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South End Jr School is coming to an end…
South End Jr School As the new school year quickly approaches, our project comes to an end. Our Architectural Assistant Julia, along with our Director, Dominic, went to visit the school last week. Morton Wykes Kramer designed three new classrooms for South End Jr...
Admin Assistant Job Vacancy
Admin Assistant Job Vacancy Morton Wykes Kramer Architects are looking for an experienced admin assistant for 2 days a week who has excellent time management skills and can use their own initiative. The successful applicant will work in a relaxed environment in a...
Why Use an Architect?
Why Use an Architect? Why use an architect? Whether you are planning to renovate your office or school, or design dream homes from scratch, architects are one of the first people you employ when you start a new project. There are a few reasons that stand out as to why...
The Impact of School Design
What is the impact of school design? The impact of school design is extremely important. We create dynamic and well-lit areas, practical support spaces and adaptable technology infrastructure to support our clients in raising educational attainment and aspiration. ...
6 Common Passivhaus Myths
Myth Busting: Passivhaus Edition The world of Passivhaus is alien to many people. Often when people hear the term ‘Passivhaus’ many misconceptions about the Standard arise. ‘You can open the windows’, ‘Passivhaus is only for houses’ and ‘Passive Houses are too stuffy’...
78 Derngate Extension
78 Derngate Extension plans in 3D 78 Derngate is listed as the number one thing to do in Northampton on TripAdvisor. Yet, the tight spaces that currently exist in the house are restricting the functionality and sustainability of the Trust. Guides have trouble taking...
Women and Unaffordable Housing
The inequality between men and women has, once again, been highlighted by Showhouse. New data uncovered that women need over 12 times their annual salaries to be able to buy a home in England. This is compared to eight times for men. The disproportion in affordability...
‘Beauty for Everyone’- The BBBBC Interim Report
The BBBBC Interim Report The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission (BBBBC), established by MP James Brokenshire, is an independent body that promotes better design, explores how new settlements can be developed with greater community consent and to make the...
Shortlisted in the British Homes Awards!
We have been shortlisted in the 'Housing Crisis Solution' category in The Sunday Times: British Homes Awards! The Keyte Gardens, Wootton Wawen, Passivhaus development that Morton Wykes Kramer designed for Warwickshire Rural Housing Association has been shortlisted for...
Appointed by 78 Derngate
We have been appointed by 78 Derngate to submit a planning application for the extension we designed for them! We have designed a new visitors area for 78 Derngate that allows the trust to be more sustainable and remain open to the public. 78...