Complete replanning, refurbishment and extensions to period house set in its own grounds. Modern extensions were added providing extended family accommodation whilst retaining and respecting the traditional character of the original building.
Professional Services: Design and Planning, Building Regulations and brief specification for purposes of tendering.
A ground floor extension creating an interlinking kitchen and sun room with direct access to the garden using full height concertina corner glazing and a roof light roof lantern to push light into the inner spaces.
Project value: £100,000
Professional services: Planning Permission and Building Regulation approval.
The project was grant aided and backed by Barrow Borough Council to extend the retail floor space of an established heating and plumbing outlet within a Listed Building adjacent to a conservation area. The new build extends out into an existing basement area underneath the pavement within the curtilage of the building.
Project value: £250,000
Professional services: Full Service within a traditional contract
Working closely with the clients exact requirements to suit an elderly relative whilst creating accommodation that would remain useful into the future.
Project value: £180,000
Professional services: Planning Permission and Building Regulation approval
New build business incubator office units with shared facilities of staff accommodation, kitchen, conference, wc’s, reception, lift and parking. The high specification development achieved provisional BREEAM Excellent incorporating Brise Soleil to all windows, a system of passive ventilation, curtain walling with solar glazing and above Building Regulation insulation values.
Project value: £3M
Professional services: Providing a full architectural service on the basis of a traditional contract whilst leading a full team of consultants and specialists.
Project status: Held at post tender stage
The brief was to create a very high quality extension to the dining area allowing larger parties and wedding to be in one open space. The special atmosphere in the room has been achieved with the use of full height corner glazing, a glazed roof lantern and high quality finishes and fit out. An office and a wc for the disabled were added together with an extensive refurbishment and extension of the general wc’s.
Project value: £175,000
Professional services: Full architectural
The project has evolved over several phases and years, initially targeting the essential repairs and upgrades to the roof and WCs, followed by carefully sequenced provision of additional accommodation for new entrance and reception, Youth Club, kitchen, meeting room and police office whilst vastly improving the playgroup facilities.
A special mention should be given to Barry Doughty who continues to work tirelessly and effectively to make it all happen.
Combined project value to date: £300,000
Professional services: Full architectural
Conversion of dilapidated three storey Grade II Listed Building into retail and office accommodation including complete remodelling of internal layout. Replacement of all internal floors and partitions, refurbishment of windows and external envelope, full fit-out including new lift.
Project value: £450,000
Professional services: Full architectural using a traditional form of contract.
The project was undertaken whilst working closely with the Planning Department and English Heritage on this Grade II * Listed Building together with the consideration of the SSI and particular regard to the integrity of the surrounding sand dunes. The project involved part demolition of dilapidated lean-to structures and the sympathetic design of replacement buildings and a new interior layout for a contemporary style of living including open plan living accommodation on the first floor to take advantage of the exceptional views.
Project value: £150,000
Professional services: Full architectural
Working with the client brief to create a building sympathetic to the existing and to extend the amenities of the business and providing improved facilities for the passengers making their way to and from the trains.
Project value: £250,000
Professional services: Full architectural
Other projects for the same client include a shed to house railway coaches, consideration of future coach sheds and workshop, obtaining planning permission for a playground, and a proposed redesign of the existing café.