IMA Architects

26/05/2026

Reflecting on a productive few days at UKREiiF 2026 in Leeds last week.

Ben Hall, Joe Travers, Jack Mellor and Dee Rana attended on behalf of IMA Architects, taking in a full programme of talks, dinners, drinks receptions and conversations across industrial, commercial and the wider built environment.

A number of highlights stood out, and there are several thank yous to share.

Thank you to Rodgers Leask for the breakfast that opened the week, and to Kriston Harvey for the invitation to a closing breakfast at The Ivy Asia, which was a fitting way to round off the event.

Thank you to Glencar for the invitation to Shedquarters, which continues to be one of the standout fringe events for anyone working in industrial and logistics.

Our thanks also to Andrew Beaumont for the invitation to the McLaren Construction Group drinks reception, and to Alistair McCallum for the invitation to the Wordsworth Construction Management drinks reception. Both were excellent evenings and good opportunities to connect with others across the sector.

We were also pleased to host a joint lunch with our friends at Millward Consulting Engineers at Riva Blu. It was a genuinely enjoyable afternoon and a real highlight of the week.

We always value the opportunity to spend time with the Millward team, and the lunch reinforced how much we appreciate that working relationship.

A particular thank you to Team Leicester UK and Invest in Leicester for the invitation to dinner at the Leeds Metropole, and for the evening that followed with the wider Team Leicester contingent. It was a strong reminder of the scale and quality of activity taking place across the East Midlands at the moment, a theme also picked up in the East Midlands team's session at UKREiiF, which looked at future plans and developments for the region.

Joe also attended a session on one of the most prominent themes of this year's event, the future of data centres.

We are already looking forward to UKREiiF 2027.

15/05/2026

We're all set for next week!

From 19–21 May, four of the IMA Architects team will be in Leeds for what's become one of the most valuable weeks in the property calendar:

• Ben Hall, Managing Director

• Joe Travers, Director

• Jack Mellor, Associate Director

• Dee Rana, Business Development Manager

If you'll be there and want to talk industrial, commercial or anything in between — get in touch.

14/05/2026

Going to UKREiiF this year?

The IMA Architects team will be in Leeds from 19–21 May, and we'd be glad to meet up with anyone heading to the event.

It's always good to reconnect with people we've worked alongside, meet new contacts, and have proper conversations about what's happening across industrial and commercial development.

Attending from IMA:

• Ben Hall, Managing Director

• Joe Travers, Director

• Jack Mellor, Associate Director

• Dee Rana, Business Development Manager

If you'll be there, drop one of the team a message and we'll find a time.

12/05/2026

@ is back, and the IMA Architects team will be in Leeds from 19–21 May.

It's a date we always look forward to. Three days of proper face-to-face conversations with clients, developers, investors and consultants.

Heading up from IMA:

• Ben Hall, Managing Director

• Joe Travers, Director

• Jack Mellor, Associate Director

• Dee Rana, Business Development Manager

If you're going to be there and would like to meet up, drop one of the team a message. We'd love to catch up.

08/05/2026

The IMA Architects team will be at 2026 in Leeds from 19–21 May.

We're looking forward to what is one of the most useful events in the calendar - a great opportunity to catch up with clients, developers, investors and consultants, and to talk properly about what's coming next across industrial and commercial development.

Attending from IMA will be:

• Ben Hall - Managing Director

• Joe Travers - Director

• Jack Mellor - Associate Director

• Dee Rana - Business Development Manager

If you're going to be there and would like to meet up, please get in touch!

07/04/2026

We’re looking forward to attending UKREiiF 2026 this May.

From 19–21 May, the IMA Architects team will be in Leeds joining industry peers, clients, developers and specialists at the UK’s leading real estate and infrastructure event.

Attending from IMA will be:

• Ben Hall, Managing Director

• Joe Travers, Director

• Jack Mellor, Associate Director

• Dee Rana, Business Development Manager

UKREiiF is always a great opportunity to reconnect with existing contacts, meet new people and have meaningful conversations about the future of industrial and commercial development.

If you’re attending and would like to catch up, the team would be delighted to meet. Please feel free to get in touch to arrange a time.

09/03/2026

To mark International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting an important conversation within the architecture profession.

In a new blog for IMA Architects, architect Sofia Coviello explores the question: why do so many women appear to disappear from architecture between university and professional practice?

While female representation in architecture schools has increased significantly, the transition into long-term careers in practice remains a challenge across the industry. Sofia’s article reflects on this gap and considers what more can be done to support women as they build sustainable careers in architecture.

You can read the full blog here:

https://ima-architects.co.uk/blog/university-to-practice-where-women-start-to-disappear/

03/03/2026

Practical Completion achieved at Plot 1 Stud Brook Business Park, Castle Donington.

Working alongside and lead contractor Roe Developments, we’re pleased to see Plot 1 delivered – providing five high-quality industrial, warehouse and trade counter units in one of the East Midlands’ most strategically connected locations.

Ranging from 3,234 sq ft to 4,653 sq ft, the units sit prominently off the Castle Donington bypass, moments from East Midlands Airport and the M1.

With small, high-spec units in limited supply across the region, Stud Brook offers occupiers modern, visible space ready for immediate occupation.

Well done to the wider team on another successful completion.

02/03/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Sofia Coviello has been named Apprentice of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards!

This recognition is a testament not only to Sofia’s talent and commitment, but to the dedication she has shown throughout her apprenticeship journey – balancing academic study with real project responsibility in practice.

Congratulations, Sofia. Thoroughly deserved!

24/02/2026

We’re pleased to share that IMA Architects has joined UK Architects Declare.

Architects Declare is a profession-wide pledge to address the climate and biodiversity emergency – committing to lower carbon design, reduced waste and long-term thinking. It’s not a tick-box exercise. It’s about making better decisions at the earliest stages of a project.

This builds on the way we already work. Across our industrial, logistics and commercial schemes, we’re always looking at how buildings can perform better – environmentally and commercially – for the long term.

You can read more about why we’ve joined on our website via the link below.

We’re always open to conversations with clients and industry contacts who want to explore a more sustainable approach to their next project.

https://ima-architects.co.uk/.../ima-architects-joins.../

Our commitment to a sustainable future The built environment has a profound impact on our planet and accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. We are committed to promoting environmental sustainability in all aspects of our work. Through responsible practice and innovative design, we aim t...