Sector Design - ProCon Finalist
Following the two shortlisted schemes in the people's choice awards in the ProCon 2008 awards, we are delighted that Sector Design, a JSPArchitecture designed studio and workshop, was shortlisted as a finalist for the 2009 ProCon Awards.
Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects
Kanti Chhapi is now in his second year as President of the Society. He continues to promote the Society and particularly links with the local Schools of Architecture, encouraging students to take an active role in the works of the Society.
Kanti hosted the Annual LRSA dinner earlier this year held at Athena in the heart of Leicester's newly created Cultural Quarter. The dinner was a great success, and despite these current times of recession, was well attended. Kanti stated “We aimed for a quality guest list and our top table guests included Sunand Prasad, President of the RIBA, the Lord Mayor of Leicester, together with Presidents of all the local professional associations – Medical, Law, Builders and Chartered Surveyors. I was also particularly pleased that the new Dean of Faculty of Art and Design at DMU – Dr Gerard Moran, and the Head of Department – David Dernie, were also able to accept and join our top table. Despite of, and perhaps particularly in these uncertain times, ensuring that the next generation of architects is supported and encouraged should be a prime element of the LRSA’s work – and also forging stronger links with DMU and encouraging our students to attend this event and work closely with the LRSA is very gratifying.
A major factor of the event was the presentation of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects Design Awards.
JSPArchitecture - Web Site Relaunched
Welcome to the relaunched JSP web site. We have always considered our web site a reflection of ourselves, changing and growing as do we. This then, is our latest incarnation – a simplified design, with clearer concise information, and imagery demonstrating a selection of our quality commissions. This then reflects our own growing and changing ethos in working closely with our clients to deliver innovation in design in a simple concise way – we want you to appreciate and enjoy the end result – all delivered in a timely, cost effective manner!
JSP Exchange
Nic Williams confirmed the latest addition to the JSP “family” – that
allows us to offer further added value to our clients by integrating
JSP Exchange to nominated projects.
Nic states - JSP Exchange
is a simple and straightforward information exchange channel. It allows
uploads and downloads of information in a number of agreed formats
between all those involved in the projects. This gives the client
reassurance that the information being used by all their team is up to
date, available 24/7, and gives a comprehensive audit trail for all
uploaded information. The benefits to the team are similar, but with
the added advantage of greatly reduced printing and postage costs!
“the intention is to roll out Exchange to our clients as part of our
offer in its existing form, however the opportunity to take this and
enhance its functionality is a further option and the next logical
stage”.
Justin Fox rejoins the JSP team
Jonathan Smith states: “We are delighted that Justin has rejoined our ranks having spent the last 12 months in Ireland”. Justin was a key player and filled a senior management role in his time with us from 2004 to 2007, and it was with regret we saw him leave us in September of that year to follow his family to Ireland. Justin rejoining us is a major boost to our existing staff structure and reinforces to all our clients JSP’s commitment to them, and all our projects, ensuring that we can deliver the best team for the best end product”.
Procon Peoples Choice Award
JSP were delighted to have two schemes short listed for the ProCon 2008 "People's Choice" Award.
The competition called for ideas for the redevelopment of the existing Leicester City Council two block offices, located strategically in the centre of the City and at the end of the popular and attractive New Walk a pedestrian precinct leading from the Centre to the outskirts.
JSP's innovative teams prepared schemes that returned the buildings to the public offering facilities currently not available.