This is a question that, at the start of my career, was always asked. An Architectural Technologist is a qualified professional that offers a full architectural design service, that leads and manages projects from conception to completion and all with an understanding of building science, engineering and technology. ...
International Women’s Day: An Interview with Diana Borland, managing director at Sanderson Borland and Creative Director at Harrison Hunt. To celebrate International Women’s Day, this week we are putting the spotlight on our director: Diana Borland 1. Please can you provide an overview of your role? I am the ...
A warm welcome to Matthew: We’re delighted to welcome Matthew Gibson to our Sanderson Borland team in our Edinburgh office (photo taken in one of his favourite cities – one guess where?) As a member of the Chartered institute of Architectural Technologists, Matthew has over six years of experience working on both ...
We are delighted to announce we have attained full detailed planning consent to develop and convert the Grade 2 former St. George’s Vicarage site in Stockport, into a highly desirable residential development. Collaborating with our associated developers Harrison Hunt, our design team worked in close collaboration with ...
We are delighted to announce the opening of our Glasgow studio! As our presence in Scotland continues to grow, we have moved into Gresham Chambers with Civic Engineers, a firm of civil and structural engineers who we have worked closely with in the past. We are sure this collaboration will bring about exciting opportunities ...
We are very pleased to announce that we have just submitted a Full Planning & Listed Building Application on behalf of our client, Harrison Hunt, to Stockport Council to restore the derelict Grade II listed St George’s Vicarage and convert it into apartments with an enabling development of further high quality, ...
We have just been appointed to complete an options appraisal for Tony’s Ballroom in Blackburn, a cornerstone of the Northern Soul scene. When the rave scene hit the North West of England in the late-80s, it was not uncommon for hundreds of people to drive into towns like Blackburn in Lancashire for a party. Since ...
We have been appointed by The Exchange Blackburn to develop a concept and feasibility design for the beautiful Cotton Exchange in Blackburn following a grant from The Architectural Heritage Fund and support from Blackburn and Darwen Council. Re:Source charity was set up by Re:Ignite Church to purchase, restore and manage ...
Our Managing Director Diana Borland and David Harrison of Harrison Hunt took at trip to the South of France to see what the current buzz was at MIPIM. Diana reacquainted herself with some old friends, clients, colleagues and made some new ones and enjoyed sharing her experience of setting up Sanderson Borland and our sister ...
Our Director, James Sanderson has recently been appointed to the Board of Governors of The Glasgow School of Art after being invited to interview by one of the GSA Development Trustees. In addition to this appointment, James has also been invited to join the Glasgow School of Art’s Estates Committee. These ...
This year’s Alternative Burns Night Fundraiser has raised £12,650.00 for our chosen charities, Seamab and Global Action Nepal! We celebrated with 200 other industry professionals, filling one of the best ceilidh venues in Edinburgh, the Ghillie Dhu. ©Savan Panchal After a traditional Burns Supper (with a Nepalese ...
Planning consultants Turley have written a short article about our successful appeal for planning consent for eight luxury apartments in Lytham. ‘Turley successfully argued that the development was acceptable and the Inspector agreed, concluding that “the proposed building represents high quality contemporary ...
A document has been released by the Department of Communities and Local Government on the diverse roles of Cathedrals in modern England. Within the document, our Cathedral Quarter Masterplan at Blackburn Cathedral is praised for its role in driving regeneration in town and city centres through collaborating with local ...
We are pleased to announce that we have just attained planning consent for our residential project in Lytham on behalf of our client and sister company Harrison Hunt. This project is to replace a large art deco style villa on Ballam Road in Lytham with an apartment building of similar proportions, comprising of eight ...
Our Annual Burns Night Fundraiser is back on Friday 26th January 2018 at the Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh. Join us for an evening of music, food and surprises to raise money for our chosen charities, Seamab and Global Action Nepal. Our Burns Night Fundraiser celebrates their shared vision, to raise awareness of education and ...
We were approached by Blackburn Cathedral and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to take part in one of their ‘Creative Days’ for their year 8 and 9 students. James Sanderson, our Cathedral Architect at Blackburn Cathedral led a series of workshops for small groups of students on the history of architecture, Gothic ...
Director, James Sanderson who has been Cathedral Architect at Blackburn for over 15 years was invited to speak at the National Precentors Conference to discuss the £34m regeneration masterplan he led in Blackburn to create a new Cathedral precinct. The masterplan has been successful in increasing investment in the town, ...
Sanderson Borland has teamed up with the new and innovative property development company, Harrison Hunt. The purpose of this collaboration is to create high quality, architecturally driven development projects from a partnership that grew through the mutual understanding that communities can only thrive with well-designed ...
Masters of Architecture at Edinburgh University. We are proud to announce Faith Wood has been awarded a Masters of Architecture with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh. Thesis Project: The In[terior]-Between “Over time, architecture has devised a series of building programs and typologies that are dedicated ...
We are pleased to announce Faith Wood has joined Sanderson Borland. Faith Wood has just completed her Masters in Architecture (Part II) at The University of Edinburgh after graduating from the University of Liverpool with a First Class Honours and being awarded the Holt Travelling Scholarship for being one of the five ...
‘Under wraps for more than a decade, the Victorian jewel in Blackburn’s town centre, the former Cotton Exchange has a rare public opening for a series of guided hard hat tours. After becoming the Apollo Cinema following the collapse of the cotton trade which ensured Blackburn’s prosperity in the late 19th century, the ...
NEW PREMISES IN EDINBURGH AND MANCHESTER, May 2017 We are excited to announce our two new studio’s in the heart of the City Centre Edinburgh and Manchester. Get in touch with us to find out how we can support your projects.
‘Plans have been submitted for new homes that should prove a heavenly place to live – on the site of an abandoned vicarage. Purcell Developments want to build eight houses at the former St George’s vicarage, in Davenport, Stockport, which has stood derelict for 15 years. It follows two years of studies by the ...
‘Plans to transform one of Blackburn’s most iconic buildings from a derelict shell into a cinema, bar, coffee shop and theatre space have gone on display for the first time. The former Apollo cinema, a grade II-listed building constructed in 1863, was also once the town’s Cotton Exchange. The King William Street ...
‘The £8 million cathedral court development provides accommodation for the cathedral’s clergy and organ scholars. It is thought to be the first group of new residential buildings built at an English cathedral for 500 years. Alongside apartments, the scheme also includes a new glazed promenade to the existing cathedral ...
‘Partner at Purcell and Cathedral Architect of Blackburn Cathedral, James Sanderson commented: “I am extremely proud to be a part of what has become the catalyst for regeneration in the heart of Blackburn. The Cathedral Quarter Development and new Cathedral Court mark a re-birth to this part of the town centre. It ...
‘More than 600 worshippers gathered to witness the Archbishop of York open the first set of Cathedral Close buildings and Cloister Gardens for 570 years. Archbishop John Sentamu, blessed the £8million build and held a service in front of a packed audience.’ To see the full article click here
‘During his visit to the Cathedral, Archbishop Sentamu said, “This fantastic development sees the culmination of not just the last 20 years of work but the realisation of William Temple’s original vision that the Cathedral should become a place of influence. It is a fitting tribute that a key part of the development ...
‘A professional couple purchased the site with the dream of building a bespoke new family home for relaxing and entertaining. We worked closely with the clients from the very start, gaining an understanding of their needs as a family and their aspirations for the house in order to unlock the design. Briefed to ...
‘Located in suburban Edinburgh, the house was commissioned by a professional couple looking to build a functional family home with architectural elegance and originality. They wanted a light and open feel to the house and to create ‘a modern but timeless’ piece of architecture using traditional materials. Purcell ...
‘Purcell has lifted the lid on a contemporary family home in suburban Edinburgh, squeezed into a narrow plot sandwiched between two existing houses. Arranged around a feature chimney the home is entered via a wide angled doorway offering views of ground floor spaces and leads into an open plan kitchen and double ...
‘A piece of history was made yesterday when The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, laid the foundation stone for the new Cathedral Court adjoining Blackburn Cathedral. The foundation stone reads: CATHEDRAL COURT THIS FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY THE BISHOP OF BLACKBURN, THE RT. REVD JULIAN HENDERSON ON ...
‘Building a modern house in a city of well-established classic architectural styles is tricky under any circumstances. But when the city in question is a World Heritage Site, that challenge goes up a notch. Those were the thoughts of Diana Borland when she was asked to design a new family home in the suburbs of ...