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A week in the life of Block Studio
Exciting times over the last week here at Block Studio. We have been assisting with the development of a brochure for an energy efficiency company by producing some professional photo realistic CGI images. These images promote the company’s services including EV...
The Chicken or The Egg – Sprinkler System Regulations
For many years there has been a saying ‘What came first the Chicken or The Egg’ and for many years I am still no closer to an answer, but that is just evolution.  Over the last few months, we have been seeing a very similar scenario going through the building warrant...
The Block team plays its part in the local community
After having successfully worked with Community Wish List, to provide a new community defibrillator at Blantyre Old Parish Church, the team agreed that we should be doing more for our local community. Kilbryde Hospice Obviously, as the practice is based in...
Exciting times as we launch Block Interiors
Our collaborative approach to delivering our clients’ projects has this month seen the launch of our new division. Block Interiors is headed up by Oliver Shields, formerly of BSD Design Associates. 2023 has certainly brought about much change here at Block...
Lanarkshire’s newest wedding venue is now registered for planning approval
Working with the Garrion Tower design team and Elocin Hotels, Block Architects are excited to confirm that the planning application for the refurbishment and development of this wedding venue is well and truly off and running. During September 2023, an application was...
Answering the wish of Blantyre Old Parish Church with a community defibrillator
Working with the South Lanarkshire Council Community Wish List and Blantyre Old Parish Church, we now shine a light on a community defibrillator.  Following the completion of Hub South West’s, Build Lanarkshire Programme 2023, Block Architects were introduced to the...