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W P Architects - News - March 2009 |
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Whittaker Prestidge Architects has been re-branded as W P Architects. We have re-designed and launched our new website and would greatly appreciate your feedback..... |
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Photo 1 Hotel at Brackmills - The WNDC Planning Committee resolved to approve the amended 75 bed hotel at their meeting on 24 February. The project is now out to tender for a design build contract due to commence Spring this year. |
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Photo 2 Kingsthorpe Grove - We have recently gained planning consent for a residential development scheme on a prominent corner site which makes a considerable contribution to the regeneration of the locality. Arranged over two and three storeys it contains one and two bedroom units and includes social housing, mobility units and a penthouse with views across the adjacent golf course. Work on site is due to commence in April 2009. |
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Photo 3 Great Missenden Community Fire Station - We have recently gained planning consent for the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority for the refurbishment and extension of the Fire Station which lies within a Conservation Area and is virtually surrounded by listed buildings. The scheme design will present our client with a building that enables the Fire Service to provide an improved level of service to the public and to pursue their philisophy of engaging with the community and encouraging social interaction. |
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WPA is entering a further year in partnership with Carillion and HSBC on a continuous rolling programme auditing and upgrading branches to facilitate public access in line with current DDA legisation. |
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Two new projects have recently started on site for HM Government. |
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Ben Mason has completed the first year of his architectural studies at De Montfort University and passed with flying colours. |
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Several members of staff felt the need to satisfy their musical cravings with Alison Lamont seeing ‘Stiff Little Fingers’ in concert at a local venue, John Whittaker spending a few days in London for a concert at Hampton Court featuring Ray Davies of ‘Kinks’ fame and Lesley Stapleton visiting The O2 Arena for the Simply Red 'Greatest Hits’ Tour. |
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Keith Prestidge continued his support of the Heald Extramile Cycle Challenge which has raised in excess of £500,000 for local charities. |
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Keith Prestidge was invited by Total Construction to an Events Day near Ruislip taking part in clay pigeon shooting, rifle shooting, archery and coming first racing Honda Pilot Buggies! |
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A collection of photos gathered from recent trips made by members of WPA. |
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Site Map - Housing design - Industrial building design - Commercial building design - Interior design - Listed building consents - Retail - Project management - Contact us |
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