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DB3 at UKREiiF 2023

Following the success of last year’s inaugural UKREiiF, the city of Leeds is once again set to welcome visitors from across the property and construction industry. Our team are looking forward to making the most of the week, and having the opportunity to meet contacts from across the country.

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Mastering high-end retail design: Insights from Senior Associate, Rob Prescott

In this Q&A session with our Senior Associate Rob Prescott, we explored the critical role that architecture plays in creating successful shopping environments, especially in the realm of luxury retail.

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London's architectural landscape: Embracing change and innovation in the construction industry with Julius Steinert

Looking towards the future, the construction industry is poised for significant changes in London, and Julius Steinert, our Director and Architect, shares his insights on the biggest trends shaping the industry.

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Collaborating for Success: Q&A with Michael French on the Importance of Communication in Project Delivery

In this Q&A session, DB3 Associate Michael French shares valuable insights into his strategies for overcoming obstacles and tailoring projects to individual client requirements.

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Building Success through Relationships: Insights from DB3 Win Work Lead and Associate Director Charlotte Scaife

Charlotte leads DB3’s strategy for winning work through strategic partnerships and key client relationships across our UK studios. With over 20 years’ experience working in the property and construction industry, Charlotte’s connections span from developers, consultants, designers & contractors.

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The rise of modular construction: An expert Q&A with Lee Holmes

As the construction industry continues to rapidly evolve, there is growing recognition that modular construction is emerging as a leading method of building. By utilising this technique, new builds can be delivered in a more efficient manner while also minimising materials waste.

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Exploring the future of energy & waste: An inspiring Q&A with director Tom Hill on circular economy, innovation, and local authority leadership

In this Q&A, Tom shares his unique insights and perspectives on the pivotal role of energy & waste in addressing the challenges of the future. He draws on his experience to discuss topics such as the circular economy and the critical role of local authorities in promoting sustainable practices.

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Unlocking the secrets of sustainable and people-orientated urban design with master planner Hemal Patel

In this insightful Q&A, Hemal Patel shares her valuable experiences and perspectives on the crucial role of master planning, sustainable design practices, and the impact of emerging technology on our approach to urban planning.

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Q&A with David Hooley: Designing for the Future of Sports & Leisure - Embracing Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

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UKREiiF 2022

DB3 and Formation 3D (F3D) have partnered with UKREiiF – the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) Event,, which is taking place in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

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MIPIM 2022

2022 sees the return of MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate event. With global travel opening up, the conference promises to be jam packed with a full four-day programme of speeches, panels, awards and in-person networking events!

Formation 3D Launch

We are delighted to announce the launch of Formation 3D (F3D) – the new one stop shop for all drone, ground based technology and 3D services for clients UK wide.

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DB3 Leeds Halloween Party 2021

There were some spooky going-ons at our DB3 Leeds studio this October.

Thought Leadership

COP26 - Climate Change from an Architect’s Perspective

Q&A with our DB3 Architect and Passivhaus Certified Designer Lydia H on our actions about climate change.

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DB3 announce 2021 Values Awards Winners

DB3 hosted their values awards on World Values Day and here are the winners.

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DB3 Leeds studio hosts RIBA Awards

Our DB3 Leeds studio had the honour of being the chosen venue for the RIBA Yorkshire 2021 Celebration & Social in October, which was attended by 70 guests including RIBA Award winners.

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DB3 Move to Manchester

Our Building Services Engineering and Architects team re-located to a new studio in central Manchester.

Q&A with DB3 Sports & Leisure team - Part 2: The Future & Trends

In Part 2 of our Q&A with our Sports and Leisure team share their insight into trends, challenges and ambitions but also their vision as Architects and Engineers for this wellbeing sector.

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World Photography Day 2021: Spotlight on Architecture Photography

To mark World Photography Day, which is on the 19th August, we sat down with Ross Hamilton – our in-house photographer and co-founder of Formation 3D – to get some insights into architectural photography, not just from the ground but from the sky!

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Q&A with DB3 Sports & Leisure team - Part 1: The Past & the Present

As part of our DB3 Summer of Sport, where we are putting a spotlight on our expertise in this sector, we did a Q&A with our 12 member strong Sports & Leisure team of architects, designers and engineers.

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Thoughts on the Inpatient Environment

In this thought leadership piece, Jamie shares how his extended hospital stay experience has shaped his vision as to how architects can design a better healing experience.

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Tour de DB3’s Recent Cycling Projects

With Tour de France 2021 commencing, we had a chat with our Sports and Leisure team about the current trends in cycling & DB3’s latest cycling projects.

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What National Walking Month means to me

As a pioneer of netwalking, it seemed appropriate to ask our Associate Director for Business Development – Charlotte Scaife – to share her thoughts on National Walking Month in May, which was a celebration of walking, championed by Living Streets charity.

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How can architects incorporate cultural diversity in their design?

Our Managing Director, Nathan McNamara reflections on World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2021 and how architects can make a positive impact.

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Introducing Lee Holmes - our New Associate

Joining our DB3 Leeds studio is our new Associate Lee Holmes – to get to know him better, we had a great Q&A conversation and here is what we found out about him.

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Bidding farewell to Monk Fryston Coach House

With the move of DB3 Architecture Headquarters to the heart of Leeds City Centre imminent, we had a chat with our Chairman Alistair Hamilton, who joined the firm in 1989 when we moved to Monk Fryston and reflected on past 31 year at the Coach House.

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Education and the Pandemic Ripple

Our Associate Rob Prescott asks how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the education sector and explores what industry can do to help.

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DB3 join the Force of Good with Heart of the City

Following a comprehensive assessment, DB3 Architecture is delighted to accept a place in the newcomer programme run by the charity Heart of the City. Their responsible business programme seeks to guide SMEs in making an even more positive impact on people, places and the planet.

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The Role of Architects in Addressing Climate Change

Thought Leadership piece from our Senior Associate Mark Baggoley urging Architects to lead in addressing the issue of climate change.

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DB3 win a place in the Digital Enterprise Top 100

DB3 Architecture is proud to be named amongst the one hundred most digitally transformational, resilient and innovative businesses in the Leeds City Region in this year’s Digital Enterprise TOP 100 report.

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Revealing DB3 Charity of the Year 2021

The pandemic has triggered, what the charity Mind call a mental health emergency, so we decided to support them in their quest to help those affected by it.

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Scunthorpe Energy Recovery Centre

DB3 have been procured by McFadden Building and Civil Engineering Limited to deliver the design for a new state-of-the-art 49.9MW Energy Recovery Centre in North Lincolnshire.

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Celebrating David Suggitt Architectural Career

David Suggitt has retired from our practice after 53 years of service. To mark the occasion we look back at his career as an Architect and Director and showcase some of his achievements.

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Farewell DB3 Loughborough & Hello DB3 Birmingham Studio

After almost 40 years in Loughborough, we are moving our studio to Birmingham city centre, but first we wanted to take a final look back and celebrate our time in Leicestershire.

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Getting to know our new Senior Architect Hemal Patel

Warm welcome to DB3 Architecture Hemal – we had a chat to get to know her better and this is what we found out.

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DB3 named supplier for a 10-year consultancy framework worth £550m

We have secured a place on the Tower Hamlets DPS for the Commissioning of Construction Consultancy Services for Lot A Architecture and Design, Lot J MEP and Lot K Principal Designer.

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DB3 Leeds Summer Event 2021

To celebrate the opening of our new headquarters in Leeds we hosted a summer party and here are the pictures!

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Introducing Charlotte Scaife: Q&A with our new Business Development Manager

We are delighted to welcome Charlotte Scaife to DB3, who is taking on the role as our Business Development Manager. To get to know her better, we’ve had a quick round of Q&A

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October spelled some great DB3 Project Handovers

October has been such an incredibly busy month completing some of the great projects we’ve been working on, including…

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The Green Homes Grant

Our very first guest blog from Home & Maker about the Government’s new grant for a home improvement project.

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Celebrating the opening of Buxton Crescent Hotel: A chat with Matt Ganley

The doors of this historic Grade 1 listed Georgian building have opened once again, after 17 year renovation project which our MEP team have been part of since day one. Matt tells our story.

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DB3 Proud to be appointed on the Procure Partnership Framework

Following on from the recent announcements of the Procure Partnership Framework (Professional Services) Agreement, we are delighted to be selected as the Architect for the regions South Wales and North Wales as well as the MEP Design supplier for North Wales, East of England and South West England.

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DB3 Cardiff Studio celebrates its 1st Year at New Location

To celebrate this and almost 100 years of architecture in Wales, we put our DB3 Cardiff Studio in the spotlight – our team, their successes and future projects.

Thought Leadership

Converting Commercial Properties into Residential Use – Let’s Discuss

We’re exploring the impact, oppportunities and challenges following on from the Government’s recent increase of flexibility in the planning system to allow change of use/conversion of commercial properties into residential use.

Thought Leadership

Is it Time to Rewrite or even Scrap the Building Bulletins?

We are asking ourselves how the future of classroom design will look like and possible solutions in post covid times.

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New decade. New website. New logo!

We have been busy working with Cubby Studio to develop not only an exciting new website, but also the DB3 identity to guide us into this new decade as well as a very new next chapter for us all…

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New Management structure for DB3 Leeds studio

The Leeds studio of DB3 Architecture is pleased to be able to confirm its new management structure and Head of Sectors…

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Pagabos' Success

DB3 are delighted to announce that we been named Building Services Engineering approved consultants for the Pagabo’s Professional Services Framework…

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Meet our new Joint MD: Q&A with Nathan McNamara

Back in April, Nathan returned to DB3 and we are delighted to have him now on board as our Managing Director…

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Exploring the workplace in a post Covid-19 world: Asia

We are keeping a close eye on how the world of workspace design is evolving and the lessons learned so far. Our first article examines and compares the lockdown easing policies introduced in South East Asia and New Zealand to the UK…

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Jamie’s Revit-ing Experience

We firmly believe that gaining experience on the job is invaluable – to mark National Apprenticeship Week we had a chat with Jamie Farnell, who is currently on a 12 month work placement with us…

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Julius Steinert appointed as Director of DB3

Delighted to announce the appointment of Julius Steinert as a Director, who is a RIBA qualified Chartered Architect and joined our practice in 2003.

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London's architectural landscape: Embracing change and innovation in the construction industry with Julius Steinert

London's architectural landscape: Embracing change and innovation in the construction industry with Julius Steinert

Unlocking the secrets of sustainable and people-orientated urban design with master planner Hemal Patel

Unlocking the secrets of sustainable and people-orientated urban design with master planner Hemal Patel

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