The Robinson Building wins Bristol Civic Society Award08/11/2011

The Robinson Building in Bedminster, Bristol has won a Bristol Civic Society Environmental Awards.

Every year in early summer the public (through the Evening Post) and Civic Society members are encouraged to nominate sites anywhere in Bristol which they believe are an important improvement to their environment.

This prestigious and well regarded award is a high quality blue plaque and certificate, which can be seen on some of the best buildings around Bristol.

We are delighted that The Robinson Building was recognised by the Bristol Civic Society and look forward to working on more high quality projects in the future.

Melissa Wetherell joins the team17/10/2011

We are delighted to announce that Melissa has joined the Urbis team as our new Development Assistant. With a background, education and keen interest in the industry, Melissa will become an imporatant and valued staff member.

Welcome to the team Melissa!

Urbis continues to support 'The Longest Night' Illuminate Project14/01/2011

Urbis have continued to support local arts-based project Illuminate in their Christmas event, 'The Longest Night.'

The event opened on North Street during the traditional late night Christmas shopping week in Bedminster and closed on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice (17-21 December 2010). Film, animation, installations, robotics, puppetry, displays and exhibitions were all used to open up and feature disused properties and generate an interest in the area. Once again the event was a huge success and the organisers did a wonderful job of bringing the local community together.

The Robinson Building wins Conversion of the Year Award01/12/2010

We are proud to annouce that The Robinson Building has today been presented with the award for "Regional Conversion of the Year Award" in the Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards 2010. Greg Pescott from Premier Guarantee met with Richard Clarke at The Robinson Building to present the certificate and award. Richard Clarke, Director of Urbis said "It is a fantastic compliment to be recognised by Premier Guarantee as these awards take into account the overall quality of the building. To have won the South Regional Conversion Project in the year that received the highest numbers of entries is a brilliant achievement and I would like to thank all involved for their efforts."

To view more about other awards Urbis have won recently please click here

Urbis City Car Club Deal 14/09/2010

In partnership with City Car Club, Urbis are offering residents of The Robinson Building free memberships or reduced fees for a year. There is also a new Car Club Space complete with brand new car in the car park at Robinsons which is available for the use of all local residents.

Urbis awarded Building for Life Award10/09/2010

The Robinson Building has been awarded a Building for Life Silver Award, the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods. The Building for Life awards recognise housebuilders and housing associations that demonstrate a commitment to high design standards, good place making and sustainable development. Robinsons was among a handful of developments in the country awarded this year and we would like to thank all of those involved for making Robinsons a success.

North Street in for planning10/09/2010

A mixed use development with housing and commercial aspects in North Street, Bedminster has been submitted for planning this week.

Robinson Building is Occupied10/09/2010

The Robinson Building has it’s first residents. Levels 4-7 are being occupied with the remaining 3 floors to follow.

The Frieze is installed into The Robinson Building.16/12/2009

The stone frieze from the original Robinson Headquarters, that stood in Redcliffe Street, has been renovated, cleaned and installed by Cliveden Conservation and Urbis. The frieze, which consists of fifteen panels of carved Oolitic limestone, depicts the industrial manufacturing processes undertaken by the Robinson Company. It is on loan from Bristol Museum Galleries and Archives. At the moment, extra protection has been put around the frieze to protect it from any damage whilst the building is finished and it will be unveiled before the launch.

Vestry Hall Highly Commended in Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards10/12/2009

Vestry Hall has been Highly Commended in the Small Development of the Year (11-49 units) category of the National Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards 2009.

Thank you to everyone involved.

Vestry Hall Completed16/09/2009

Vestry Hall has been completed offering 24 quality one and two bedroom apartments. The development, near Old Market looks set to acheive full occupation within 2 months of completion. For more information or any of our current projects, please refer to the Case Studies section.

Upcoming Projects in BS326/08/2009

Urbis Development are in the final stages of negotiation on two large sites in the Bedmister area of Bristol. If viable, we could be on site as early as July 2010. Please check the website for regular updates on any new or upcoming projects.

Urbis Join The Bristol Balloon Fiesta 100 Club02/07/2009

Urbis are pleased to announce that they have joined the prestigious Bristol Balloon Fiesta 100 Club. We are happy to be supporting one of Bristol most well known and well loved events. Look out for our logo on the website and around the event.

Robinsons Frieze to be restored and displayed.25/06/2009

The original frieze from The Robinson Headquarters in Redcliffe Street has been offered to Urbis by the Industrial Museum who's care it currently rests in.

The frieze, which depicts the workers in the factories owned by Robinsons, was retained when the building was demolished and after sitting in storage for some time, The Industrial Museum has asked if we would be interested in restoring and displaying it in the Robinsons Building in Bedminster, one of the original factories owned and built by E.S & A Robinsons Ltd.

We will keep you updated on this donation and if viable, will make a welcome and interesting addition to the atrium at the Robinson Building, bringing a little piece of its history inside the building.

The Robinson Building Topping Out Party01/05/2009

On Thursday 30th April, Urbis Development and Urbis Build held a topping out ceremony for Robinsons to celebrate the two new floors added to the existing old paper bag factory building. These two floors will contain some of the most impressive views in Bristol and can see as far as Dundry right over to the City Centre, Clifton and the Suspension Bridge.

Traditionally, a topping out party celebrates when the topmost stone, slate, thatch etc is due to be fixed to the building. The ceremony itself is often signalled with a branch of evergreen being hoisted to the top of the building, and a toast drunk by everyone to celebrate the completion of the structure.

Although, on this occasion there was no evergreen hoisted (apart from the Christmas tree that was on the roof all of December!) we did invite current purchasers, business partners and friends along to celebrate with us and toast to the succesful completion of the roof. It also gave people a sneak peek inside the building to see how work was progressing.

Thank you to everyone for coming along on the night.

Urbis Buses Hit the Streets of Bristol31/03/2009

Joining our Taxi on the road are two new Urbis-branded Buses. In a departure from typical new home promotions Urbis has chosen to advertise the Robinson Building in Bedminster and Vestry Hall in Old Market on the back of two of the cities single decker buses.

Each bus makes hundreds of journeys across the city centre changing route up to five times per day. Have you seen the Urbis buses?

Let us know at info@urbisdev.co.uk.

Robinsons Lettering Returned to Former Glory03/03/2009

Externally on the Robinson Building development you will now see the refurbished Robinson Paper Bag Factory Lettering to the east and South elevation – helping to restore the building to its former glory. Soon the scaffolding will come down and the full impact of this meticulous refurbishment will be seen.

Canal Gardens and Cambria House Completed27/02/2009

In partnership with Urbis Build, Cambria House & Canal Gardens has been completed on time and to budget delivering 26 spacious, high quality apartments. All the apartments have been successfully let within 3 weeks of completion.