Kidney Transplant Update

I haven't posted much on this topic recently. Quite simply the transplant was delayed due to a question regarding my dad's health related to his heart condition.

WELL, I am glad to say that today we have received a Green light from the surgeons and it's full steam ahead.

Everything going well and with no further set backs I am looking at going under the knife in August and then hopefully this will allow dad to return to health, or as close as can be expected.

I am quite excited at the prospect of better health for my Dad and hope that when this is all over he can finally spend quality time with the whole family including his 3 grand daughters. I will keep you all posted, now that there is something to post about.

Urban Realm report on Block Architects Glasgow Office

Urban Realm's web site report on Block Architects recent Glasgow opening - Read the article here

Announcement - Block Architects Open Glasgow Office

Kenneth and the Team at Block Architect's Hamilton are pleased to announce the opening of a New Office at 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, Tel 0141 278 3632.

This has been brought about by increased confidence in the market place for 2010 and kick starts Kenneth's ambition and drive to establish a UK brand of Architects recognised for exemplorary service in projects under £2m construction cost.

'Early January and so far in February has seen a lot of promising signs in the market place and with orders up I take this bold step.'

We intend to review the performance of the office during the first 6 months of this year with a view to opening another office in Edinburgh. This will allow block architects to develop and refine their current service throughout the central belt.

Renewal of Entrepreneurial Exchange Membership

Kenneth is proud to announce that he has again renewed his Membership at the Entrepreneurial Exchange.

The Entrepreneurial Exchange

'For entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs'

The Entrepreneurial Exchange is Scotland’s leading organisation for ambitious growth oriented entrepreneurs. Through its comprehensive programme of events The Exchange helps inform, motivate, educate, inspire and support entrepreneurs to build their businesses bigger, faster.
Established in 1994 with 50 founder members, The Exchange now has some 450 members heading-up companies employing more than 270,000 people and with a collective turnover of over £20 billion.

Work Commences on Uddingston Library Refurbishment

Work has commenced on the refurbishment and rennovation of the Catgory C Listed former Uddingston Library, Main Street, South Lanarkshire.

Block Architects have been working with Developers, DSR Limited for a year to secure listed planning consent and building warrant for the conversion of the building into a flatted development.

Repair works have now started on the outside of the building for both the repairs to roof, external stonework, and injection dpc at low level all of which will ensure that when finished the exterior will look crisp and fresh and hopefully close to 'good as new'.

Recently the Ground Floor, of the 3 storey development has been secure by local dentist Mr Neil Simpson, effectionately known as The Tooth Doctor. Block Architects are assisting him with the proposed relocation of his Dental Practice into the Ground Floor. This is currently being negotiated with South Lanarkshire Council and Detailed Planning Approval is awaited imminently.

Anyone who is interested in the purchase of these flats in Uddingston should contact DSR Developments through Block Architects. Click here to Contact us or Tel 01698 422358.

Planning Permission for 4 plots at Dipool Farm, by Carnwath

Block Architects are pleased to announce that we have this week achieved detailed planning consent for our Client. The approval for 4 house plots in a remote rural location just outside Carnwath has been testing for all involved.

Specialist planning advice has been sought from Mr Neil Gainford, who lead the Team with the negotiations with both Scottish Executive and SLC Planning Department.

At block architects we pride ourselves in being able to take what seems to be the impossible and being able to turn that into a realistic proposal. This often involves the engagement of other professional disciplines, however this has the undoubted benefit of being able to deliver as a team.

The Client is now able to offer the site as a whole or as individual plots for for sale. Interested parties can contact him through www.blockarchitects.co.uk or call us on 01698 422358

Confidence Is Up!

It would appear that as we hit 2010 with the close prospect of the UK coming out of recession, if we have not already done so, that many potential clients are looking at pushing the button with their projects.

Since re-opening after the holiday shut down block architects has seen a flurry of enquiries most of which look extremely promising.

Here's to prosperity in 2010