Ballymore picks up two British Homes Awards
The British Homes Awards has crowned Ballymore its 2022 Homebuilder of the Year at its annual ceremony at the Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square on 30 September.
Sheriff Street Open Air Art Exhibition launched
One of Dublin’s largest scale open-air art exhibitions was unveiled on Sheriff Street today. Ballymore’s Dublin Arch Murals aim to make art accessible to all using eight up-and-coming, local and established artists to create large-scale dramatic work.
Ballymore partners with TfL to deliver renewal of Edgware town centre
Ballymore and Transport for London (TfL)’s commercial property company, TTL Properties Ltd (TTLP) have formally committed to combine their landholdings in Edgware. Working with the London Borough of Barnet, they will deliver their shared vision of a reimagined town centre with a thriving high street on Station Road open to all.
Ballymore lodges planning application to ‘open the gates’ to historic St. James’s Gate
Ballymore has today (29 July) submitted planning permission to Dublin City Council to regenerate and open the gates of the historic St. James’s Gate site to become the ‘Guinness Quarter’ – a world class, modern, and dynamic urban neighbourhood in Dublin 8.
Ballymore and LLDC establish joint venture to transform Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Ballymore has formed a 50/50 joint venture partnership with The London Legacy Development Company (LLDC), to bring new homes, jobs and amenities to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Goodluck Hope awarded “best place to live” at the Building London Planning Awards
Ballymore’s Goodluck Hope development at East London’s Leamouth peninsula won “Best place to live” at this year’s Building London Planning Awards.
Helping future design talent evolve new ideas in London
Ballymore sponsored the London School of Architecture’s Summer Design Charrette this month – helping connect the design community with emerging talent as they seek to address critical urban challenges.
Planning approval granted at Dublin Arch
Ballymore has received planning permission for phase 2 of its Dublin Arch mixed-use development adjacent to Connolly Railway Station in Dublin 1, paving the way for the creation of two residential blocks and four office buildings, all of which overlook a new central public space.
“What next for London?” John Mulryan has his say
Group Managing Director, John Mulryan, has shared his vision for the future of the British capital, featuring on a new podcast series entitled: ‘What next for London?’
A sustainability first; Ballymore uses low-carbon technology in 8th Lock development
Ballymore has “topped out” the first building in 8th Lock, the final phase of its development at Royal Canal Park in Ashtown, Dublin 15. 8th Lock is the first large development in Ireland or the UK to make use of a pioneering low carbon product, Carbon Cure.
Three Snowhill crowned ‘best workplace’
Three Snowhill in Birmingham has won a 2022 British Council for Offices (BCO) Award – an accolade which recognises the highest quality developments in the office sector across the UK. Three Snowhill is the largest-ever speculative city centre office scheme built outside London attracting tenants including BT.
Ballymore submits plans for Brewhouse 2 at St. James’s Gate
Ballymore has applied for planning permission to repurpose the Brewhouse 2 building at St. James’s Gate in Dublin into a modern office space. The building, which was once part of Guinness’ brewery operations, will create a major headquarters building for Diageo Ireland, which will anchor the overall scheme. Refurbishing this building will also facilitate the wider redevelopment at St. James’s Gate.
“Stunning architecture and striking landscaping” – judges give Dublin Landings another award
Dublin Landings has been awarded the 2022 Urban Design & Architecture Award – the second accolade to be presented to the waterfront scheme this year. Judges noted “the project is distinguished by its stunning architecture and striking landscaping”, as well as referencing to the “calibre of the tenants who have chosen to take space there”; businesses now anchored at Dublin Landings include We Work, The Central Bank of Ireland and the National Treasury Management Agency.
Travel the Elizabeth Line for the latest in London living
London’s brand new Crossrail link is a fantastic addition to the capital’s transport network, making it a whole lot quicker and simpler to travel across the capital. The Elizabeth Line’s distinctive silver grey and purple trains entered service from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east on 24 May, just ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Helping shape London’s future – Ballymore joins the new Place Commission for London
Ballymore has joined the newly-launched London First Place Commission, helping to produce a framework and recommendations to evolve London's built environment as it recovers from the pandemic.
“Joyful and inspiring” Royal Wharf Primary School wins a prestigious architecture award
Royal Wharf Primary School has been named as a winner of a 2022 RIBA London Award – one of the most prestigious awards in architecture – with judges calling the school “joyful and inspiring.”
Catching colour at London City Island
A colourful new art installation has brought together the best of London City Island’s community this month, with a sculpture, performative dance piece and post-production film, all created by Islanders and creative partners of Ballymore.
Ballymore secures planning permission for Cuba Street
Ballymore has successfully secured planning permission (subject to a Section 106 agreement) from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ Strategic Development Committee to create a new residential-led, mixed-use development in London’s Docklands.
Section 106 agreement secured for Bishopsgate Goodsyard
Bishopsgate Goodsyard Regeneration Ltd, the 50:50 joint venture between international property developers Ballymore and Hammerson, has completed the Section 106 agreement, unlocking the 1.7 million sq ft mixed-use regeneration area in Shoreditch, one of central London’s highest growth neighbourhoods.
Raising thousands for the people of Ukraine
The Lockdown Room bar and restaurant at Ballymore’s London City Island has raised more than £22,000 to help the people of Ukraine. In its commitment to charitable causes, Ballymore matched The Lockdown Room’s £10,000 fundraising target.
Investing in innovation
Ballymore Chairman and CEO Sean Mulryan has invested €5 million in Irish electric bike maker Modmo – an innovative start-up which has now raised €8.7 million over the past year with ambitious plans to have its e-bikes in every household in the world.
Standard Hotels is coming to Dublin Arch
Boutique hotelier chooses new Ballymore neighbourhood for first hotel in Ireland
Ballymore showcases Guinness Quarter plans
Chance to explore vision for regeneration of historic Dublin brewery site.
Northern Line has arrived at Nine Elms
New Tube station links Embassy Gardens to central London
Ballymore chairman celebrates marina regeneration
Community helps boost west of Ireland tourism with jetty project
X Factor winner Dalton Harris to headline at London City Island
Singer will perform at closing event of east London’s first summer Islander Festival.
Ballymore invites Londoners to ‘Meet Me At The Pier’
Family fun, live music, street food and cocktails are on the menu to celebrate the launch of Riverscape, Ballymore & Oxley’s new riverside neighbourhood in the making.
Ballymore partners with Sainsbury’s to deliver London homes
Major regeneration could bring up to 2,800 homes, job opportunities and new town centre.
Crafting a city neighbourhood for Dublin’s Docklands
A Scandi design influence, traditional construction approaches and ‘wild’ landscaping have all gone into making Dublin Landings.
Take on an activity challenge for charity
Dragons at The Docks is raising funds for Irish charities with a very special competition this year.
Big screenings and fine dining are bringing new places to life
A fantastic series of summer events have arrived at London City Island and Goodluck Hope.
Final homes launch at Embassy Gardens
The Courtyard Collection at The Modern is a stylish finale for Nine Elms neighbourhood.
School children get a little extra help with learning
Initiative provides 100 iPads to special needs assistants in County Roscommon