Bringing homes, jobs and green space to Edgware
With a planning application for the transformation of Edgware in London now submitted, Ballymore Developments Director Simon Ryan outlines our regeneration vision, how it has been shaped by the community, and what Ballymore is doing to help meet London’s housing needs.
“Ballymore’s 40-year track record speaks for itself”
Seven months into his role as Managing Director of Sales & Marketing we chat to Brian De’ath about what brought him to Ballymore, his view of the housing market, the fundamental needs of home buyers, and how his beach hut at Frinton on Sea is his favourite place of all.
Celebrating the great women of Ballymore: Part III
This week we've been celebrating International Women’s Day, catching up with three of our colleagues across the business to see what the day means to them, and their experiences working in the construction industry. Today it's Helen McNamara who is the perfect first port of call for guests visiting our office in Dublin.
Celebrating the great women of Ballymore: Part II
This week we celebrate International Women’s Day by catching up with three of our colleagues across the business to see what the day means to them, and their experiences working in the construction industry. Today we met Flavia Coelho who’s had to tackle more than most to get to where she is today...
Celebrating the great women of Ballymore: Part I
This week we celebrate International Women’s Day by catching up with three of our colleagues across the business to see what the day means to them, and their experiences working in the construction industry. We start today with Monica Healy; Monica is the epitome of a strong, hardworking woman and one we’re incredibly happy to have in our workforce.
Enhancing community skills and spaces: our Ballymore volunteers join the Canal Day of Action
Some 20 colleagues from Ballymore joined a volunteer day in London this week, supporting the local environment and local skills. The Canal Day of Action took place in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and was organised by local charity Pursuing Independent Paths (PiP), working with the Canal and Rivers Trust, and Meanwhile Gardens.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part III
This is the final article in our series International Women’s Day, articles in which we meet just some of the great women who help make Ballymore the business it is today. Our final feature of this series focuses on Senior Design Manager Ruphina Choe and Nicola Zech-Berens – a project director in London.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part II
All this week, we're marking International Women’s Day - introducing you to just some of the great women in our workforce. Today we focus on Rachel Hoy and Kelly O’Shea, two of our colleagues in Dublin who talk us through their work and home lives.
Celebrating some of the great women of Ballymore: Part I
This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day, meeting just some of the great women who help make Ballymore the business it is today. We’ve selected some of our female colleagues in the UK and Ireland, sharing their stories throughout the week. Today, we start with Suzanne Hussey (42), who works as Project Manager in Dublin, and Lynnette Uzell – who works in our customer care team in London.
Ballymore experts appointed to help shape the future of London
Development Director, Steve Tennant and Development Manager, Michelle Burton have both been appointed to the New London Architecture’s (NLA’s) expert panels for High Streets and Public Realm, respectively.
Delivering through 2020 with a little help from our friends
Throughout this year Ballymore has continued building homes and fostering community, thanks to its people and partners.
Constructing careers for the next generation
As National Apprenticeship Week puts the spotlight on training, Ballymore has become one of the first developers in Tower Hamlets to assist with the delivery of Design, Engineer, Construct!, a learning programme helping to instil an understanding of built environment career prospects in secondary school children.
Sean Mulryan honoured by global philanthropic charity
The most prestigious award honouring “an outstanding contribution to Ireland and the Irish community in Great Britain” this year goes to the Founder and Group Chief Executive of Ballymore, Sean Mulryan.
Bringing charity into the heart of company culture
For Ballymore people, charity really does begin at home. From cycling, to rowing, to abseiling, to football, charity heroes from company directors to hundreds of employees gave up their spare time over the summer to help raise nearly £40,000 for good causes.
“Everyone makes you feel you are part of something”
Ballymore has eight apprentice administrators working on its sky-high Wardian development. Here, one of them, Mo Hassan, explains why reaching the top has always been his goal.
“There’s nothing a woman can’t do on a construction site”
Ballymore wants to attract more women into its workforce. One of its ‘ambassadors’, Donna Keogh, explains why negotiating skills are now more sought after than strength if you want to work on site.
“We are the front line and the face of the company”
Award-winning finalist in the race to find London’s Best Receptionist 2017, Naomi Bayley says the secret of her success is to be on the spot and always have a smile
“It’s fantastic, there will be an artist-in-residence programme running at London City Island”
The Line, the capital’s first dedicated contemporary sculpture walk, will extend to London City Island next year. It’s co-founder, Megan Piper, explains its significance for the area
It’s not just a gym -it’s an extension of the home.
Terry Walker, senior fitness coach at London City Island’s newly opened health club, almost became a professional footballer before finding his feet in the fitness business.
“Storytelling and emotional excitement is a key part of the marketing process”
Ballymore’s Head of Brand Design, Brisbane-born Matt Gavioli, talks to us about marketing Goodluck Hope and the importance of history.
“It’s my love for nature, and for flowers and at the same time being creative”
If a stunning flower arrangement in a lobby in Canary Wharf has caught your eye, it’s quite likely to be the work of florist Richard Bragg, who has his workspace at Trinity Buoy Wharf.
“It’s going to be a ‘experiential’ brewery – people will be able to see and understand how beer is being made.”
Entrepreneur and craft beer maker Ian Stewart on the attraction of Goodluck Hope’s new taproom and microbrewery and why people like to have beers named after their area.
“Today we care far more about where things come from”
Dublin-born chef Robin Gill opened The Dairy in Clapham, south London in 2013. It quickly became one of the hottest new restaurants in London and was followed by three further foodie ventures, The Manor, The Delicatessen and Paradise Garage. Next month he’ll be cooking a botanically inspired tasting menu at a special event hosted by Wardian London at the Design Cube.
Don’t try and conquer the world on your own.
Ben Blackwood grew up near Dumfries in Scotland. He studied engineering at Loughborough University and moved to London in 2006. He joined Embassy Gardens in 2014 and is now Design Director at Embassy Gardens. He lives in Hertfordshire.
“I love London’s cultural diversity.”
Chinese-born Zhenbai Li trained as an architect at Shenzen University and completed his studies at The Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow. He has worked for Ballymore since 2014 as a design co-ordinator.
The whole point of our recipes is that you can adapt them to yourself and never feel restricted
Top healthy eating chefs Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley demonstrated their approach to food and how to create the perfect Italian-inspired spring feast at a special workshop held at The Island Grocer by Ballymore.
One million man hours without an accident
At Royal Wharf, one of London’s most ambitious construction sites, Ballymore has achieved the impressive milestone of one million man-hours without accident -some achievement for Scott Barnett, the site’s Health and Safety Manager.
Being a candle maker is a bit like being a chef
Rachel Vosper, a leading British candle chandler and founder of her own candle boutique in Belgravia, has created a signature fragrance for Wardian London influenced by the development’s namesake.
“Architecture is about thinking of things that haven’t been created”
Architect Kent Jackson is Design Director of American firm, SOM. Kent joined SOM’s London office from Chicago in 1999. One of the first projects he worked on was the masterplan for New Providence Wharf, Ballymore’s mixed-use development in London’s Docklands and home to the newly launched Top Three Floors collection of apartments.
Ballymore site manager’s dedication and expertise rewarded
Our site manager Martin O’Byrne has been recognised for the “dedication and expertise” he brings to his work at London City Island.
“We want to explore how memory has shaped the construction of London”.
Tamsie Thomson is the director of the London Festival of Architecture and has just announced the plans for next year’s festival which will be exploring the theme of ‘memory.’
Lisa Fogarty
Lisa Fogarty is head of sales and marketing for Ballymore Ireland and is working on Dublin Landings, a new quarter she believes sums up the spirit of the city she loves.
“I’ll be moving into a creative community that’s in the process of forming”
Tim Allen is a stop-motion animator, who has worked on films such as Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Oscar winning Peter & the Wolf. Later this year he will be moving to a new apartment at EcoWorld Ballymore’s London's City Island, where his love affair with the East End of London looks set to continue.
“Sharing food and conversation defines the human spirit”
Richard Corrigan, the Michelin star chef and owner of Corrigan Restaurants is credited with pioneering the rehabilitation of British and Irish food. Here, he explains why he’s promising to bring “a little bit of Irish humour” to London’s Longest Lunch hosted by Ballymore.
“I have to have a process and a structure”
Aaron Caffrey trained in civil engineering at the Dublin Institute of Technology and has been working for Ballymore since 2002. As construction project manager he is responsible for managing and reviewing the designs and technical information before a building goes up.
“Getting out of cities on a regular basis is a great way to recharge”
Glenn Howells set up his architectural practice in London in 1990, then moved the main studio to Birmingham in 1992. With 120 people based in Birmingham and London, GHA is working with Ballymore on large scale masterplans for the regeneration of East London’s former Docklands.
“I’ve been told I never drop the ball”
Connie Huang is a sales and marketing analyst. She has been working for Ballymore since she finished her MA in Marketing at St Andrews in 2012. Connie grew up in China in the city of Wuhan.
“Buildings move. All buildings do.”
Innovative technologies and cutting-edge engineering solutions make Sky Pool possible.
“I enjoy being with people”
Frank Busette is Duty Manager at Embassy Gardens and has been working for Ballymore since 2015. Here he explains why he traded life in Barbados for London and what makes him stay.