Clay Architecture school projects overview

26/09/2024

In our new school project overview, we highlight the key considerations for school building projects and ten case studies showing the breadth and depth of our work for schools.

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And We're Off!

09/05/2024

Urgent repairs have begun at Grade I listed Gad’s Hill Place with the removal of the cupola for restoration.

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20 Things We Like – Video 18: 3 Slip, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

04/04/2024

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham is one of our favourite places and within it is 3 slip, a rare surviving example of how ships were once built.

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20 Things We Like – Video 17: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

26/09/2023

Our favourite building in Istanbul is the Hagia Sophia, a magnificent mosque, originally a cathedral, built during the Byzantine Empire.

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Flitch House Rooftop Extension Timelapse

20/09/2023

Witness the remarkable transformation of Flitch House, an 18th Century Grade II listed property situated in Kent, with its exciting rooftop extension project that blends tradition...

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Planning approved for three Primary First Trust school projects

19/09/2023

We are pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for three Primary First Trust projects in Gravesend, Belvedere and Chatham.

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20 Things We Like - Video 16: Tides

24/08/2023

We venture to our favourite beach in Norfolk for Part 16 of our "20 Things We Like" video series, prepare to be hypnotised by the rhythm of the tide.

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20 Things We Like - Video 15: Bricks

10/08/2023

We go behind-the-scenes of brick foundry, Freshfield Lane Brickworks to discover how bricks are made.

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Singapore’s National Library Exhibition

01/08/2023

Our video has caught the attention of the National Library Board in Singapore and will form part of an upcoming exhibition on one of Singapore's pioneer architectural practices.

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Masterplanning underway at Gad’s Hill School

13/07/2023

We’re really pleased to announce that we are working with Gad’s Hill School to create a phased masterplan for their Upper School site in Kent.

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Flitch House Project Preview

04/07/2023

Flitch House, a Grade II listed house, is an exciting rooftop extension project that has been more than a year in the making. Here are some of our favourite moments from the build.

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20 Things We Like - Video 14: Prospect Cottage

13/06/2023

Join us as we look at Prospect Cottage and the inspirational garden that filmmaker, artist and gay rights activist, Derek Jarman created in Dungeness.

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RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant vacancy

22/03/2023

We’re looking for a RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our team of architects in Gillingham, Kent.

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Practice Assistant vacancy

28/02/2023

We’re looking for a new part-time Practice Assistant to join our team in Gillingham, Kent.

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A tribute to Richard Fullbrook

24/02/2023

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Fullbrook, a retired partner of the George Clay Partnership, who will be missed greatly.

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20 Things We Like - Video 13: The Roti King

15/02/2023

Kasan Goh, takes the Clay Architecture team to Roti King in Euston. It hits the spot every time.

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Works begin for Primary First Trust schools

07/02/2023

We pleased to be working on a number of projects for Primary First Trust and we look forward to developing a close working relationship with the Trust and its partner schools.

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A tribute to William Lim

12/01/2023

We are sad to hear of the death of William Lim Siew Wai, one of Singapore’s pioneering modern architects at the age of 90.

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Flitch House - Gridline K

06/01/2023

We've made a new video about the critical importance of Gridline K on our Flitch House project, a Grade II listed 18th Century house in the Historic Rochester Castle and Cathedral...

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High Street Regeneration in Chatham

25/08/2022

Listed building approval and grant funding secured for two historic properties in the Chatham Intra High Street Action Zone.

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20 Things We Like - Video 12: Noodles

05/08/2022

Kasan Goh, visits his favourite noodles spot, @padthailive in Gravesend Borough Market. Add chilli at your own risk!

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Singapore’s largest piece of installation art set to disappear

05/08/2022

The Marine Parade Community Club will reopen in 2025 but with its mural, which is Singapore’s largest piece of installation art.

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Clay Architecture residential projects overview

05/07/2022

In the last couple of years we’ve been working on more residential projects. We’ve created a brochure to highlight some of the key considerations and how we add value.

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Our sustainable design principles in action

18/11/2021

In this latest video, we share a few examples of projects showing our sustainable design principles in action.

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Progress on site at contemporary renovation and extension of historic listed home

05/11/2021

We are really pleased with the progress on site at our project to renovate and extend an 18th Century, Grade II listed home in the Rochester Castle and Cathedral Precinct.

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Clay Architecture sustainable design principles

26/10/2021

Our sustainable design principles are straightforward and balanced and can be incorporated into any construction project, including new build housing.

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Alternative ‘inside-out’ naturally ventilated prototype school building

30/09/2021

We've used our experience working on school building and our own research to develop an natural alternative to MVHR.

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Clay Architecture appointed to help improve the Beach Creative arts centre in Herne Bay, Kent.

21/09/2021

Clay Architecture will work closely with the team at Beach Creative to ensure the rich heritage of Beach House is respected.

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20 Things We Like - Video 11: Curry

30/08/2021

Portuguese traders brought the chilli pepper from South America to Asia. The rest is history, which we love. We also love curry.

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20 Things We Like - Video 10: A1065 Between Mundford and Swaffam

06/08/2021

When we visit the North Norfolk Coast, we drive a stretch of the A1065 lined with gnarled pine trees that look almost dreamlike.

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Architects add value to RMI projects

28/07/2021

RMI projects are an important part of what we do as architects, especially in schools.

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20 Things We Like - Video 9: Fender Stratocaster

20/07/2021

Kasan Goh gives us a ‘master class’ in how to use this magical instrument. Or, at least, he tried!

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20 Things We Like - Video 8: David Smith Bolton Landing

16/06/2021

Camilla Prizeman talks about her wish for a field of sculptures, just like at painter David Smith had at his studio and workshop, Bolton Landing.

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20 Things We Like - Video 7: Kandariya Mahadeva

16/05/2021

Kasan Goh discusses the architecture of the Kandariya Mahedeva temple and its complex geometry inspired by natural forms.

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20 Things We Like - Video 6: A Beach in North Norfolk

27/04/2021

We often visit the North Norfolk Coast and we think it has some of the most amazing beaches.

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20 Things We Like - Video 5: Dumplings

08/04/2021

Bo shows you how to make the perfect dumplings. They’re fried and steamed, so you get a crisp bottom and soft pastry.

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20 Things We Like - Video 4: Sculpture, Drawing, Painting

19/03/2021

Camilla discusses the work of Shelagh Cluett and John Panting, Anthony Caro,David Hockney and Henri Matisse.

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20 Things We Like - Video 3: Bu Ye Tian

19/02/2021

Bu Ye Tian was a ground-breaking historic building regeneration scheme in central Singapore led by Goh Poh Seng.

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20 Things We Like - Video 2: John Prizeman

25/01/2021

John Prizeman was an architect, writer and designer who's projects include the Crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

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20 Things We Like - Video 1: Great Lines Studios

14/01/2021

Great Lines Studio is our workplace in Gravesend, Kent. Here's a quick tour.

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20 Things we like: Trailer

18/12/2020

In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we're releasing 20 short-videos of 20 Things We Like. Enjoy.

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What is Planning?

19/11/2020

Many clients ask 'What is Planning?' and in this video we give a simple explanation of the basics. Directors Kasan Goh and Camilla Prizeman share their experience!

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New Way of Working

12/11/2020

The current situation has meant many businesses have had to look at new ways of working, including architectural practices.

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Marie's Emporium, Gravesend Borough Market

01/10/2019

Visits to UK town centres are down 17% over the past decade. On average, more than one in 10 shops have stood empty for at least 12 months, partly the legacy of 50m sq ft of out-of...

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Gravesend Borough Market

28/04/2017

Chartered in 1268, Gravesend Borough Market began as an open market with a few permanent buildings.

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Blink

20/10/2015

Where has the year gone? Blink and its October. 4 bits of news to report.

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History project exhibition 20th October - 1st November 2014

20/10/2014

The Blake Gallery: Memories of Gravesham architecture shared at exhibition

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We have moved to Great Lines Studios

25/09/2014

At 6pm on Monday 22nd Chris Warden of Move2Clear turned up with his trusty crew and began loading up the vans ( we were still packing up 'til midnight ), at 2am Tuesday 23rd 200 bo...

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History Project Exhibition Opening

18/03/2014

Cabbage fields to Christ Church: Memories of Gravesham architecture shared at exhibition

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Buildings we like # 1: No. 3 slip, Chatham Historic Dockyard

22/11/2011

If you google-earth Chatham Historic Dockyard or drive eastwards towards the Medway tunnel you will see 5 linked large shed structures along the banks of the Medway: these are the...

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