Archive for March, 2007

Glyn Webb Retail Store, Derby

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

New identities
A new build steel frame, metal clad retail unit enclosing 2000 sq.ft. The scheme was developed to create a new brand image for the store. The final proposal used the centrepiece of a tilted cube to form the new entrance & for an integral lighting scheme to enhance the night view.

VW Dealership, Wirral

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Maximising high impact locations
We were commissioned to design a new flagship Volkswagen Dealership on the A41, Bromborough, one of highest traffic volume A-roads in the UK. The building is due for completion in late 2007 and will stand at the Pool Lane gateway of Wirral’s International Business Park.

Heritage Centre, Port Sunlight

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Adding use & value
Following a successful bid for Heritage lottery funding the new centre was opened by the Port Sunlight Village Trust in Autumn 2006.
The building had stood empty for some years, but it was recognised that with its proximity to the Lady Lever Art Gallery and prominent central position, it provided an excellent opportunity […]

The SWOSS Scheme, Salford

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

A national pilot
We were selected by competition as architects for this national pilot scheme for supported accommodation. The final commission came from Great Places/Imagine and provided for a series of individual units of accommodation, plus ancillary facilities for 6 staff.
Occupying a brown field site within Salford’s regeneration area, the scheme was designed to enclose a […]

Canalside 5, Ellesmere Port

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Adding new dynamics
The scheme included the redevelopment of a 9 Acre site on the edge of the Manchester Ship Canal. The complete scheme comprised over 100,000 sq.ft. of speculatively built light industry and office units of varying size.

Europa House, Birkenhead

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Changing townscapes
Europa House provided for a landmark building at the centre of the regenerated Conway Park area of Birkenhead Town Centre. The brief was to develop a flexible multi-let plan capable of easy sub-division into 1500, 3000 or 4500 sq.ft. independent offices.
The external appearance was developed through a lengthy planning consultation and affords a […]

Pierhead, Birkenhead

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Pathways for business
Forming part of a competition bid for the redevelopment of the Wirral Pierhead, we proposed a series of low rise sub-lettable office units arranged around a central
plaza which formed the principal pedestrian thoroughfare to wider regeneration
proposals.
The inner elevations fronting the plaza were to be finished in white render to promote reflection of light […]

Corn Exchange, Liverpool

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Creative city profiles
A keynote building which reflects the strong, contemporary profile of the city.
Our involvement in incremental improvement has extended over a period of successful schemes. A new first floor mezzanine with infill lightwell was completed in 2002 creating an additional 12,000 sq.ft of office space. A new basement car park was completed […]

4 & 6 Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Flagship regeneration
A flagship development in a high profile economic regeneration area.
A speculative new build office development comprising 20,000 sq.ft of flexible, sub-divisible lettable office suites.
The building stands in a prominent position on Europa Boulevard and is elevated
in a contemporary style with service cores and lift shaft exposed externally.
The buildings have featured in major publicity for […]

Thornton Manor, Wirral

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

New opportunities
Thornton Manor is the original ancestral home of Lord Leverhulme & one of the finest period houses in the region.
We have enjoyed a continuing working relationship with new owners of the Manor over several years, working with them to provide for effective and contemporary use of the Manor’s resources in various exciting ways. Works […]