Associates

Liam Russell

Director LRA-R

Liam believes in a better, sustainable future by challenging the assumptions of the present. He achieves this through a concise approach to the delivery of each project where the values of LRA-R & Lamella MMC are interpreted and realised through detailed analysis and consideration to simple, beautiful and ingenious design and organisation.

Liam is a great supporter of Lamella.

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The environment and sustainability is a key component of his work. As such, Liam has worked for over twenty years in the industry, for many of the leading developers and portfolio holders, specialising in the residential sector and in multi-occupancy residential, BTR and PRS/multi-family.

In addition, alongside other sectors such as education, commercial and so on, he has been working with Local Authorities and Housing Associations/RSLs on the design and delivery of Council Housing, Assisted Living/Extra-Care/Specialist Housing and Affordable Housing projects. He is also a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and runs a multi-award winning architectural practice and professional consultancy.

LRA-Retinue

LRA-Retinue is a multi-disciplinary studio of 20 creative professionals including architects, technicians, technologists and designers. From offices in London and Brighton, its current workload includes two £65million projects at technical design stages, work on a £230million masterplan, several projects for assisted living of around £15million each, many smaller projects and LRA is an investor in smart technology and CLT.

In 2019 the practice’s work was nominated for three international awards and it won Best International Project – the two remaining nominations are due to be awarded in 2020. LRA believes in its role to help create a better, sustainable future. LRA disrupts the assumptions of the present. LRA creates a better future through ingenuity and design with people and the environment at the heart of every decision. LRA creates wonderful buildings and spaces.

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Rob Bowden

Director Bowden Property Consulting Ltd

Rob Bowden has been managing director of an established Brighton based Chartered Surveying practice since 2006, having previously worked as a consultant building surveyor in London and the South East since qualifying in 1997 in surveying and property development practices.

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His experience includes all sectors of property including residential, commercial and leisure and within those sectors he has provided a wide range of site management and professional services. Having worked extensively on all types of construction methods and types, and under a range of contract procurements he selects his projects on their design and sustainability and works with highly motivated and passionate clients to achieve high quality buildings which have a benefit visually and practically to the built environment.

Bowden Property Consulting

Bowden Property Consulting has been providing construction and property consultancy services since 2006 to all sectors of the property marketplace. They provide all types of site management on projects large and small as well as professional services for to meet the requirements of all sizes of client.

Liam is a active supporter of sustainable construction & Lamella.

QED Structures

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Lamella as partners in providing our Structural Engineering services. Through our partnership with Lamella, we are committed to promoting sustainability in the construction industry. Lamella’s innovative approach to utilising Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) aligns perfectly with our shared goal of reducing the environmental impact of building projects.

QED Structures is dedicated to delivering affordable solutions that align with your budget and schedule. We prioritize staying up-to-date with the latest technology and techniques while investing in continuous training and development for our team.

Recognising the significance of a building that combines aesthetics with safety and security, our team consists of highly skilled and experienced Structural and Civil Engineers. We are dedicated to providing you with the finest solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

MLM Group

MLM Group, part of Sweco, is one of Lamella MMC’s preferred suppliers. “Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 17,500 engineers, architects and other specialists, we co-create solutions that address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. We offer our clients the right expertise for every situation. Here in the UK and Ireland, we offer a range of multi-disciplinary services including: Civil & Structural, MEP, Water management and resilience, Natural Flood Management, Energy and Environmental services (including noise, air and ecology), Transport Planning. Smart Traffic & Digital Twin expertise, Health & Safety advisory role for both principal designer and client, Acoustics, Fire (Specialist CLT), Approved Inspector (Independent)”

Flude Property Consultants

Flude Property Consultants is a regional independent firm of Chartered Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who specialise in advising clients with commercial property interests. Flude have strong connections in the commercial property industry in London and beyond and regularly advise a variety clients outside of Sussex and Hampshire.

John Charcol

Lamella MMC are proud to be partnering with John Charcol to offer our clients CLT Mortgage Products.

Looking to arrange a mortgage for your timber framed property? We can help. As an independent mortgage broker with over 40 years of experience and access to the whole lending market, John Charcol has helped thousands of customers find the right mortgages – including those with special requirements or complex situations. Our experts guide you through your entire property buying journey – from your first call with us to the day you move in.

Rothoblaas

Fastening / Connections / Brackets / Anchors.

CLT quality fixings are a very important part of any CLT development.

At Lamella MMC we are proud to work in association with, and recommend Rothoblaas products.

Quality fitting’s and associated CLT construction connections are a key part of any CLT build. These are specified and agreed in relation to the structural needs of each individual project. One of the most common screw fittings is the TBS Flange Head Screw.

MTRC

At lamella MMC we are proud to work in association with Philip Callow and recommend MTRC.

“MTRC was founded in 2022 as a direct response to the frustrations our clients were experiencing around the insurability and lack of knowledge regards the use of Mass Timber in our built environment.

Philip Callow, the founder of MTRC, has 19 years of experience as a Construction Insurance Broker and Underwriter. Having worked for Marsh, Aon and WTW, across the London, Singapore and Hong Kong markets, he has expert knowledge around the strategy required to secure an equitable outcome when arranging project insurances.

Prior to founding MTRC, Philip spent the last 2.5 years as an underwriter for Chase Global UK, specifically researching and developing the UK’s first Mass Timber Construction Insurance Facility”

Lamella MMC is proud to be members of the ASBP.

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) is a non-profit, mission driven organisation, with an ever-growing membership alliance of forward-thinking companies and institutions from across the built environment sector.

Their Mission

“To lead the transformation to a healthy low carbon built environment by championing the understanding and use of demonstrably sustainable building products.”

Len Brazier. –

Educational Consultant.

Sustainable Buildings Expert.

“Len is a former teacher. He has over 40 years’ experience working in Senior Management in Schools and Local Authorities. Len is known Nationally and Internationally for his experience and passion supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As a SEND 0-25 Commissioner, Senior SEND 0-25 Consultant and Adviser to Local Authorities, Head of SEND 0-25, Inclusion and Alternative Provision he has extensive, recent, experience of High Needs Budgets, sufficiency and demand planning, Capital Projects along with commissioning new provision. He believes that young people and adults need to be in a safe, enjoyable environment: where their well-being is paramount allowing them every chance to learn. Len believes that young people should actively want to come to a school or College and that a calm, sustainable and beautiful environment is essential.”

Healthy Arbour Vale School  

Combating Climate Change with Stora Enso