Nothing is ever achieved in isolation. Collective thought and collaboration helps to deliver optimum outcomes.
Space Group has a mission to "Make Building Smarter" We strive to improve process as well as the product.
About Space
We connect with people & companies who share our drive for doing things better.
The Space Way
Nothing is ever achieved in isolation. Collective thought and collaboration helps to deliver optimum outcomes.
Space Group has a mission to "Make Building Smarter" We strive to improve process as well as the product.
Space Group has a mission to "Make Building Smarter" We strive to improve process as well as the product.
The property and construction sector has been notoriously disjointed. This fragmentation has played its part in the many years of underperformance of the sector.
The current digital transformation of construction provides an opportunity to connect design, construction and operation.
The current digital transformation of construction provides an opportunity to connect design, construction and operation.
As architects it became apparent we could not influence change in isolation. We needed to collaborate across the entire supply chain rather than only with designers.
We have developed a strategy of digital synergy which sets out a four stage building lifecycle process from defining the project scope through to operation. This is a continuing process using ongoing gathered data to achieve the optimimum solution.
The Space Group team has now broadened beyond design to allow us to implement a digital synergy platform.bim technologies manage information, bimstore provide accurate manufacturer components, space Applied technologies develop applications to maximize value from data and support others across the supply chain
Space architects continue to design innovative and creative buildings digitally.
Externally we may operate under separate brands, however internally we, look to develop opportunities for synergies. We call this one space.
Externally we may operate under separate brands, however internally we, look to develop opportunities for synergies. We call this one space.
Who we are
We are designers, developers & thinkers making buildings smarter.
Our Story
In 1957 Arnold Waring and Lens Netts established their Architectural Practice in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Waring and Netts partnership set out to provide an excellent service, delivering buildings beyond client expectations. 60 years later nothing has changed and our ethos remains unchanged.
In 1957 Arnold Waring and Lens Netts established their Architectural Practice in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Waring and Netts partnership set out to provide an excellent service, delivering buildings beyond client expectations. 60 years later nothing has changed and our ethos remains unchanged.
The practice built a reputation in housing and civic buildings, winning several design awards in the 1960s and 70s.
By the 1980s the business had developed experience in healthcare, working for many hospitals across the north of England.
By the 1980s the business had developed experience in healthcare, working for many hospitals across the north of England.
In the 1990s the company ventured into the retail sector, adding clients such as the coop and Aldi to the portfolio.
With a new Labour government in 1997 public spending increased. This enabled the practice to build a breadth of experience in schools and colleges whilst also growing their experience in healthcare.This allowed the company to not only produce high quality buildings but also help to positively shape the communities in which they worked.
In 2000 new technologies began to have an impact on design with the development of parametric software. Seeing the value technology could offer the business invested in new hardware, software and training.
2004 saw a change from a partnership to a limited liability company and in 2007, in its 50th year Waring and Netts became Space Group. The change in name reflected the development and diversity of services offered by the company beyond architecture. In turn, this provided the flexibility needed for the group to develop its vision for the years ahead.
By the end of the decade the investment paid off with all of Space Group designing exclusivley in 3D.
In 2011 both BIM technologies and bimstore were launched having identified the emerging momentum for digital workflows across the construction sector.
In 2011 both BIM technologies and bimstore were launched having identified the emerging momentum for digital workflows across the construction sector.
In more recent years other initiatives have followed such as spacehus, the zero bills home, BIM Show Live, a conference to share thoughts and ideas and campus, providing skills for new entrants into the sector.
In 2016 Space Applied Technologies was launched to develop bespoke applications internally and for clients who were embracing the opportunities from technology.
Today Space Group is involved in all stages the property lifecycle believing this is the only way to truly achieve smarter buildings.
Today Space Group is involved in all stages the property lifecycle believing this is the only way to truly achieve smarter buildings.
