Spatial Armatures: places for interaction In response to the creation of a new governmental Office for Place in 2022, this edition of '&' identifies eight suggestions for Places for Interaction within the built environment. These ideas are explored through descriptions of recent studio projects and three diverse essays.
From Boundaries to Belvederes: framing the edge As architects and urban designers, we are drawn to settlement boundaries and the defined transitions between city neighbourhoods. This publication explores the nature and importance of boundaries in buildings and settlement design through the study of five of our recent studio projects.
Identity and Place: where do houses live? In 1974 architect Gordon Cullen observed: “People live in houses, but where do houses live? If they are homeless all we are left with is the typical, endless, featureless suburbia”. This publication presents the Proctor & Matthews' ten principals for placemaking - observations and strategies which help to guide the design of new neighbourhoods and develop ideas for establishing a strong sense of place.
Memory Matters: mementos of time and place The concept of memory is important in architecture and placemaking. An exploration of the morphology of context and historic typologies helps to create a dialogue between the reassurances of the past and the ever-changing patterns of 21st Century life.
Distinctively Local The Distinctively Local guide - a collaboration between Proctor & Mathews, Pollard Thomas Edwards, PRP and HTA Design - responds directly to the government's Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission, and the recent challenge to architects to "build the homes the next generation deserves".
The Housing Design Handbook The revised edition of The Housing Design Handbook sets out design principles for all the essential components of successful housing design – including placemaking, typologies and density, internal and external space, privacy, security, tenure, and community engagement. The publication includes two projects by Proctor & Matthews, Abode at Great Kneighton in Cambridge and Horsted Park in Kent.
Essential Urban Design Essential Urban Design is a practical guide covering strategic design and masterplanning through to character assessment and collaboration. Written by Rob Cowan, the book includes two recent projects by Proctor and Matthews Architects: The Ebbsfleet Study and Inholm, Northstowe.
Urban Peripheries: narratives of time and place As a consequence of rapid economic expansion, a number of British urban centres are experiencing exponential population growth manifested in the form of large city edge developments with increased densities. The challenge is to respond to such growth without adding to the ubiquitous characteristics of suburban sprawl.
Age-Friendly Housing: Future design for older people Age-Friendly housing embeds the principles of how to design housing for an ageing population. Written by Julia Park, leading architect and researcher, and Jeremy Porteus, national expert in housing for older people the guide explores the significant progress that has taken place over the last decade and considers what more should be done.
Designing inclusive Later Living communities for HAPPI residents This case study report for the Housing LIN (Learning and Improvement Network) written by Director Constanze Leibrock features three award winning developments for retirement living designed by Proctor and Matthews.
Costruire in Laterizio The Italian publication Costruire in Laterzio - 'Building in Brick' - has dedicated an issue to the work of Proctor & Matthews. The publication details the creative use of brick in six projects by the practice including Abode at Great Kneighton, Hargood Close in Colchester and Horsted Park in Chatham; as well as an interview with founding Directors Stephen Proctor and Andrew Matthews.
Pattern Place Purpose Pattern Place Purpose takes a close look at Proctor and Matthews' body of work, examining working practices in detail. The studio's work has been consistently committed to imaginative, relevant and forward-thinking solutions for each project.
Understanding the 20 Minute Neighbourhood: creating opportunities for people to live well locally What are the necessary ingredients to create a 20-minute neighbourhood? How do you bring them together? And how do you get the necessary buy-in from stakeholders?