Steve joins the well-wishers as a team sets off on an adventure to raise money for the Jubilee House Care Trust.
Read MoreCooling Down in King's Cross...
Charlotte and Tim check out the new swimming pond in Kings Cross.
Read MoreP3 @ The University of Westminster
Last Friday the RT team took a trip out of the office to visit some of our recently completed projects at the University of Westminster. While we were there we popped down to P3 for a look at the Potential Architecture exhibition, definitely worth a visit just to see the exhibition space, if nothing else.
Staff Rides #7
Have you got a name for your bike?
It was called Walter before it was mine and I’d feel bad for renaming it.
Why did you start cycling to work?
I started cycling as soon as I moved to London when I started at RT. It’s faster, cheaper, healthier and more fun than the bus or tube - so it’s a no-brainer!
How far do you commute?
5.7 miles from East Dulwich.
What’s the best and worst thing about cycling to work?
The best thing is getting to know the city as you ride through it, you don’t get to see the sights when you’re underground.
The worst things are pedestrians and bad drivers.
How long have you had your bike?
About 2 months, I bought it off James (from RT) after my first pay cheque.
What’s your favourite bike accessory?
I’d say the pedals and clips as they’ve been the only thing I’ve upgraded so far.
Where do you most like to cycle?
My favourite place so far has been Dulwich Park but I’ve plenty of places to explore when the weather brightens up!
The Tower of London Poppies ...
This is a MUST see, up until 11th November the Tower of London will be surrounded by 888,246 ceramic poppies. The installation is a collaboration between ceramic artist Paul Cummins and theatre stage designer Tom Pipe to commemorate the First World War Centenary. The work is titled 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red'.
RT on Tour : Panter Hudspith, Bear lane
The RT team took advantage of a sunny lunchtime this week, so took a stroll across to Panter Hudspith's residential project on Bear lane. There were some mixed opinions from the team, but the overall consensus was positive. Next Trip; LSE!
Bow Arts Trust ...
Last weekend saw the opening up the Bow Arts Trust where artist's studios and their work could be explored. It was also an opportunity to see Delvendahl Martin Architect's lovely new addition to the existing buildings.
(above image taken from the AJ)
10 Social Housing Projects ...
This week has seen the opening of an exhibition by Karakusevic Carson Architects in a builders merchants in Hackney Wick. The exhibition looks in detail at 10 housing projects across different estates in north and east London and is a great example of what can be done with close community engagement. If you can't be bothered to read all the text on display it's worth going just to see the amazing timber models.
The Rainforest + CDW ...
The team at Rock Townsend have been out and about the last few weeks following Clerkenwell Design Week where we enjoyed the Tile Mile by Russ+Henshaw, as well as The Rainforest which is a sculpture by Gun architects, for the AA, as part of London Architecture Festival.
Tile Mile @ St John's Gate, Clerkenwell
The Rainforest @ Bedford Square