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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 solution

We 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 designing

Little 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

University Application Success!

Bluesky are delighted to announce that both of our current architectural assistants have made successful

Wigan Community Fire and Ambulance Station: Considerate Constructors Award

Bluesky would like to congratulate Joshua Heavens from Willmott Dixon on the 2018 Considerate Constructors

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