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Merry Christmas from us all
We look forward to working with partners old and new in 2025.
We were excited to attend the Mental Health & Dementia Facilities Forum this week.
It’s great to see these buildings evolve as they were originally designed to do over
Exciting New Addition to Our Team: Welcome, Rosa!
We are thrilled to announce the newest member of our team, Rosa, who joins us
Welcoming Charlie to Our Team as Graduate Architectural Technologist
We are delighted to announce that Charlie Thompson has joined the team as a Graduate
Bluesky proud supporter of Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter & Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are proud to announce that we are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good
Bluesky Architects attend Five Islands Academy, Isles of Scilly
Bluesky Architects recognise the huge impact that the new Isles of Scilly Integrated Health and
Isles of Scilly Integrated Health and Social Care Facility
Last week marked a major milestone for the Isles of Scilly Integrated Health and Social
Welcome Javiera – Our New Part 1 Architectural Assistant
We are delighted to welcome Javiera Shackley to the team! Javiera joins us from Manchester
Farewell to Lucy our Part 1 Architecture Student
Bluesky’s mentoring program offers a valuable transition from university to real-world architectural practice. Part 1
Duke of Cornwall breaks ground for islands health and social care facility
An exciting milestone for the Isles of Scilly Health and Social Care Facility took place
Bluesky Successfully Completes ISO 9001 Audit with Zero Non-Conformities
We are delighted to announce that Bluesky has achieved a significant milestone in our commitment
Pagabo Professional Services Framework
We are delighted to announce that Blue Sky Design Services have been appointed to the
New Integrated Health and Social Care Facility for Isles of Scilly
new Integrated Health and Social Care Facility
Our carbon reduction commitments
We’re proud to announce the completion and validation of our Carbon Reduction report for 2024,
Bluesky Attains Green Mark Level 3 Accreditation
We are delighted that we have received a Green Mark Level 3 accreditation for a
Bodmin Treatment Centre – Phase 3 now complete
Bluesky have been working with Community 1st Cornwall and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to support
Merseyside (HART) Ambulance Station
Bluesky are delighted to be working with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Wates
Our chosen charities we will be supporting in 2024
We are delighted to announce that following a staff vote, we will be supporting two
HPCCAS Launch event
Great to attend the HPCCAS Launch event as an approved partner on the NHS Shared
Bluesky working with VolkerLaser on the HS2 London Euston Traction Sub-station
We are delighted to be working with VolkerLaser on the HS2 London Euston Traction Sub-Station
Fond Farewell and a Big Welcome!
Bluesky’s mentoring scheme bridges the gap between university and architecture in practice.
Inspiring the next generation
Its always great to inspire the future generations of architects. This week we have been
Bluesky named as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement
Bluesky have extensive experience in public sector projects in the healthcare sector.
The new NWAS Blackpool Ambulance Hub is now open!
Alison Quinn, Director said: “It is great to see our design for the new NWAS Ambulance
Bluesky receive the Green Mark Level 3 Accreditation
As a practice we are aiming to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2035.
Bluesky Retain Investors In People Gold!
At Bluesky our people are our biggest asset. We are a creative bunch of people
Bluesky announces charity support for 2023
We are delighted to announce that following a staff vote, we will be supporting two
Merry Christmas from us all
We look forward to what 2023 brings
Bluesky architects support the delivery of the new Bodmin Community Diagnostics Centre
Bluesky architects were the appointed architect and healthcare planner for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s
Bluesky attend the Education Estates Exhibition 2022
Bluesky has architectural design expertise across the education sector
Fond Farewell to our Part 1 Architect Assistant – Max
Max Said: “My time working at Bluesky Architects has provided me with invaluable experience
New Part 1 Architectural Assistant joins us this week
Daniel has recently completed his Architectural degree...
Prospect Place 1 & 2 completed at Battersea Power Station – project update
proud to work with VolkerLaser
Battersea Roof Gardens – project update
Can't wait to see Battersea Roof Gardens completed later this year...
Part 1 Architectural Assistant Vacancy in Stockport, Manchester
Bluesky Architects can offer you a range of learning opportunities
Alison Quinn, Director of Bluesky Architects shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s WICE Awards
Alison said: "To be recognised for the impact I am making as an Architect and
Little Hulton Health Centre wins Healthcare Project of the year!
won Healthcare Project of the Year
Part 1 Architectural Assistant vacancy
Interested? Then please send your CV and a sample of your portfolio
Little Hulton Health Centre is a finalist for Healthcare Project of the Year!
Delighted to be Architects for this shortlisted project.
NWAS Blackpool Ambulance Hub progress
It was great to see the progress being made on site
WICE judging day at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow.
It is great to see so many women being recognised
Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2022 – Our Director is a finalist!
Massive congratulations are in order for our Director Alison Quinn
How Bluesky Architects are delivering social value within our design practice
We are dedicated to helping protect the future of our industry
Bluesky announces charity support for 2022!
We are delighted to announce that following a staff vote, we will be supporting two
Merry Christmas from us all
We look forward to working with partners old and new in 2022.
Sustainable Architecture – Our carbon reduction commitments
aim to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2035.
Getting back into the swing of things!
It was great to hear from the Director of Bluesky, Alison Quinn...
Working Together – Procurement compliant architectural design services
Bluesky Design Services can work together with your organisation through direct appointments or competitive processes.
Working together to deliver new health facilities in Salford
Bluesky have provided architectural design services to over 20 primary, acute and mental health projects
Working together with Gleeds
Architectural Technical Advisors on the new Chorlton High School south
Bluesky are on the NHS Business Services Framework – what does this mean for you?
Easy direct appointments to save you time and money as we are already procurement cleared
Thank you to the amazing design team
It was so nice to get most of our growing team out for some lunch
Bluesky appointed on new NWAS Blackpool Ambulance Hub
We are pleased to announce this project has now received planning approval.
London Battersea Power Station Project update
We are working closely again with VolkerLaser by providing technical design details.
Feasibility Studies for Police Training Venues
Bluesky Design Services were recently appointed through the NHS Business Services Framework
Bluesky’s Design Technical Advisory service
Bluesky work with a number of clients as Technical Advisors building on our architectural knowledge.
Procurement compliant architectural design services – Experts in healthcare premises design
Bluesky has a strong design portfolio in the healthcare sector. Projects range from design of
Bluesky variation works on Darnall Primary Care Centre in Sheffield
Bluesky recently provided lead architectural design services for remodelling works on Darnall Primary Care Centre
Bluesky Design Services – experts in Blue Light projects
Bluesky are design experts in Blue Light projects working with the emergency services on a
Residential Property Development in the North West
We are excited to announce that works have now completed on a multi-dwelling residential property
Join our Team
Bluesky Architects is looking for a recently qualified architect to join our growing team.
London Bishopsgate Offices Project
It’s great to be working with VolkerLaser again on the technical design details for an
Healthcare – Darnall Medical Centre
We are happy to announce that Bluesky have been appointed by Community 1st Sheffield to
Experts in the delivery of education design solutions
Bluesky has architectural design experience across the education sector; from secondary and primary schools through
A growing population with growing housing needs
Bluesky are delighted to be working together with a Northwest Developer providing planning approval on
Working together with Community 1st
Bluesky have been working closely with Community 1st for over 15 years and have helped
Bluesky are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in People accreditation
Following the latest assessment, Bluesky have been retained IIP Gold.
Bluesky variation works on a Health Centre in Sheffield
Bluesky recently provided architectural design services for variation works on Jordanthorpe Health Centre to create
Working Together – London Shard Place project
We are excited to be working with VolkerLaser on another project to provide design details
Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 – Embracing new ways of working
Bluesky Design Services like the majority of our colleagues and partners continues to embrace new
Bluesky provide easy and direct appointments
Did you know that Bluesky Design Services are on the NHS Business Services Framework and
Little Hulton Health Centre is now open
Bluesky Design Services designed the new state-of-the-art Health Centre in the heart of Little Hulton,
Welcome back Dan
Dan left his Part 1 graduate role with Bluesky in July 2019 and returned to
A fond farewell to our Part 1 Graduate Catherine
Bluesky’s mentoring scheme bridges the gap between university and architecture in practice.
Government Announce Transformative Schools Rebuilding programme
Some welcome news for all of us in the design and construction sector as the
London Battersea Power Station Project
Bluesky are proud to be working with Volker Laser, having produced a creative design solutionWe are delighted that Alison Quinn, Director, is now leading the Bluesky team across all its business activities.
Alison has been with Bluesky for just over 17 years and was previously awarded the
Easy Direct Architectural Appointments
While the team might still all be working at home, client engagement and creative collaboration
COVID-19 – Business as usual (with some added social distancing)
In these unusual times our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our team, who
Bluesky are NHS Business Services Consultants Framework for architectural design
Did you know that Bluesky Design Services are on the NHS Business Services Consultants Framework
Adaptable designs for off-site construction solutions supported by Government for the NHS
Adaptable designs for off-site construction solutions supported by Government for the NHS
Paxton Academy in Croydon
Bluesky are proud to be working with the McAvoy Group having produced a creative design
Working Together – Easy procurement options for direct appointments with Capra Architects
We are delighted to announce that Capra Architects an incorporated business of Bluesky Design Services
Bluesky announces charity support for 2020
Following a very successful 2019 of charity challenges and events raising money for Macmillan and
Bluesky Achieve Gold!
Bluesky are proud to announce that we have retained (and upgraded!) our Investors in People
It’s official we have been awarded the Deepings School in Peterborough contract
We are very excited to be awarded this contract and can’t wait to start designingLittle Hulton featured on Building Better Healthcare
Fond farewell to our Part 1 Graduate
Bluesky’s mentoring scheme bridges the gap between university and architecture in practice. Part 1 students
Concordia Academy – Offsite Construction Design Excellence
Bluesky are proud to have worked for the McAvoy Group on the design of a
Team Equity takes on mega hike for charity
Bluesky Design Services, part of the Equity Solutions Group, are never afraid to take on
Bluesky Design Services appointed to the NHS Shared Business Services Framework for architectural design services
Turn your project ideas into an inspiring design.
Ramsgate Arts Primary School – Another successful off-site construction project with the McAvoy Group
Ramsgate Arts Primary School is a new two-form entry primary school, which provides state-of-the-art facilities
Dublin Airport Passenger Boarding Zone – Innovative use of off-site construction methods
The new passenger facility at Dublin airport is now up and running. The scheme is
Bluesky announces charity support for 2019!
Following a hugely successful year during 2018 raising money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, we
Charity Summary 2018
We have reached the end of another year that has seen us do our utmost
How working together makes us better together
Alison Quinn, Deputy Managing Director at Bluesky Design Services talks about Bluesky’s integrated ‘one team’
Why we are supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity
Staff across the business have been undertaking some exciting challenges to raise money for this
Gorge Walk Challenge Team Raise over £1000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Well done to all the team from across the Equity Solutions Group who took part
2018 Team Fundraising Challenges in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity
Please support the 24 brave colleagues across Blue Sky Design Services and the wider Equity