Civic Trust Award. WE WON!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by dwaugh

Mark Dickinson and Faulkners Bar Retailer Ian Wade

Further to our earlier blog, we’re delighted to announce that The Faulkner Bar & Kitchen, Hoole was presented with the Chester Civic Trust New Year Honours 2011 award for the Best Building Renovation.

This project was carried out on behalf of our client S & N Pub Enterprises who we have had the pleasure of working for, for over ten years.

The award was one of three presented to recognise the best of the recent changes within the local environment and are based on nominations made by members of the Chester Civic Trust and include buildings, landscaping, public art and much more.

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Hill View House

Posted on February 18, 2011 by dwaugh

Hill View House, Peak District

Currently on site and due for completion by winter 2011, a spectacular new build dwelling that we’re proud to be associated with.

This former agricultural industrial site located high up in a remote part on the edge of the Peak District National Park is both a stunning and idyllic location for a dwelling.

The finished project will be impressive in size and has been designed to benefit from the stunning views available across the landscape. Another fine example of our talent for design combined with our technical knowhow.

Watch this space as this exciting project continues to develop.

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Oakdene

Posted on February 15, 2011 by dwaugh

Oakdene, Cheshire

Keep an eye out for pictures of this recently completed development.

Another large new build dwelling that we’re proud to be associated with.

This replacement dwelling required expert guidance through a tricky planning process. A bold modern Edwardian style building incorporating the use of ‘softer’ appropriate materials to allow a building with such impressive scale and proportion to blend sensitively with its environment.

Dickinson Waugh’s ability to adhere to a strict brief whilst understanding and designing within policy guidelines is perfectly illustrated with this fine project.

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Civic Trust Award Nomination!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by dwaugh

We’re proud to announce that The Faulkner Bar & Kitchen, Hoole, has been nominated for a new years honours award by the Chester Civic Trust. These awards recognise the best of the recent changes within the local environment and are based on nominations made by members of the Chester Civic Trust and include buildings, landscaping, public art and much more.

The awards ceremony takes place on the 3rd March. Watch this space for an update!

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GF Bar

Posted on February 6, 2011 by dwaugh

G F Bar, Chesterfield

Client. Private Client
Contract Value. £500K

A fine example of a dynamic and modern solution ensuring another historically important building receives investment securing its future.

Our goal is to always provide the client with the optimum proposal in response to the brief. The challenge with historic buildings is to ensure that the cultural and architectural significance is not compromised.

Our expertise both in heritage and leisure design is exploited the full here with the end result being a stylish and sophisticated town centre venue, a reinvigorated listed building and a happy client.

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Stocktons

Posted on January 28, 2011 by dwaugh

Stocktons

Client. A R Stockton
Contract Value. £200K

This historically significant 19th century canal warehouse building had regrettably received full height sheet metal cladding to its facade many years ago. This had resulted in water being trapped and penetrating into the fabric of the building causing considerable damage.

Dickinson Waugh were commissioned to obtain statutory consents and provide technical advice and specifications for the renovation and repair works.

Expertise knowledge of the technology and materials available for a particular period and indeed location is essential when carrying out repairs and alterations to historic buildings.

Conversely, understanding how modern techniques can help preserve and restore traditional building fabric and structure can often result in dynamic solutions.

The client was delighted with the completed project and with the ongoing regeneration works in Manchester, this building now sits well in a modern environment.

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Sandalwood Farm

Posted on January 28, 2011 by dwaugh

Sandalwood Farm, Nether Alderley

Dickinson Waugh are delighted to have been commissioned for this impressive and prestigious project in association with the talented Dawn Ward; who provided another quality interior.

This new build is a replacement dwelling located within the East Cheshire green belt. Designed to incorporate scaling and proportion synonymous with the classical styles of architecture, materials of the highest quality have been specified to ensure that the standard of design is reflected in the completed building.

Dickinson Waugh’s specialisation in this type of development has ensured a smooth transition from inception through to being on site with all potential pitfalls expertly negotiated.

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MOMO Bar

Posted on January 28, 2011 by dwaugh

MOMO Bar, Northampton

Client. S & N Pub Enterprises
Contract Value. £600K

With pride of place along the main Northampton high street and formerly known as the notorious ‘Wedgewood’, this late 19th century building had undergone some major, poor quality structural changes over the years.
The property had suffered from a serious lack of investment and was in a considerable state of disrepair prior to being acquired by S&N.

Dickinson Waugh were commissioned to transform this building with its impressive facade into Northampton’s hottest night time venue.

Significant structural stabilisation works were required before the building could be opened out to allow for the resulting impressive 2 storey operation.
Momo represents exciting new concept in drinking, dining and entertainment

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Swallows Barn

Posted on January 27, 2011 by dwaugh

Swallows Barn, Hale

This sensitive barn conversion was part of a split farmstead comprising existing cow housing and a hay barn.

Dickinson Waugh were commissioned to convert these significant buildings into a dwelling of the highest order.

In addition to providing the client with a spectacular living environment, the challenge with barn conversions is to protect the features, settings, cultural significance and wildlife interest of a traditional farm building combined with the paradox of making what is in essence a breathable building, thermally efficient without damaging original building fabric.

Traditional farm buildings contribute to local distinctiveness and to countryside character, by utilising these buildings we conserve the environmental capital embodied in traditional farm building stock by promoting their sustainable long-term use.

Dickinson Waugh have considerable experience and expertise in this area of architecture.

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