Partnership formed for city centre regeneration project

Ashbourne-based Matthew Montague Architects has announced a collaboration with VINCI UK Developments and ION Developments as part of the design team for a regeneration project led by Derby City Council.

The project will include a new cultural, commercial and creative hub centred around the former Assembly rooms site.

Over the coming months the partnership will work with the council, businesses and community stakeholders to develop their vision and design for the regeneration of the city centre.

Daniel Evans, Architect at MMA said “We have been talking to the team at VINCI and ION for the past year, we were approached due to our deep-rooted local knowledge and understanding of the architectural landscape of Derby. We have introduced the VINCI UK Developments team to other key stakeholders within the city including; Marketing Derby, representatives from the estates department at The University of Derby, Electric Daisy and Down to Earth. We are passionate about Derby so to then go on and be part of the team that developed design ideas for two key projects within the plan has been fantastic.”

Matthew Montague, principal architect at MMA, said: “As Derby-centric architects, we are thrilled to contribute to the design team for this ambitious project. Our goal is to create spaces that not only elevate the urban landscape but also enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike in an area we know so well.”