News

  • Lumiere

    One of the objectives for the Market Place and Vennels project in Durham was to make it a space for venues for events befitting a World Heritage City.  The November arts festival entitled Lumiere, and produced by the arts collective, Artichoke, demonstrated the full potential of the space to fulfil this role.  Thirty installations illuminated the historic skyline of Durham, including a huge dome of light which turned Lord Londonderry into a giant snow shaker in the Market Square.

    We are absolutely delighted to see our work being used in this way and congratulate Artichoke and Durham city Vision for such successful and spectacular event.

    http://www.lumieredurham.co.uk/

    Posted on 01 December 2011

  • Silverstone

    We are delighted to be part of Silverstone’s team responsible for the outline planning application for the development of Silverstone Racing circuit.  Macgregor Smith were responsible for the landscape and public realm design components of the masterplan and the Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment.

    Richard Phillips, managing director of Silverstone Holdings Ltd, said: "This is the most important initiative that Silverstone has taken in its 60 year history."

    For further information :  www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-14529329

    Posted on 18 October 2011

  • Durham 2011

    Completion of major public realm in the World Heritage City of Durham. Macgregor Smith’s designs for the public realm for the city’s Market Place and adjoining streets have now successfully been taken through to completion of construction.

    The official opening was in July 2011.  We are delighted to have been associated with this important initiative for Durham City Vision and to have been supported by Martin Stockley, Beaufort Ellis, Speirs and Major, Miller Research and Howard Bowcott.

    Posted on 18 August 2011

  • New Public Realm for Harlow

    HARLOW : As public realm masterplanners, Macgregor Smith have proposed fresh qualities to the streets and squares of the town centre, with a focus on the Market Square.  This town is one of the famous 1940’s New Towns, and keeping with Gibberd’s aspiration, our proposals seek to bring the spirit of the surrounding landscape into the centre through a series of town gardens, an ideal setting for Harlow’s extensive sculpture collection.  We have since been commissioned to prepare a series of interim improvements throughout the town centre to inject colour and life into key spaces.  Works will be starting on site June 2011.

    HARLOW : As public realm masterplanners, Macgregor Smith have proposed to provide new fresh qualities to the retail areas, and a vibrant market square.  In keeping with Gibberd’s aspiration for this former 1940’s New Town, our proposals seek to bring the spirit of the surrounding landscape into the centre through a series of town gardens, ideal settings for Harlow’s extensive sculpture collection.  We have since been commissioned to prepare a series of interim improvements to key public spaces to inject colour and life into key spaces.As public realm masterplanners, Macgregor Smith have proposed to provide new fresh qualities to the retail areas, and a vibrant market square.  In keeping with Gibberd’s aspiration for this former 1940’s New Town, our proposals seek to bring the spirit of the surrounding landscape into the centre through a series of town gardens, ideal settings for Harlow’s extensive sculpture collection.  We have since been commissioned to prepare a series of interim improvements to key public spaces to inject colour and life into key spaces.

    Posted on 31 May 2011

  • International Research and Development Campus, Shanghai

    Macgregor Smith are developing a visionary masterplan with GMP architects for a 46 hectare site, delivering the aspirations for an international destination for creative and forward thinking companies.  The landscape and environmental strategies will develop an integrated approach to stormwater management, water treatment, biodiversity and a framework of public and private spaces that respond thoughtfully to the local context and goals of the LEED Gold accreditation.

    Macgregor Smith are developing a visionary masterplan with GMP architects for a 46 hectare site, delivering the aspirations for an international destination for creative and forward thinking companies.  The landscape and environmental strategies will develop an integrated approach to stormwater management, water treatment, biodiversity and a framework of public and private spaces that respond thoughtfully to the local context and goals of the LEED Gold accreditationMacgregor Smith are developing a visionary masterplan with GMP architects for a 46 hectare site, delivering the aspirations for an international destination for creative and forward thinking companies.  The landscape and environmental strategies will develop an integrated approach to stormwater management, water treatment, biodiversity and a framework of public and private spaces that respond thoughtfully to the local context and goals of the LEED Gold accreditation.

    Posted on 11 May 2011

  • Macgregor Smith are pleased to be sponsoring the forthcoming Bath LitFest 2011

    We are supporting a talk by Colin Thubron, the acknowledged master of travel writing. He will be telling the story of his pilgrimage to Kailas in Tibet, the most sacred of the world’s mountains, travelling through some of the most beautiful, bleak and wild landscapes of the Tibetan and Nepalese regions.

    Posted on 21 February 2011

  • Macgregor Smith are very proud of our involvement with the Celtic Manor Resort and our contribution to the Ryder Cup 2010 course, and we wish good luck to the European team on the weekend of 1st-3rd October.

    We were responsible for the landscape masterplanning and visual impact assessment to integrate this beautiful championship course into the Usk Valley, as well as enjoying a long running association with the resort providing landscape proposals, detail design and implementation services to the leisure and conference facilities. The scheme includes landscape to parkland, water features, golf course, roof gardens and car parks, and hotel gardens.

    Posted on 14 September 2010

  • We are pleased to announce the promotion of Clare Ellison to Senior Landscape Architect.

    Clare joined Macgregor Smith in June 2006. Landscape design is her second career. Having graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management, she wished to extend her design skills into the public realm, and Clare undertook a post graduate conversion course. Clare’s knowledge of the colours, patterns and textures in textiles has proved an excellent background for her work with Macgregor Smith in Landscape Design. This added dimension combined with thorough experience in “high profile” masterplanning and design for construction has led to this well deserved promotion.

    Posted on 12 August 2010

  • Opening Ceremony of the Brewery Yard, Abergavenny

    We are pleased to announce the formal opening ceremony of the Brewery Yard Regeneration Scheme in Abergavenny which took place on 10th June. This exciting new space is the result of several years of hard work by the team comprising ourselves, Miller Research, and Martin Stockley Associates, working closely with the community, key stakeholders, Monmouthshire County Council and the artist, Howard Bowcott. This multi-use and very well received space is the venue for various markets, events and the hub of the famous Abergavenny Food Festival.

     

    Posted on 11 June 2010

  • Community Orchard

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    In the spirit of supporting local community and local food production Macgregor Smith are proud to be sponsoring a local community orchard – Broadlands Orchardshare.  The orchard itself covers some 11 acres with over 1100 trees, and we will be contributing to a new wave of planting of other fruit trees to complement the existing apple trees.

    Posted on 25 January 2010

  • Promotion

    We are pleased to announce the promotion of Ian Greenhalgh to Senior Associate. 

    Ian is an experienced designer of considerable drive and talent, as well as an effective team leader, with particular skills in the area of sustainability.  Ian’s sound experience, personal skills, and commitment to the highest quality of design and service bring a significant asset to the senior structure of Macgregor Smith.

    Posted on 24 January 2010

  • Planning Permission for Major London “Supersite”

    Our long association with the Brent Cross Cricklewood “Supersite” has reached a significant milestone.

    In November 2009 it gained Planning Permission.  We are delighted to be part of the Brookfield Europe, Hammersons and Standard Life’s design team.

    Posted on 22 January 2010