April 2023
Group Ginger are seeking a qualified architect with 3-5 years of industry experience post-degree to join our team.
March 2023
Following a competitive tender process, Group Ginger are pleased to share we have been appointed to work with the Henry Moore Foundation on the redevelopment of interior front of house, engagement and staff areas at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.
February 2023
Simon and Samantha had a great time presenting our Corn Exchange scheme to members of the Doncaster Civic Trust.
February 2023
Group Ginger are excited to share that we have won the opportunity to work with East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the refurbishment of Goole Market Hall.
February 2023
Group Ginger are pleased to share proposals for a full retrofit of Castleton Mill Production Studios.
February 2023
Group Ginger were invited to judge at the second annual NAS X NUAS Design Competition.
January 2023
Works are progressing at Doncaster Corn Exchange with internal strip out and building fabric repairs well underway.
December 2022
Group Ginger have received approval for revised proposals to restore Blakey Moor Terrace following a series of structural failures to the existing building.
October 2022
Group Ginger are developing design proposals for the relocation of the train operating companies' accommodation at York Station.
October 2022
Group Ginger are working in collaboration with WSP and Cushman & Wakefield to develop a feasibility study for the re-inhabitation of the ‘Streets in the Sky’ at Halifax Borough Market, on behalf of Calderdale Borough Council.
September 2022
Group Ginger welcomes Alice Pun to the team as Part 1 architectural assistant.
August 2022
We are pleased to share that our scheme for Doncaster Corn Exchange has received Listed Building Consent!
August 2022
Our conversion of Blakey Moor Terrace is continuing at pace.
August 2022
Group Ginger have submitted a planning application on behalf of Pavers Shoes to extend their existing office accommodation at their York Head Office at Northminster Business Park.
August 2022
Group Ginger are proud to have been shortlisted to develop our proposals in response to the Leeds City of Culture 2023 artists brief for the East Leeds Observatory, inspired by the 300th year birthday of Sir John Smeaton.
July 2022
Group Ginger were invited to present at Leeds Civic Trusts webinar, ‘Retrofit, Refurbishment and Repurposing: The Action Gap’.
July 2022
We are delighted to provide details of a residential scheme that has recently been submitted for planning approval. Group Ginger have been working with a private client to design 3 new Mews houses on a derelict site in Compton, York.
July 2022
"I love it - nice and fresh, clean, tidy – beautiful!” - We are getting great feedback on our recently completed Food Hall in Peterborough!
April 2022
Congratulations to Samantha on Passing her Part 3 Architectural studies from the RIBA North West to become a fully fledged Architect. Group Ginger are proud to have her as part of our team!
April 2022
Group Ginger are happy to share that our Toddbrook Sailing Club scheme has been granted planning approval!
March 2022
We are pleased to welcome Ella Caldicott to Group Ginger as a Part 2 architectural assistant. Ella recently graduated from the Bartlett School of Architecture, and brings her passion for fabrication, bespoke detail and model making to the team.
August 2021
Whitby Street Studios wins RIBA's North East Building of the Year Award 2021.
August 2021
Group Ginger are delighted that our very own David Pogson won this year's RIBA Project Architect of the Year award!
May 2021
Group Ginger has been selected as one of Britain's Best Emerging Architects and have been featured in the New Architects 4 book, the latest edition of the Architecture Foundation’s long running series.
April 2021
Planning was submitted to reconfigure this family house. The design meets the changing needs of a growing family and makes a significant difference in how the family can enjoy both their home and garden.
March 2021
Group Ginger have been appointed by Harrogate Borough Council to develop a phased masterplan for the regeneration of Harrogate Convention Centre.
November 2020
Planning has been secured for a new rear extension, adding a key social and entertaining space which relates to the substantial garden.
July 2020
We are delighted that Hartlepool Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Architectural Client of the Year category in the Architect of the Year.
June 2020
An exemplary modern heritage interpretation providing beneficial economic and social impact to the future high street.
June 2020
Group Ginger has been shortlisted for RIBA North East award among the six buildings
May 2020
A productive and bio-diverse rural landscape Set in the foothills of the south Pennine range, Northern England, the original farm benefits from panoramic views of the beautiful open countryside.
May 2020
The Bis, Hartlepool;
A vibrant flexible workspace providing studios and offices for established and new business start-ups through the refurbishment and extension of the Grade II listed former General Post Office Building on Whitby Street in Hartlepool.
May 2020
Group Ginger has been selected as one of Britain's Best Emerging Architects.
April 2020
Lower Eastfield farm has secured detailed planning permission and work is now progressing on the technical and detail designs to enable contractor selection and a start on site with phase one; the conversion of the outbuildings and long barn.
March 2020
Group Ginger are working with Teignbridge District Council to prepare their investment and development plans for the Alexandra Theatre, Market Hall and Market Square.
December 2019
We are working closely with the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to develop Blakey Moor Terrace and help bring forward Townscape Heritage grant funded projects in the Northgate area.
December 2019
We were pleased to host RIBA Yorkshire AGM at the Leeds City Free room at Ginger Works.
The Leeds City Free room is a place where artists, civic minded community groups and organisations can meet, display work and discuss opportunities and initiatives relevant to the city and the region. We are providing an independent agenda free space in the city.
December 2019
Group Ginger have been appointed to come up with the design for the redevelopment of Blakey Moor Terrace in Blackburn by the Blackburn with Darwen Council.
October 2019
A full planning application has been submitted for Lower Eastfield Farm ans is due to be determinded in December 2019. The design refurbishes extends and creates new accommodation to provide three new homes, an apple barn, an orchard, hay loft and wider tiered landscaping.
October 2019
Free Room;
Central to the works is the social and meeting space, Leeds CityFree Room; an open environment where conversation, discussion, debate and collaboration is nurtured and celebrated.
September 2019
Group Ginger attended the UNIMAKER forum hosted by the iForge in the Diamond at the University of Sheffield. We gathered with people from across the UK and beyond who run makerspaces, or are just starting out on their makerspace journey.
August 2019
Our latest completed project, Hartlepool Whitby Studios was featured in the Architects' Journal! We converted and extended the existing Grade II-listed former post office to provide education suites, teaching spaces, graduate studios and social networking for Hartlepool Borough Council and the Northern School of Art. To read the full article head over to AJ website
August 2019
Group Ginger’s new Pocket Book is now published. Pocket Book 02 presents the studios work, ethos and ambitions over the past 5 years. We hope you enjoy this new Pocket Book, “BE GINGER TOO”.
August 2019
It's taken nearly a year to realise the project from initially finding the building to completing the purchase and then refurbishing the space. Thanks to Crispin Interiors for all their support with the refurbishment and the quality finish.
June 2019
Group ginger have been working with Leeds City Council to inform their plans for the open spaces surrounding St John’s Church.
June 2019
Group ginger win limited competition to secure the opportunity to refurbish and modernise a flagship office building at Lawnswood business Park, Leeds.
June 2019
Group Ginger have secured a certificate of lawful development, as formal confirmation from Selby District Council to permit the development of an outbuilding as a complementary facility to a family home which therefore does not require a detailed planning consent for the development proposal.
June 2019
Group Ginger are developing a flagship regeneration proposal for a new market, commercial space, cultural and leisure uses and a substantial number of affordable homes.
June 2019
Leeds Victoria gate phase one has delivered a high-quality retail environment which extends the established shopping quarter of Leeds; anchored with a John Lewis department store which has moved from its previous out of town location back into the heart of the city.
June 2019
A programme to help regenerate Cleethorpes town centre has received a £1m boost through the Government’s Local Growth Fund as part of their commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
May 2019
Scarborough Market and Tophill low The Hide were both received highly commended in RICS awards 2019; Scarborough Market in Building conservation category and Tophill low The Hide in Tourism & Leisure category
February 2019
Doncaster Council’s Cabinet agreed to appoint MAM, Market Asset Management to operate Doncaster and Mexborough Markets. Group ginger will be working with MAM to define the next chapter of this historic market; looking to the future and an investment of £2.3 million in the first 5-years and a further £6.2 million thereafter.
February 2019
Group ginger have secured an opportunity with a private client to develop their future family home and potentially four other homes through the extensive refurbishment, extension and new build of an existing farm holding just outside Barnsley.
January 2019
Planning submission registered with Leeds City Council for Victory Works, formerly Clarence house. The project provides 400m2 of office accommodation within in one of the remaining historic buildings within the Leeds Dock and Southbank area.
January 2019
Mai Omi successfully passed her national qualifying examination in Japan and obtained a licence as first-class Kenchikushi (architect and building engineers).
January 2019
Group Ginger are working with the council and Quarterbridge market specialists to test the feasibility of a flagship regeneration proposal for a new market, commercial space, cultural and leisure uses and a substantial number of affordable homes.
December 2018
Do it big, do it right, and do it with style – Fred and Ginger
December 2018
Group ginger have secured a freehold building in the heart of Leeds city centre for their future office. The proposals will refurbish the property into three units.
December 2018
Our design proposals for seven one bedroom, three storey townhouses with roof terrace have secured detailed planning. Work on site starts in earnest in the new year. The buildings are located in the heart of the city centre adjacent to the railway viaduct. Their central location hidden behind existing retail and entertainment venues makes them a perfect location for small urban living.
October 2018
Group Ginger welcomes Alice Brammer to the team for her second year out as a Part 1 graduate from Sheffield School of Architecture.
October 2018
SUAS were excited to commence the 2018 Autumn Guest lecture series, kicking off with Simon Baker of Group Ginger in the Well, Floor 16 from 6pm, followed by drinks afterwards at University Arms.
September 2018
Group ginger have been appointed to refurbish and extend the annex buildings at Castleton Mill. The work builds upon the success of phase one and will provide larger creative office suites to complement the range of spaces provided across the Mill.
September 2018
The class of 2017/18 graduated from (re)-activist studio in June. This year the studio explored “throwntogetherness” in Molenbeek Brussles; living togther as equals with dignity.
September 2018
Detailed planning has been submitted for Blayds Mews in the centre of Leeds for Seven one bedroom three storey mews houses with roof terrace gardens.
August 2018
Group Ginger is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Part I / Part II Architectural Assistant
June 2018
BUILD Magazine's annual architecture awards have named Group Ginger Most Client-Focussed Architects 2018 while Leeds College of Music takes Best UK Rooftop Extension & Refurbishment Project
June 2018
Following Group Ginger's success at the RIBA Regional Awards 2018, Simon reflects on working within Yorkshire.
June 2018
Group Ginger, Cushman & Wakefield and ARUP collaborate to develop a future vision for this cultural institution.
May 2018
Mai discusses what its like to work in Leeds for feature 'Practice architecture abroad 2' in the June 2018 issue of the Japanese Architectural journal.
May 2018
Scarborough Market Hall and Tophill Low Bird Hide were both declared winners at the awards ceremony in York, with Richard Hampshire taking home 'Client of the Year' for The Hide.
May 2018
The grass is down and the space has been transformed from a building site to a green public space. All it needs now is a lick of paint...
May 2018
Group Ginger visit the headquarters of DeltaLight in Belgium to learn how light can be used as a powerful tool in design.
May 2018
Creating contrast between new material finish and the existing building fabric of the new Business Innovation and Skills Centre.
May 2018
A diverse collection of perspectives stimulate discussion on 'What makes a Healthy City.' Kate Nicholson delivers a presentation on the New Neighbourhood Utility at the Health and the City Symposium.
May 2018
Following the construction of the roof top extension to Leeds College of Music and the completion of their new Skyline library, work starts on public realm improvements to the Quarry Hill cultural quarter.
May 2018
Simon shares the Group Ginger approach to architecture, creating social spaces, focused on place-making and experience. The talk is part of the Leeds Society of Architects Lecture Series.
April 2018
A healthy city is defined by a process, not an outcome. Join Developers, Architects, Urbanists, Council members and professionals for a series of breakfast talks at award winning venue “Leeds College of Music” on 16th May 2018.
April 2018
We are delighted to win Small Project Architect of the year at BD's Architect of the Year Awards last night.
March 2018
The Hide is the centre piece for Tophill Low Nature Reserve. It was also submitted as Regional Small Project of the Year.
March 2018
This Grade II Listed Market Hall is one of three Group Ginger projects that are shortlisted for this year’s RIBA Yorkshire Awards.
March 2018
Striking new addition to Leeds College of Music is one of thirteen buildings shortlisted for this year's RIBA Yorkshire Awards.
March 2018
Sam and Cian speak to BD about the challenges of starting out as a young practice and future aspirations for Group Ginger.
March 2018
We are thrilled to have Scarborough Market Hall, Tophill Low Bird Hide and Leeds College of Music all make the shortlist for RIBA Yorkshire regional awards.
March 2018
A very positive walk around the site this week with the Heritage and Countryside manager, Sarah Scarr. The spaces are beginning to take shape as the steelwork is erected and the partitions installed.
March 2018
In collaboration with Cushman Wakefield and North East Lincolnshire Council, the masterplan seeks to enhance the Victorian character of the resort and improve connectivity between the town and the seafront.
March 2018
With a record number of entries this year, we are very excited that Group Ginger have been shortlisted. We are in fantastic company.
March 2018
From the ruins of an Italian hilltop town to the heart of Zanzibar to Spode works, Stoke. A fantastic evening celebrating new design for old buildings.
March 2018
It was great to be part of the YAYA awards photoshoot on Tuesday! We are looking forward to the upcoming awards evening! Group Ginger has been shortlisted for BD's Architect of the Year Awards 2018.
February 2018
Group Ginger has been shortlisted for BD's Architect of the Year Awards 2018. We have been shortlisted for Young Architect of the Year and Small Project Architect of the Year.
January 2018
Successful presentation of the Future of the Food Axis at AMPS Conference Bristol 2018 in collaboration with Public Health Film Society and World Health Organisation.
January 2018
Our office trip this year took us on an exploration of Barcelona. Sala Beckett by Flores and Prats became a key case study.
December 2017
After several months of construction we have finally reached completion. The landlord and college are extremely pleased with their new space and the extension to the college above the BBC in Leeds.
December 2017
Proposals were submitted to Lichfield District council for c. 30,000sqft of retail space for Lichfield.
December 2017
Group Ginger are working with East Street Arts to develop the next phase of the Arts Hostel in Leeds.
December 2017
Feasibility studies have been prepared for a major development opportunity which looks to extend an existing town centre retail development with residential to bring city living into the heart of the city centre.
December 2017
Great trip to Jansen factory with Schuco UK. Fantastic steel production and impressive projects in St Gallan, Switzerland!
December 2017
In collaboration with Cushman and Wakefield, Gardiner and Theobold, ARUP and IPW.
December 2017
The London based course addresses both philosophical and practical aspects of the responsibility of working with historic buildings.
December 2017
The brise soleil is going up at Leeds College of Music making the final touches to the proposed elevation. Read more about Leeds College of Music here
December 2017
This annual award for recent graduates is given by The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, encourages and celebrates the sympathetic reuse of old buildings and sensitive new design in a historic context.
November 2017
Application submitted for Bright Ideas funding to support community business. The New Urban Utility seeks to transform waste and waste space into a community asset.
November 2017
Can collective action transform waste and waste space into a valuable resource, adding to the quality of life for the neighbourhood, establishing shared activity and contributing to health benefits?
November 2017
Planning application submitted for a landscape proposal to St Peter's Square, Leeds. The proposal draws on themes of performance prominent in the Quarry Hill cultural quarter.
October 2017
"Group Ginger has not being precious about the design ideas but open to discussion and constant client input to reach these shared goals."
October 2017
The bar is taking shape at The Venue, Leeds College of Music. The feature brass bar has been installed along with the hung metal powder-coated frame.
October 2017
Project partners gather at Whitby Street to mark the launch of work for The Business Innovation and Skills centre.
October 2017
A theatrical sweeping track for the space-dividing curtain at Leeds College of Music has just gone up.
October 2017
The city is turning into a place of consumption, without production. This is a problem!
September 2017
Created by the students of Studio [Re]Activist, the Kino-Cine-Bomber continues to captivate.
September 2017
Mai Omi was invited by the Japan Society of Urban and Reginal Planners (JSURP) to deliver a talk in Tokyo about Group Ginger’s approach to regeneration and urbanism in UK regional cities.
September 2017
Group Ginger invited to attend workshop to talk about the direction of development in the city of Leeds.
September 2017
Our design for the refurbishment of Grade II listed Hartlepool Post Office has been featured as a key regeneration project in Hartlepool!
September 2017
Since Scarborough Market’s refurbishment was completed, it has seen a surge of new and innovative businesses celebrating local skills.
September 2017
Group Ginger join forces with Urban Space Management, Cushman Wakefield, ARUP and Portas Agency in open tender for Halifax Borough Market
August 2017
Leeds College of Music's new venue is taking shape on site. Our design proposal consists of a rooftop extension and refurbishment at third floor level in order to extend the existing foyer facilities for ‘The Venue’ at Leeds College of Music.
August 2017
Distinction graduate from the University of Sheffield joins group ginger on a full time basis
August 2017
51 ideas – Group Ginger has just returned from its' Strategy and Reflection Day.
August 2017
Re-think 2017 is an annual competition organised by Balmond Studio, a research-led practice of architects, designers, artists and theoreticians run by the world’s leading thinker on form and structure – Cecil Balmond OBE.
August 2017
RE-Activist Architecture studio has been featured in the Architects' Journal annual degree show review.
August 2017
A student project by Re-Activist studio's John Chia has been featured on Arch Reporter.
August 2017
We are proud to announce that Scarborough Indoor Market has been shortlisted for the Constructing Excellence in Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2017.
August 2017
Things are taking shape as the construction of LCOM's new rooftop extension is underway.The design proposal consists of a rooftop extension and refurbishment at third floor level in order to extend the existing foyer facilities for ‘The Venue’ at Leeds College of Music. To read more about this project click here
August 2017
With the production of tender information for Lichfield Friarsgate, we have been busy considering a sensitive materials pallete for the scheme. The developments location within a conservation area has resulted in careful consideration of construction materials. To find out more about the Lichfield Friarsgate project click here.
June 2017
Our refurbishment of Scarborough Market has been featured by Conservation and Heritage Journal. Following CCF funding investment, Scarborough Market Hall has been transformed into a 21st Century retail space whilst still retaining the charm and character of a traditional market in the grade II listed historic building.
May 2017
Our design for a new bird hide at Tophill Low has now reached completion! Read more about it in projects
May 2017
We have a new visual for our design of new units linking the Three Spires Shopping Centre as part of the Lichfield Friarsgate Development. See more in projects.
May 2017
New images following the completion of our refurbishment of a grade 2 listed market Hall in Scarborough! See more in projects
May 2017
Simon Baker contributes to the discussion about importance of culture within the city of Hull. This article was recently featured in the Architects' Journal. To read the article in full click on the following link
May 2017
Following CCF funding investment, Scarborough Market Hall has been transformed into a 21st Century retail space whilst still retaining the charm and character of a traditional market in the grade II listed historic building. The grand opening of this project formed part of a number of cultural events within the town as part of its' exciting regeneration.
March 2017
We have rebranded our business cards to reflect our distinctive and dynamic team!
March 2017
Our refurbishment of a Grade II listed market hall in Scarborough is nearing completion!
January 2017
A three day symposium at the school of architecture, January 16th, 18th & 20th 2017. Simon Baker invited and hosted external practicing architects, and industry professionals to participate in this year's reflection of the industry.
January 2017
Group ginger were invited by English Heritage to a limited competitive tender and interview for Mount Grace Priory; to design a new visitors cafe and facilities building set in a meadow orchard.
January 2017
Construction of the new reception Bird Hide has reached completion. It is due to open later this month as the centre piece for Top Hill Low nature reserve, Driffield.
January 2017
The proposals for Leeds College of Music have caught the attention of Bdaily, online publisher of UK regional business news.
January 2017
Cian joined Group Ginger in November 2016 after working for award winning practices in London and Scotland
December 2016
Group Ginger's most recent study trip took us on an exploration of Amsterdam and specifically the pop up cultural and creative interventions at NDSM Island.
December 2016
Our proposed rooftop extention to 'The Venue' at Leeds College of Music has recieved planning approval.
November 2016
Group Ginger along with collaborator Sarah Mills have worked with Tsukuba University and Leeds School of Architecture. Group Ginger were invited as guest critic for unit review of the student proposals in Tokyo following the students study trip and helped facilitate a workshop with the Japanese students and Leeds Beckett Students in Scarborough.
November 2016
Simon Baker speaks at Sheffield School of Architecture's Theory Forum.
November 2016
Following planning approval for Post Office, Hartlepool, Group Ginger have been appointed by Hartlepool Council to develop technical design and tender information.
October 2016
Group Ginger has been featured in the Yorkshire Post, Marc Casci interviews Simon Baker to understand his business objectives
October 2016
Our proposal for works to Hartlepool's Grade II listed post office have recieved planning approval!
October 2016
Mike Hughes of Business Quarterly spends the morning with the team at Scarborough
October 2016
Our new pocket book celebrates two years of hard work and showcases our portfolio of projects, delivered, in design or at conception.
September 2016
Group Ginger is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Part II / Part III Architect.
September 2016
As prefabricated timber goes up on site, the Environment Journal has taken notice of Tophill Low's bird hide facility.
September 2016
We won! Further to an invited competition Group Ginger’s design proposal and competitive tender submission has been selected as the preferred scheme and group ginger as the preferred partner organisation.
September 2016
Things are moving fast at Tophill Low. The steel work is due to be completed this week with the timber frame and first floor slab following on in the next few weeks.
September 2016
Work to Scarborough's refurbished market hall and vaults is now taking shape as steelwork and timber go up on site.
July 2016
The detail planning application for the refurbishment and extension of the former post office headquarters on Whitby street in Hartlepool were submitted to Hartlepool Council at the beginning of July 2016.
July 2016
SSoA student Paul Bailey wins the inaugural Bryan Jefferson Prize for Excellence.
July 2016
The Allendale common and extensive moorland offer a dramatic and beautiful location.
July 2016
Group Ginger have been invited to limited competition to submit design ideas for a new wildlife centre at Gouthwaite reservoir, an area of outstanding natural beauty and an area of special scientific interest.
June 2016
The excellent work of [Re]Activist Architecture Class of 2015/16 will be on exhibition in the Sheffield School of Architecture's Summer Show.
June 2016
Sam's winning essay discusses the future of BIM as a social communicator.
June 2016
Work on the nature reserve and interpretation centre started on Site, June 1st 2016.
May 2016
The extensive refurbishment and extension of the grade ii listed market hall in Scarborough started on site.
May 2016
Group Ginger Architects have been appointed by Leeds College of Music following a design competition to review their existing facilities and enhance the visitor experience.
May 2016
Planning permission granted for U+I's Friarsgate development, 23rd May 2016
March 2016
Urban splash completes first phase at Park Hill and announces architects for next phase.
January 2016
Group Ginger recently embarked on its study trip,an exploration of architecture, art and just about anything that percolates inspiration.
October 2015
Its the quality beyond bravery. Support being shown for Group Ginger in California. Click here to see more news.
September 2015
For this proposal we are collaborating with Pippa Hale, Artist and Co-Founder of The Tetley.
September 2015
Group Ginger are celebrating their first birthday Thank you for all your support in making this year what its been.
September 2015
A community organisation has drawn up alternative plans for the future of the Grade II-listed Elinor Lupton Centre in Headingley – to turn it into a music hub rather than a pub.
August 2015
Dalby Offshore Services, in conjunction with Scarborough Borough Council, is developing Endeavour Wharf, Whitby to become a key Operations and Maintenance centre for the Offshore Wind industry.
July 2015
Dalby Offshore Limited appoints Group Ginger to design their new Whitby Headquarters Operations and Maintenance Centre.
July 2015
Creation of a 21st century market place, St Helens Square, Scarborough.
July 2015
An exciting new reason to visit the historic city.
The new plans will be on display in the window of the former Buxton and Bonnet shop, which is on Bakers Lane in Lichfield’s Three Spires Shopping Centre, from Wednesday 15 to Thursday 30 July 2015.
July 2015
An exciting new bar. Construction of the new bar for The Brunswick is in fabrication, soon to be delivered to site for installation.
June 2015
Re-activist architecture studio from the University of Sheffield School of Architecture showcased their work from over the past year at the launch event on June 15th.
May 2015
The RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2015 celebrating the best new British architecture in the region with Simon Baker conducting his duties as Yorkshire Chairman.
April 2015
A new exciting bar and venue for Leeds for North Leeds Developments.
More information to be released soon on our website. In the meantime why not have a read of the article at Insider Media
March 2015
Chalet Night Club Berlin. One of many cool places to lose yourself in Berlin. The property almost looks uninhabited during the day but comes to life at night.
March 2015
Landscahftspark, Duisberg Nord just outside Essen in the Ruhr Valley. The world’s first example of protected industrial heritage.
March 2015
Re-activist architecture studio from Sheffield University School of Architecture in Berlin on their study trip.
March 2015
Group Ginger is now an RIBA Chartered Practice. Why not have a read of what were are about at architecture.com
March 2015
Group Ginger recently appeared in the new practice section of the AJ. Shame they got our name wrong but why not have a read of what we said to the questions here…
March 2015
We presented a strategy of multiple small art interventions to transform place and shift the public perception of the Southbank in Leeds. The premise is to not wait for large scale infrastructural change but to start doing things now.
March 2015
Part II Architectural Assistant, Leeds
Group Ginger Architects are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Part II Architectural Assistant who will become an active member of our growing team.
February 2015
Re-activist architecture students meeting with Olga Maria Hungar at the offices of Raumlabor.
January 2015
Group Ginger recently submitted a proposal for a unique opportunity to produce a fully funded installation at the Baltic Centre.
January 2015
Leeds HS2 Masterplan Consultation Leeds City Council recently commissioned Arup and Gehl Architects to develop a ‘master plan’ associated with the delivery of a HS2 station in city.
January 2015
Yorkshire Post Business Club breakfast seminar.
Hosted by Igloo.
Simon Baker worked with Igloo and Anita Morris Associates to deliver a business seminar on the future potential of the South Bank of Leeds. What difference will the new ‘South Bank’ make to doing business in Leeds?
January 2015
Happy Christmas,
We can’t quite believe that more than three months have passed since we established Group Ginger Architects – we’ve been busy! Which has been fantastic.
November 2014
Over the last year Simon has helped co-ordinate and organise a series of films focussed on the city.
Group ginger is a practice of architects. Our name derives from the political term, a ginger group. Ginger groups work to identify alternative ideas for the benefit of their host. As such Group Ginger works with clients to identify opportunities which amplify development potential and celebrate activity.
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