Supporting Dublin Schoolchildren during World Autism Month
April was World Autism Month, providing countries all over the globe with the opportunity to increase awareness and acceptance of autism by helping neurodiverse people to reach their full potential. One school in Dublin is successfully helping its pupils build confidence and new skills through an approach known as equine therapy.
Ballymore neighbourhoods shortlisted for four awards
Four Ballymore neighbourhoods in London have been shortlisted for industry accolades – extending our run of awards success.
“Our lucky number 7” at Seamount Rise
Beautiful Malahide is a coastal community in one of Dublin’s most sought-after suburbs and Ballymore is onsite here creating an entirely new neighbourhood at Seamount Rise. Here. we meet one family who tell us why this is their ‘forever home’.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part III
This is the final article in our series International Women’s Day, articles in which we meet just some of the great women who help make Ballymore the business it is today. Our final feature of this series focuses on Senior Design Manager Ruphina Choe and Nicola Zech-Berens – a project director in London.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part II
All this week, we're marking International Women’s Day - introducing you to just some of the great women in our workforce. Today we focus on Rachel Hoy and Kelly O’Shea, two of our colleagues in Dublin who talk us through their work and home lives.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part I
This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day, meeting just some of the great women who help make Ballymore the business it is today. We’ve selected some of our female colleagues in the UK and Ireland, sharing their stories throughout the week. Today, we start with Suzanne Hussey (42), who works as Project Manager in Dublin, and Lynnette Uzell – who works in our customer care team in London.
Design competition launched to re-green Edgware’s Station Road
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA), in partnership with Ballymore, Barnet Council and Transport for London (TfL), has launched a new design competition, ‘More Edgware, Less Anywhere’. Emerging architects, landscape architects and designers are invited to submit a proposal for a new public realm intervention in Edgware, re-introducing greening on the High Street.
The future of the town centre
Ballymore joined forces with international real estate journal Bisnow this week, hosting a debate on the future of the UK’s town centres and high streets.
A new era for construction
The construction industry faces major changes this year as the sector implements the new Building Safety Act – which drives a whole new safety regime for the construction industry.
Celebrating Europe’s best towns and cities at London City Island
Ballymore’s London City Island played host to The Academy of Urbanism’s Great Place Urbanism Awards, welcoming architects, designers and other guests to the area.
Ballymore helps celebrate Britain’s beautiful new buildings
Tintagel Castle Footbridge in Cornwall – the legendary home of King Arthur - was crowned the overall winner of the inaugural Building Beauty Awards hosted by the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust and sponsored by Ballymore.
Another prestigious award for Goodluck Hope
Goodluck Hope has won a Gold accolade at this year’s WhatHouse? Awards – one of the property industry’s most prestigious ceremonies.
Putting music at the beating heart of Embassy Gardens
London’s first community concert hall in more than a decade has opened at Embassy Gardens, as charity World Heart Beat launches a new, accessible venue for local people.
Honouring Her Majesty’s legacy at Nine Elms
Sean Mulryan, Ballymore’s Chairman and Chief Executive, and Stephen Bayley Hon FRIBA, Chairman of The Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, planted the first of nine elm trees in the Nine Elms Park at Embassy Gardens, as part of ‘The Queen’s Green Canopy’ and in memory of the late Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Ballymore experts appointed to help shape the future of London
Development Director, Steve Tennant and Development Manager, Michelle Burton have both been appointed to the New London Architecture’s (NLA’s) expert panels for High Streets and Public Realm, respectively.
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.
Ballymore backs small business success in the capital
Having weathered the pandemic, small businesses are squaring up to the fresh challenges of the cost of living crisis and the UK’s 5 million or more artisan makers, café owners, creatives, street food chefs and entrepreneurs are applying their imagination and innovation to keep on attracting customers.
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.