Southampton.
UCH 2 Hastings on-site Construction work has just begun on Phase 2 of University Centre Hastings. Designed by Proctor and Matthews Architects the new facilities will provide a variety of teaching spaces for University of Brighton.
Pattern Place Purpose Pattern Place Purpose, a new book showcasing the practice, is available online.
Residential Streets Project: Poloon The Scottish Government have announced the launch of the Residential Streets Project: Polnoon. Designed by Proctor and Matthews to champion good residential design; the project was developed in partnership with Mactaggart and Mickel and East Renfrewshire Council.
Scotswood Expo Proctor and Matthews are pleased to have won the recent Scotswood Expo competition with their mi-home concept. A reinterpretation of the terraced house based around a central core to carry services and allow flexible use over time.
Heart of Africa Rainforest Biome The Heart of Africa Rainforest Biome will form the flagship first phase of the radical new masterplan "Natural Vision" for Chester Zoo.
Integrity & Craftsmanship exhibition Proctor and Matthews have been invited to contribute to the Integrity & Craftsmanship exhibition held by the Art Workers Guild as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2008.
Moscow Architecture Biennale Proctor and Matthews have been invited to join an international list of architectural practices for the inaugural Moscow Architecture Biennale. The theme of the Biennale is "Kak Zhit / Ways of Living" and is focused on the question of mass housing.
Simple Living Opportunity slo (Simple Living Opportunities) conceived by Proctor and Matthews has its public launch on Saturday 19th April.