First Base work starts - July 2010
Construction has begun on First Base, Brighton’s largest homelessness day centre as part of a £600,000 renovation led by Camillin Denny Architects. In partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council the work is funded by the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Places of Change Programme.
Run by homelessness charity BHT (Brighton Housing Trust), First Base is already used by up to 80 men and women each day. Led by Camillin Denny architects and Cheesmur Building Contractors the renovation will both restore the original 1766 interiors and provide up to date facilities to meet the needs of the local community, as well as those who already use the centre.
Sussex Heritage Trust Award - July 2010
Camillin Denny Architects have won another Sussex Heritage Trust Award for the third year running. Set up in 1998, these awards highlight fine examples of architectural conservation, preservation and rejuvenation projects across Sussex. This year Camillin Denny’s renovation of a five-bedroom villa in Hove was one of three winners chosen from 26 projects in the small scale residential category.
At the award ceremony held at Ravenscroft in Horsted Keynes, the judges commented: “A prosperous Edwardian villa elegantly brought into the 21st Century. A high standard of energy conversion, decoration and use of materials and thoughtful reorientation of the house and garden.”
The winning villa, dating from 1898, was poorly refurbished in the 1990’s. The strategy developed was to refurbish the house generally whilst respecting its original features as well as creating new private external spaces that connected fully to the internal spaces. Sustainable aspects were incorporated into the design with the inclusion of photovoltaic cells, solar hot water systems, double-glazing throughout, garden irrigation from reclaimed roof water and additional insulation both beneath floors and in walls, ceilings and lofts.
RIBA Brighton Event - April 2010
Camillin Denny Architects gave a RIBA South East talk at the First Base Day Centre for Homeless People at St Stephen’s Hall, Montpelier Place, Brighton. Camillin Denny Architects proposals for the refurbishment and restoration of the homeless day centre were presented along with a description of the buildings history. St Stephen’s Hall is a Grade 2* listed building which was built by John Crunden in 1766 as the ballroom to the Castle Tavern which stood on Castle Square. In 1821 it was purchased by the Prince Regent and was converted into the private chapel of the Royal Pavilion. In 1850 when the Pavilion estate was purchased by the Town Commissioners the Church Commissioners claimed the building and demolished the building brick by brick and re-erected it on the site at Montpelier Place. It was consecrated in 1852 and named St Stephen’s Church. In the 1930’s the building became involved with spiritualism and closed in 1939. It was then ran by the Dicosece of Chichester’s Institute for the Deaf and Dumb until 1974. In 1984 Brighton Housing Trust acquired the building and set up the First Base Day Centre. In 2008 BHT obtained funding from CLG (Communities and Local Government) for the upgrade of their offices, consultation rooms, kitchen, shower and laundry facilities along with the restoration of the original 1766 interiors. Works are due to start in May 2010 with completion in December 2010
Syon Park Hotel - February 2010
CamillinDenny Architects and Interiors have just completed the sample room review at the Waldorf Astoria Collection Hotel in Syon Park, London. Both a standard room and an executive room were viewed by various Presidents and Vice Presidents of Hilton’s global design team. The rooms were very well received and the full production of the rooms will go into manufacture shortly, in order to complete by the 3rd quarter of 2010.
Hove Seafront Development - December 2009
CamillinDenny Architects submitted a Full Planning Application for a new building on Hove seafront in December 2009. The development incorporates a new restaurant with nine deluxe apartments together with a duplex penthouse and basement parking on an exclusive stretch of Hove seafront.
Christmas Study Trip 2009 - December 2009
This December Camillin Denny Architects arrived in Berlin for their Christmas Study Trip. With a feast of history and architecture to take in, 53 staff and partners toured the now re-united city over three days, visiting landmarks such as The Brandenburg Gate, Daniel Liebeskind’s Jewish Museum, Norman Foster’s Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial but also including residential and office projects by Zaha Hadid, Mies Van der Rohe and Richard Rogers among others. Somewhere in between there was also time for a gala dinner at the Brasserie Am Gendarmenmarkt complete with awards ceremony and a visit by Secret Santa.
Sussex Business Awards 2009 - November 2009
Camillin Denny Architects were finalists in the International Business of the Year category at the Sussex Business Awards 2009. At the awards ceremony held in The Grand Hotel, Brighton, the judges noted “…Camillin Denny’s measured approach to the opportunities and risks of its growing overseas portfolio…This approach has already won it exciting overseas contracts in Bosnia, Malta, Crete, Japan and Libya”.
Todmorden Town Hall - September 2009
Camillin Denny Architects have been successful in winning a competition to regenerate the Grade I listed Todmorden Town Hall in the Pennines. Following an initial open invitation to all architectural practices Camillin Denny Architects presented concept ideas for how the 12,410 sq ft building could be improved to increase income generation and to make its functions more accessible to the local community. Following a public consultation exhibition and further short-listing, Camillin Denny Architects participated in a workshop session with Calderdale Council’s Project Development Group and have now been asked to take the project to Feasibility Design stage. The project development group noted that they had been particularly impressed with Camillin Denny Architect’s “fresh and innovative thinking; the flexibility of the designs; the sympathetic treatment of the original building; and the commitment to the project and the structured approach.”
Sussex Heritage Trust Award - July 2009
Camillin Denny Architects have won two awards from Sussex Heritage Trust 2009 for the Suntings Farm and the Westbourne Villas projects. The awards were presented by Lord Lloyd at the ceremony at Farbridge in Sussex.
ISO 9001 Accreditation - June 2009
Camillin Denny Architects has received ISO 9001:2008 quality certification from the international certification body, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA). This confirms that the company’s quality management system meets the requirements of the international standard following a rigorous auditing process.
Public Consultation, Todmorden - June 2009
CamillinDenny Architects attended the Public Consultation in Todmorden to present their Competition Entry to local residents for the redevelopment of Todmorden Town Hall.
Tripoli Heritage Museum - April 2009
CamillinDenny Architects have been appointed as lead Architects for the Tripoli Heritage Museum working with Metropolitan Workshop Architects. Read more...
Sarajevo, Bosnia - March 2009
CamillinDenny Architects have won a competition for a new housing scheme in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Student Accommodation - February 2009
CamillinDenny Architects have recently submitted a planning application for a new student accommodation building in the centre of Brighton. The Building contains over 190 new rooms for university students. Read more...
Planning Approval - January 2009
CamillinDenny Architects have recently received Planning Permission for a new-build contemporary one-off house in the South Downs. Read more...
Christmas in Valencia - December 2008
Camillin Denny Architect’s annual architectural trip was to Valencia in Spain. Staff from London, Brighton and Barcelona converged in Valencia for 3 nights to visit works by Chipperfield, b720 Architects, Calatrava, as well as the historic sites such as La Lonja de la Seda (The Silk Exchange). The main event was the office Christmas meal in a traditional Valencian restaurant. View image gallery
HRH Prince Andrew - October 2008
Mark Camillin was presented to HRH Prince Andrew as the Architect for the new Ricardo Reception at Shoreham. The new reception includes an innovative office interior with bespoke reception desk, glass walls and an oval shaped conference room using circuit board imagery in the joinery screen. View larger image
Sussex Heritage Trust Award - July 2008
Camillin Denny Architects have won the Sussex Heritage Trust 2008 Award for their Residential project, The Dovecote in Edburton. The Award was made at The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on 10 July 2008. View image gallery
Interior Design Associate - May 2008
Catherine Smith has joined our management team as Associate Interior Designer. She is leading our team of Interior designers to realise some very high profile office and residential interior design projects.
London Office Launch Party - May 2008
Camillin Denny Architects and Interiors and QED structures launched their new London Offices with a party for 60 guests. Drinks and canapés were enjoyed as guests mingled in the new office space. Thanks to all those who attended for a great evening! View image gallery
London Office - 3 March 2008
The London Office is now open. Camillin Denny Architects and QED Structures share a brand new office space in Fulham, London. Projects in Mayfair, Belgravia, Highgate and Westminster now have a dedicated London Team of Architects, Interior Designers and Structural Engineers.
Listed Property Show, Olympia - 23 February 2008
Camillin Denny Architects and Interiors exhitition of recently completed projects at Olympia, London. The exhibition runs from 23-24 February 2008.
Christmas trip to Budapest - 10 December 2007
Camillin Denny Architect’s Christmas Study Trip and Party took place in Budapest on 2nd December 2007. Attended by 47 staff and partners the company spent 3 nights in Budapest and visited the parliament, castle, museums, Christmas market and new buildings. The weekend culminated in a meal at the Gundel restaurant. View image gallery
CD & QED launch party - 27 September 2007
“The launch party went with a bang with around 70 guests enjoying local canapés and drinks. Thanks to all of those who attended and made it such a special evening. A range of the practices work was on display.” View image gallery
New Offices - July 2007
From 30 July 2007 Camillin Denny Architects are relocating to the Penthouse floor of New England House in the New England Quarter of Brighton. We will have 3500sq ft of newly fitted out office space to accommodate our 30 Architects and Designers. We will also have the added bonus of sharing our space with QED Structures, to provide Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers and Structural Engineers all under one roof.
New Associate - July 2007
Abe Mohsin has joined Camillin Denny Architects as an Associate - he has a wealth of experience having worked previously on a number of sustainable design projects. He is now working on a number of new university buildings in Libya.
New Associate - March 2007
Ivor Dring has recently joined Camillin Denny Architects having worked on a number of high profile residential developments including some of the new contemprary apartment buildings in the Preston area of Brighton. He is now the Associate Architect in charge of the £10m refurbishment at Eaton Square in London.
New Staff - 6 February 2007
Camillin Denny Architects have appointed three new members of staff: Ivor Dring a Senior Architect, Aliana Contreras an Assistant Architect and Marco Paul an Assistant Architect.
Christmas in Marrakech - December 2006
Camillin Denny Architects annual Christmas Study Trip 2006 was to Marrakech. Visits were made to palaces, gardens, souks, Hammams and the central areas of Marrakech. This trip will count towards the RIBA Continued Professional Development requirements for the office. View image gallery
RIBA Sussex Architects Ball - November 2006
Camillin Denny Architects attend the RIBA Sussex Architects Ball at The Grand Hotel in Brighton in November 2006.
New Associate - September 2006
Jim has worked with Mark Camillin for the past 3 years and is a Senior Designer with the Practice. Jim has just completed the Grade 2* Listed Building and Extension to a House in Highgate. Read more...
New staff - July 2006
Camillin Denny Architects have taken on a number of talented new designers and administrative staff to work on a number of new projects in the office.
Planning consent for new build - March 2006
Camillin Denny Architects have achieved planning consent for a new build residential and retail development in Sompting, West Sussex. More...
Sustainable Design Policy - March 2006
Camillin Denny have adopted a new sustainable design policy for all new Projects. Please refer to the new Sustainable Design section of the Website.
Camillin Denny Offices - January 2006
Work starts to extend the offices in the New Year creating another floor of office and meeting space.
Camillin Denny Christmas Trip - December 2005
The office flew to Malaga for their Christmas Lunch at the Parador Gilbalfaro. Highlights of the trip included a visit to the Alcazaba, The Picasso Museum, The Christmas Market and the Malaga nightspots.
Phase 1 - Private House Sussex - December 2005
The living room, kitchen, study and dining area to this private house in Sussex have now been completed and the images are now updated in the recent projects section of the website, Phase 2 is due to start on site in February 2006.
Completion of Apartment - 05 December 2005
Camillin Denny have completed the refurbishment of an apartment in Mayfair the images are now updated on the website in the recent projects section.