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Innovation in Action: Insights from Holcim’s Global Innovation Centre

Our Head of Sustainability, Matt Robinson, recently joined a group of industry peers for an exclusive visit to Holcim’s Innovation Centre in Lyon.

Interior corridor at The Waterman, showcasing exposed brick walls and modern lighting fixtures, which highlight the polished concrete floors in this Ambit-designed workspace.

Refurbishment vs. New Build: What’s Better for the Planet?

In the quest to decarbonise the built environment, the construction industry faces a pivotal choice: build new or refurbish existing structures. While new builds often promise modern aesthetics and energy efficiency, the environmental cost, particularly in terms of embodied carbon, is substantial. Refurbishment emerges as a compelling alternative, offering significant carbon savings and aligning with sustainable development goals.

Stacks of reclaimed bricks on a rooftop construction site, surrounded by orange safety barriers and fencing, part of the Rochester Row Recycling Reused Bricks initiative.

How Rochester Row Delivered Circular Construction Results in March

Circular construction on live sites often raises questions: Can reuse and recycling be scaled effectively without adding complexity or cost? At Rochester Row in March 2025, the answer was yes, demonstrated by audited results across timber, concrete, glass, and brick.

Speakers from Ambit, Fathom Architects and BentallGreenOak at the FOOTPRINT+ panel on carbon reduction through heritage retrofit, in partnership with Workplace Futures Group.

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Ambit Returns to FOOTPRINT+ With Lessons in Low-Carbon Heritage Retrofit

For the second year running, Ambit returned to FOOTPRINT+, joining a panel to explore the carbon-conscious transformation of The Waterman, a complex retrofit scheme in the heart of Farringdon.

Design ESG

Sustainable Spaces – May 2025

This month’s Sustainable Spaces highlights three innovative ideas driving sustainable design and construction. Each innovation offers a unique approach to minimising environmental impact while maximising durability and performance.

Design ESG

Sustainable Spaces – March 2025

Sustainability in construction is about more than reducing impact, it’s about discovering innovative ways to build efficiently without compromising on performance.

Early evening view of The Waterman in Clerkenwell, a refurbished Victorian industrial complex now serving as a sustainable workspace designed by Ambit.

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Reimagining Heritage at The Waterman

The Waterman is one of Clerkenwell’s largest heritage retrofit projects – an ambitious re-imagining of four Victorian industrial warehouses over 70,000 sq ft within the Clerkenwell Green Conservation Area.

A cosy lounge area with a green L-shaped sofa, modern armchairs, and a marble coffee table, at 101 Cavendish Street. Industrial-style lighting and a wood panel feature.

Design ESG

The Future of Flexible Offices for the Hybrid Workforce

The shift towards flexible offices is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, driven by the rise of the hybrid workforce. As of 2024, 64% of companies operate on a hybrid model, showing a significant change in how employees engage with their work environments.

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Sustainable Spaces – November 2024

As we approach 2025, the push for sustainability in construction is stronger than ever, driven by environmental concerns and regulatory pressures.

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