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Simon Sturgis on the M&S decision: ‘In some ways it’s not even about retrofit’

By 2023-07-25T07:51:00

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One of the key witnesses to speak against the M&S scheme talks to Ben Flatman about what Michael Gove’s decision means and where the net zero agenda needs to go next

Simon Sturgis is quietly confident that Michael Gove’s decision to block demolition of the Marble Arch M&S is a turning point for the net zero agenda. He’s also keen to see the discussion move on, to embrace ultra-low carbon new build.

Sturgis was one of the key witnesses on behalf of SAVE Britain’s Heritage at the M&S public inquiry. He’s an architect and net zero consultant, with lots of experience of refurbishing mid-twentieth century buildings.

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