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From Law Degree to Legacy: Tim Heatley’s Recipe for Sustainable, Community-Centered Growth
Tim Heatley didn’t set out to be “just another developer.” He grew up in rural Salford, watching his social worker parents take in vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, even when times got tough. Those early lessons stuck: buildings aren’t just bricks and mortar, they’re the backdrop for people’s lives, a chance to lift communities up rather than line pockets.
Aug 44 min read


July 2025: a massive trip down memory lane.
I wanted to share with you all, friends of Il Salotto, the roots of my passion for architecture and design, so I brought the talented team at Superbeam to my hometown - Gemona, a small town of ten thousand people north of Udine, in Italy’s northeast.
Jul 213 min read


From Skeptic to Believer: My Build-to-Rent Revelation at Candleriggs
BTR and all that Jazz - From Edinburgh to Manchester: Unpacking the Future of Built-to-Rent
Jul 102 min read


BTR and all that Jazz - From Edinburgh to Manchester: Unpacking the Future of Built-to-Rent
BTR and all that Jazz - From Edinburgh to Manchester: Unpacking the Future of Built-to-Rent
Jun 262 min read


Burns Road and the Future of Social Housing: Lessons in Design, Place, and Purpose
In a world where housing policy often prioritizes quantity over quality, the Burns Road development in Cumbernauld stands out. Discussed passionately at a recent panel on social and affordable housing, the project was hailed not only for its architectural innovation but for its deep commitment to placemaking, community, and longevity. As panelist Donna Milton put it: “This is the best I’ve ever seen.”
Jun 163 min read


Retrofitting for the Future: Highlights from the panel talk during at Il Salotto
At Il Salotto, host Sara Serravalli brought together three expert voices—Anthony Newman (MLA), Anna Christabel (Page & Park), and Rob Morrison (BEST/VEST)—to unpack the complex, urgent, and often misunderstood topic of retrofitting. What followed was a rich, candid discussion on the challenges, misconceptions, and opportunities that retrofitting presents for cities like Glasgow and beyond.
Jun 133 min read
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