Latest news
January 2012

Design advice for building enhancements
The Urbanists and Powell Dobson Architects have won an important commission with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to improve the quality of buildings in Merthyr Tydfil and Treharris.

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aberystwyth town centre
December 2011

The Portas Review Reviewed
The decline of the High Street is now firmly in the public consciousness following the release of the Portas Review last week. James Brown, our lead director for regeneration, reflects on the key messages.

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Consulation & engagement

Powell Dobson Urbanists believe that consultation should form an integral part of any design process. The perception of residents and people who use and look after a place is invaluable to developing positive design changes for any community. Consultation is a way of integrating this local knowledge into consultative research, resulting in a more cohesive design.

We have recently been recognised for the important part that consultation plays in their design processes, and have been re appointed on the WAG framework as Community Engagement Consultants for the next four years.

Our projects

Bron Afon Design Training

Bron Afon Design Training

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Marlas Community Design Training

Marlas Community Design Training

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