Multi-million facelift at The Ivy

1 June 2015

London’s A List restaurant, The Ivy, re-opened its doors yesterday after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The building has retained much of its unique character and charm but has been redesigned with new interiors, a new kitchen and completely new M&E systems. You won’t see our work mentioned in the Evening Standard – which means it’s discreet and out of sight! ...

A Haven for Wildlife

17 May 2015

London Wildlife Trust have started work at Woodberry Wetlands in Hackney. This ambitious project will create a special nature reserve for rare birds alongside modern towers blocks in an urban conurbation. QODA are providing design support to the project.

NBS Create

14 May 2015

Keeping specifications up to date is a time consuming but essential task. With our recent investment in NBS create this will no longer be an issue. With regular online updates, simple specification writing tools and BIM capability, it is set to transform the way we work.

Unintended consequences

10 May 2015

Following a recent briefing meeting held with the local engineering team from SEE Plc we have a better understanding of the limitations placed on connecting renewable generation schemes to the existing electricity network. A recent scheme at Rose Hill Community Centre has been limited to 49kW (rather than the 62kWp planned) due to network equipment issues at the main Cowley substation. It appears this is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem around the country as the antiquated National Grid was never designed for the power flows caused by the proliferation of micro generation. ...