The public consultation event will be held at Stornoway Town Hall on Monday 15th January from 1pm to 7pm.
The public consultation event for the proposed development at Goathill will be held at Stornoway Town Hall on Monday 15th January from 1pm to 7pm. Please drop in at a convenient time.
The only pre Reformation church on Arran has been saved from ruin, as shown on these before and after photos.
Works to save St. Bride’s Chapel in Arran from falling into ruin are complete. This Scheduled Ancient Monument was constructed during a fascinating period in history and is the only pre Reformation church on the island.
Just six months ago, extensive vegetation had taken over, and large sections of the 14th century structure were collapsing. Following a scheme of extensive repairs and consolidation the structure has been rescued for the benefit of future generations.
The senior casework officer for Historic Environment Scotland wrote:
Congratulations to you and the project team for a great job on behalf of North Ayrshire Council. We have already had positive feedback from the community.
Proposed new Belleisle Visitor Arrival Hub showing the building in its parkland setting.
Computer renderings of the Belleisle Visitor Arrival Hub have been prepared to show the building in its parkland context. The building will use timber, glass and stone to create a welcoming multi-function visitor resource.
Major works are now underway upgrading Brodick Castle for the National Trust for Scotland.
Fire risk mitigation works are now underway at the Category A Listed Brodick Castle in Arran. This extensive upgrade for the National Trust for Scotland includes major works to form compartmentation, fabric upgrades, fire detection, forming a permanent fire pond, and the installation of a fire fighting, evacuation and access lift, sensitivity incorporated into the historic fabric.
Brodick Castle dates back to the 13th Century and is steeped in history. The Dukes of Hamilton, one of Scotland’s grandest aristocratic families, created much of what can be seen today. The fire mitigation works will help to ensure that this valuable asset is safeguarded for the benefit of future generations.
Bright and airy 92 place Beaumont House Day Nursery for 0-5 year olds has opened today.
This new nursery school at Heath Road, Twickenham, provides 92 places for infants of 3 months to children of 5 years. There are two Pre-school / Toddler Rooms and a Baby Room, with a variety of activities, art sinks, library, baby sleep zone, and outside garden.
The interior is bright and airy, with privacy vinyl artwork graphics screening the interior while still providing views outdoors. For more information on the nursery visit bhdaynursery.co.uk
We have new office space at 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, to support the projects we are undertaking in London and the wider area.
To help service the work we are doing in London and the south we have taken office space in Paddington. Our postal address is Robert Potter and Partners LLP, 6th Floor, 2 Kingdom Street, London W2 6BD.
The location is close to Paddington Station and has good transport links. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
It was the official opening today of 12 new amenity houses for older people, with a landscaped garden courtyard setting.
Hanover Scotland’s brand new £1.6 million amenity housing development in East Renfrewshire has been opened by Jackson Carlaw MSP. The development provides state-of-the-art accommodation for older people in the area.
Each house has two bedrooms, ample storage, a bay window and a landscaped garden courtyard setting for fine weather. Mr Carlaw said,
The development has been completed to an exceptionally high standard throughout and provides much needed housing for independent older people in the area.
CIH Excellence Award for our autism-friendly development at Hallam House, Beeswing.
Hallam House in Beeswing has won the Development for Rented Properties Award at the Chartered Institute of Housing Excellence Awards event held in Glasgow.
This 5 home autism-friendly development for Loreburn Housing Association was designed around the needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. The intensive supported living service is also suitable for people with complex needs related to autism.
The new homes incorporate assistive technology and a number of energy efficiency measures including a ground source heat pump.
The practice is now ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certified.
The practice is now ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certified, following a consultation process with QMS International.
ISO 9001 has a strong customer focus. It looks at the motivation of our senior managers and the processes we follow to implement continual improvement, in order to consistently provide customers with high quality products and services.
ISO 14001 is the most important standard in the ISO 14000 series of environmental management standards. The International Organisation for Standardisation developed this series for organisations looking to reduce their environmental impact. This fits well within our overall approach to sustainable design.