An Iranian feast

An Iranian feast

This week, we tasted multiple delights from Iran! There was an aubergine tart called ‘kuku’, a herbed fava bean ‘polow’ (pilaf), a tomato, cucumber and onion salad, walnut baklava or ‘khataii’, almond biscuits, ‘gorabieh’, and tea made in a French press to prevent the...
New homes near completion

New homes near completion

The sun shone on a visit to our soon to be completed infill housing at Watts Close for Haringey Council. The backlands site has been given a fresh identity with 18 new homes. What works so well is the way these modern homes link to the existing terraced streets and...
Team lunch

Team lunch

We’re sampling home-cooked flavours from different countries. We kicked off last week with a South African experience, comprising Cape Malay inspired vegetable curry and sambals with an assortment of accompaniments including Mrs Balls chutney, melktert, Ouma...
Newham sites visit

Newham sites visit

Impressed by David Street and Landseer Avenue on our recent visit to LB Newham affordable housing projects. Building on leftover land neglected spaces can really enliven a sad street.
Kerswell Close shortlisted

Kerswell Close shortlisted

Kerswell Close has been shortlisted for a Housing Design Award! It’s an example of how contemporary infill affordable housing can be done. Well done to the dedicated client team at Haringey Council and a talented group of consultants.