Case Studies of Schemes We Have Designed in the East Midlands

Case studies of schemes we have designed in the East Midlands. Ashby Road, Coalville. We worked closely with North West Leicestershire’s Urban Designers to develop 37 homes following the principles of ‘Building for Life’. The scheme has produced a layout with courtyards and terraces that is in keeping with the traditional homes in Coalville, but re-interpreted in a contemporary way. Daybrook Street, Sherwood, Nottingham. A small infill scheme set within a 3 storey, dense, urban environment. We designed 9 houses and 3 flats to form a mews courtyard. The developer Waters Homes were very pleased with the results which sold off plan. Heather, Leicestershire. This scheme of 11 bungalows and houses has been designed to reflect the traditional farmyard and terraced cottages that surround the area. It was rated A+ under North West Leicestershire’s ‘Ourplace’ scheme that rates design quality of new homes and neighbourhoods. Duffield Court, Bestwood, Nottingham. This derelict site in the heart of an existing community was tendered in a competition by Nottingham City Council, with NCHA and Pelham Architects winning with their proposal for a striking crescent form to the houses. The site is steeply sloping which we addressed with split level house designs. Squires Avenue, Bulwell, Nottingham. Set within a preserved wooded area with ancient oaks, we worked with the local tree officer to limit tree felling to the minimum. A palette of bricks and cladding was chosen to help bring out the beauty of the existing trees Squires Avenue, Bulwell, Nottingham. Perry Road, Nottingham. We worked with the developer Waters Homes to design a compact set of 30 terraced houses. Attention to detail is key to its success, from the combination of ginnels and green roofed bin stores to ensure uncluttered elevations, to steel lintels and black bricks to reference the sites’ industrial heritage. Radford Mill, Nottingham. As a catalyst for regeneration this scheme of 70 flats and 24 town houses has kick started investment in neighbouring properties, reinvigorating the neighbourhood with opportunities for prosperity of new and existing local facilities. The design reflects a traditional perimeter block with buildings turning the corners. Phase 3 on a redundant public house site, reflects well on designing an island site, providing lively frontages to all streets. Wash Green, Wirksworth. Laying in the conservation area, a combination of massing, scale and materials work together to provide a continuation of linear development along this side of the town. We worked with the conservation officer and planners using local stone in various ways, including dry stone garden walls, rubble walls and coursed walls. Together with red brick, Staffordshire blue plain clay tiles and timber windows the scheme blends in with the local character. Fabric, Yeoman Street, Leicester. The conversion of this former umbrella factory into a mixed tenure of 44 flats, helped to boost regeneration in the St George’s conservation area in Leicester’s city centre. The conversion included parking in the basement, a wheelchair flat with dedicated lift, a corner retail unit and rear balconies and recreation deck. Contemporary styling was used in the interiors with exposed brickwork high ceilings and new coloured sound proof windows. Lambley Almshouses, Nottingham. The refurbishment of these almshouses, which were built in 1847, received a local Civic Trust award. To ensure sustainability, two new parking areas were introduced with new planting and cycle storage. The building was modernised internally and the external envelope repaired and cleaned Broxtowe, Nottingham. We designed a unique bungalow scheme for Broxtowe Borough Council, by using a combination of HAPPI principles and dementia friendly design, including, glazed doors, contrasting coloured light fittings, memory shelves, large windows, wifi to 24 hour monitoring and support, and external seating for social interchange. .

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