Matthew Mckeague
@memckeague.bsky.social
CEO @archhfund.bsky.social | communities, built environment & social infrastructure | interested in all kinds of places | music and running most of the rest of the time
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NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
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End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
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November 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
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"With these additions, seven grassroots music venues across the country are now permanently protected for further generations and it proves the power of community ownership." > more great work from Music Venue Properties👌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Joiners and The Croft grassroots venues to be protected
Music Venue Properties has purchased The Joiners in Southampton and The Croft in Bristol.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"With these additions, seven grassroots music venues across the country are now permanently protected for further generations and it proves the power of community ownership." > more great work from Music Venue Properties👌 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
Adaptive reuse drives innovation and social impact. Just look at Sheerness
Hugh Broughton Architects’ inspiring reinvention of Sheerness Dockyard Church shows just what historic buildings can contribute if we don’t preserve them in aspic, argues the Architectural Heritage Fu...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
Adaptive reuse drives innovation and social impact. Just look at Sheerness
Hugh Broughton Architects’ inspiring reinvention of Sheerness Dockyard Church shows just what historic buildings can contribute if we don’t preserve them in aspic, argues the Architectural Heritage Fu...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
'The Sheerness Dockyard Church shows that when heritage, design and community ambition come together, the results can be transformative, for both architecture and society.' @news.architectsjournal.co.uk @archhfund.org.uk www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
I suppose we don't have enough betting shops so giving over our limited public space (in this case KX) to pop up versions seems like a great idea 👍
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I suppose we don't have enough betting shops so giving over our limited public space (in this case KX) to pop up versions seems like a great idea 👍
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Good news for owners of pre-1919 buildings: the latest EPC assessment system better recognises energy-saving features like shutters, draught-proofing & secondary glazing 🏛️
Dr Moses Jenkins at Historic Environment Scotland explains the RdSAP 10.2 changes:
Dr Moses Jenkins at Historic Environment Scotland explains the RdSAP 10.2 changes:
How energy performance certificates are calculated - Engine Shed
The way Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are generated has changed. Find out what this means for traditional buildings in Scotland.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Good news for owners of pre-1919 buildings: the latest EPC assessment system better recognises energy-saving features like shutters, draught-proofing & secondary glazing 🏛️
Dr Moses Jenkins at Historic Environment Scotland explains the RdSAP 10.2 changes:
Dr Moses Jenkins at Historic Environment Scotland explains the RdSAP 10.2 changes:
"I’ve come to feel that, in our atomised era, sport is a relatively healthy obsession." > strong agree with @simonkuper.bsky.social on this. www.ft.com/content/f41c...
How sport unites us
In a divided world, fandom is a social superpower
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November 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"I’ve come to feel that, in our atomised era, sport is a relatively healthy obsession." > strong agree with @simonkuper.bsky.social on this. www.ft.com/content/f41c...
Local GP's getting into the Halloween spirit by trying to make the surgery hotter than hell.
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Local GP's getting into the Halloween spirit by trying to make the surgery hotter than hell.
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Index of Multiple Deprivation shows highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North of England
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October 31, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Index of Multiple Deprivation shows highly deprived areas are concentrated in the North of England
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"Millions of people need homes. That’s not up for debate. But confusing need with demand has caused a massive policy failure." 🎯 v good piece.
My latest for the FT
New homes: even if you build them, there’s no one to buy them
www.ft.com/content/9080...
New homes: even if you build them, there’s no one to buy them
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New homes: even if you build them, there’s no one to buy them
We’re often told housing demand exceeds supply — so why are new homes struggling to be built and bought?
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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Millions of people need homes. That’s not up for debate. But confusing need with demand has caused a massive policy failure." 🎯 v good piece.
It is barmy that we think this is the best use of prime land. Bury St Eds has a great market, lots of really good foodie places - am sure it could be put to better use!
I’m in Bury St Edmond’s where of course a pretty town square is… a big car park.
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It is barmy that we think this is the best use of prime land. Bury St Eds has a great market, lots of really good foodie places - am sure it could be put to better use!
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Hugh Broughton church restoration wins RIBA Reinvention Award 2025
Hugh Broughton church restoration wins RIBA Reinvention Award 2025
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Hugh Broughton church restoration wins RIBA Reinvention Award 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
First time in Oswestry. Nice to see the Grade 1 former merchant's house, Llwyd Mansion, undergoing repair and adaptation for a mix of new uses. It was bought by the town council after it had fallen into disrepair.
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
First time in Oswestry. Nice to see the Grade 1 former merchant's house, Llwyd Mansion, undergoing repair and adaptation for a mix of new uses. It was bought by the town council after it had fallen into disrepair.
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Finally got to see around the Grade II* Keelman's Hospital in Newcastle. Fantastic project led by @twbpt.bsky.social to bring it back into use as affordable housing after 15 years of being vacant. @archhfund.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Finally got to see around the Grade II* Keelman's Hospital in Newcastle. Fantastic project led by @twbpt.bsky.social to bring it back into use as affordable housing after 15 years of being vacant. @archhfund.org.uk
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'Each project built on the momentum of the last, layering confidence and investment in a town that had long been written off.' > this is an inspiring story about #Redruth's regeneration and the community-led projects that have helped drive it. ahfund.org.uk/news/blog/re...
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'Each project built on the momentum of the last, layering confidence and investment in a town that had long been written off.' > this is an inspiring story about #Redruth's regeneration and the community-led projects that have helped drive it. ahfund.org.uk/news/blog/re...
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This arrived from 1945: On building a new generation of community centres - featuring Impington Village College, Cambs. Written by Major Richard Bennett. There’s some ***really important*** social history context in this 16p document 1/2 —>
October 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This arrived from 1945: On building a new generation of community centres - featuring Impington Village College, Cambs. Written by Major Richard Bennett. There’s some ***really important*** social history context in this 16p document 1/2 —>
'Each project built on the momentum of the last, layering confidence and investment in a town that had long been written off.' > this is an inspiring story about #Redruth's regeneration and the community-led projects that have helped drive it. ahfund.org.uk/news/blog/re...
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
'Each project built on the momentum of the last, layering confidence and investment in a town that had long been written off.' > this is an inspiring story about #Redruth's regeneration and the community-led projects that have helped drive it. ahfund.org.uk/news/blog/re...
Knock-out project; glad we could help. @archhfund.org.uk
🥊 The Greater Manchester Boxing and Development Hub has opened in Oldham!
Situated in the historic Victoria House, the hub has been redeveloped to support community sport & youth engagement. We are pleased to have provided early-stage funding.
www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-feature...
Situated in the historic Victoria House, the hub has been redeveloped to support community sport & youth engagement. We are pleased to have provided early-stage funding.
www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-feature...
£1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub opens, championing the transformative power of sport
The new £1.2m Greater Manchester Boxing and Development hub has opened in Oldham, with the aim of championing the...
www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Knock-out project; glad we could help. @archhfund.org.uk
"The close has changed considerably in the two hundred years since Constable’s era..." > Well, quite. Seems an entirely reasonable plan to me. www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
Row over plan to turn cathedral building Constable painted into offices
The grade I listed Leaden Hall at Salisbury Cathedral is set to be converted, to the anger of art historians and one of the painter’s descendants
www.thetimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"The close has changed considerably in the two hundred years since Constable’s era..." > Well, quite. Seems an entirely reasonable plan to me. www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
“The thing you have to do is something AI could never replicate..." > Nice piece. Some fairly niche jobs here, and most won't make you rich, but demand for many of the trades is there. www.ft.com/content/1665...
How endangered craft industries are resisting the AI jobs threat
From scissor making to basket weaving, some professionals think ancient skills look like a safe career bet
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October 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“The thing you have to do is something AI could never replicate..." > Nice piece. Some fairly niche jobs here, and most won't make you rich, but demand for many of the trades is there. www.ft.com/content/1665...
Maybe I am out of touch with what people want to see on their high street, but suspect this might not result in a lot of community campaigns to Save the Betting Shop.
Betting firm threatens to end its entire High St presence if it has to pay any more tax bit.ly/4qhaL1j yet another in the too rich and too important to pay tax series
If gambling tax rises, we’ll shut all our 1,300 shops, warns Betfred
Increased levies expected to be imposed in next month’s budget could cost the company 7,000 jobs, according to Joanne Whittaker, the chief executive
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October 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Maybe I am out of touch with what people want to see on their high street, but suspect this might not result in a lot of community campaigns to Save the Betting Shop.
Finally got to see around the Grade II* Keelman's Hospital in Newcastle. Fantastic project led by @twbpt.bsky.social to bring it back into use as affordable housing after 15 years of being vacant. @archhfund.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Finally got to see around the Grade II* Keelman's Hospital in Newcastle. Fantastic project led by @twbpt.bsky.social to bring it back into use as affordable housing after 15 years of being vacant. @archhfund.org.uk
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New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.