Housing Brochure 2017

EDWARDS
ARCHITECTURE
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HOUSING

EDWARDS
ARCHITECTURE
Edwards Architecture is a forward thinking and innovative practice, built around a core team who have worked
across the industry with many years of experience in all forms of design, construction and management on projects
ranging from small and simple to large and complex.
Edwards Architecture has a clarity of design which realises our client’s aspirations whatever the constraints and
the resource to deliver projects through to completion without compromise. Our approach ensures every project
receives the same level of dedication, commitment and ultimate success.
As lead consultants, Edwards Architecture looks beyond the architectural discipline and take an holistic approach
to the design, management and coordination of the project. Our team is ideally suited, through their nature
and experience, to work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors alike to involve them in
realising their part in the success of the project, working to achieve the best value and quality without jeopardising
programme or budget.
As a Practice, we develop all of our projects as a co-ordinated Revit (BIM) model. This forms the basis of the
coordinated construction packages as the project develops. Our teams extensive knowledge in Building Information
Modelling (BIM) during several recent construction projects has enabled us to communicate ideas, resolve issues
in three dimensions at design stage allows a vast reduction in more costly resolutions to the problems on site and
streamline the coordination of the design team.
Edwards Architecture has already an excellent track record of new design and refurbishment for clients, including
charities, , residential, health care and specialist education, where the aspirations and goals often outweigh the
available budget. We pride ourselves in treating these two conflicting elements with equality and seek to use our
experience and knowledge to ensure both are achieved.
Lynwood Care Village
Lanchester

Lynwood Care Village
Lanchester

RUSSELL EDWARDS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Russell has over 20 years experience in
housing, in both affordable and private
sectors. Russell has an excellent knowledge
of Extra Care and independent living and
he has developed the practices model
continuously. This knowledge has helped
the practice win awards over the years.
ANDREW BOWKETT
ASSOCIATE-TECHNOLOGIST
Andrew has experience in all forms of
housing from large scale developer led
schemes to private single dwellings. Using
over 20 years of technical knowledge,
Andrew has developed a housing specific
BIM Housing template to maximise
consistency and construction buildability
from the earliest planning phase through to
full technical detailing.
DAVID OWEN
ARCHITECT
David has an excellent knowledge of the
residential sector, from large scale master
planning projects to small scale housing
within both the private and public sector,
including work on listed buildings.
HARRY LANE
TRAINEE TECHNOLOGIST
Harry works closely with Andrew assisting
him to develop housing specific BIM families
and technical packages. He rarely makes
the tea.

HOUSING

LONGHIRST HALL
MORPETH
Longhirst Hall
Grade II Listed Hall
Status : Construction
Contractor: Dere Street Homes
Edwards Architecture were appointed by Dere Street Homes
to restore and convert the existing Grade II listed Hall and
surrounding buildings, many of which were also listed and had
historical importance. It was vital that the converted buildings
retained the many historical features and details. This was
achieved using our combined expertise and knowledge of
conservation.
The new development consists of a range of thoughtfully detailed
designs, ranging from apartments and townhouses, right up to
large executive homes with the grandest being the seven bedroom
conversion of the original Grade II listed Hall. There are also
four other original historic homes, ranging from a five bedroom
dwelling to the conversion of the former coach house.
Set amongst its own grounds and surrounded by trees and open
green spaces and built between 1824-8 for local landowner,
William Lawson, the Hall is considered to be one of architect
John Dobson’s finest buildings. Used in various roles over the next
40 years, it stood empty for several years before it was bought,
restored and converted into a country house hotel. Despite being
a popular wedding venue, the hotel closed in March 2014 with
the whole property remaining empty until being purchased by
Dere Street Homes early in 2016.

Longhirst Hall (Right)
Lounge
Longhirst Hall (Below Right)
Main Hall
Longhirst Hall (Below)
External

Longhirst Hall (Right)
Townhouse Internal
Photograph by Dere Street Homes
Longhirst Hall
Business Centre
Prior to Conversion to Townhouses
Longhirst Hall
Townhouses
Photograph by Dere Street Homes
Longhirst Hall (Below Right)
Townhouse Internal
Photograph by Dere Street Homes

LYNWOOD CARE VILLAGE
LANCHESTER
Lynwood Care Village
Main Entrance
Status : Complete
Contractor: Galliford Try
Edwards Architecture were successful in the design competition
to create a new development of 34 high quality two bedroom
apartments for independent living, along with a medical centre,
for the relocation of Park house GP Practice and a central
community facility.
The scheme site within a conservation area and is clad in natural
stone to sit comfortably within its surroundings. The external
facade has been commended by the planning officers and local
residents.
Lynwood House has been a forerunner showcasing how BIM
may be of benefit to similar future projects and how the client
themselves may benefit long term.

Lynwood Care Village
Residential Interior

MILL RISE
PONTELAND
Status : Complete
Contractor: Galliford Try
Edwards Architecture were commisioned to design and deliver
the high quality apartments on the former Galliford Try office.
The site contained many constraints such as easements, flooding,
ecology and trees. All of these were overcome with an efficient
and effective floor plan maximising views and the number of
apartments. Edwards Architecture were also instimental in the
public consultation and planning process in bringing the scheme
to fruition.
Mill House (Above)
Elevation
Lynwood Care Village (Left)
Exterior Elevation
Mill House (Below)
3D Visualisation
The proposed building intends to respond to the surrounding area,
whilst achieving a high quality development of 18 apartments in
line with the clients brief. The footprint of the building is dictated
heavily by the site constraints; including flood zones, a wildlife
corridor and existing easements. The proposed building is
efficient in its footprint and minimises the impact on the site and
surrounding ecology.
The facade of the building responds to the area in its materiality
whilst maintaining a modern aesthetic which was a key
requirement of the clients brief.

Mill House (Above)
Kitchen
Mill House (Right)
Elevation
Mill House (Below)
Balconies and Interior

WILLOWBURN HOSPICE
LANCHESTER
Status : Complete
Contractor: Galliford Try
The proposed site concept aims to sit in harmony with the
landscape, using the views and gradient to its advantage. The
accommodation wing is positioned to take main advantage
of the views with the service rooms to the rear. The building is
orientated around two axis walls, the main wall cuts through
the building from the entrance through to the contemplation
walkway. Natural materials will pass through the external
envelope to blur the boundary between inside and outside, this
ensures the building interacts fully with the sensory landscape and
forms the relaxing and therapeutic environment
Willowburn (Above)
3D Visualisation
Willowburn (Right)
Interior
Willowburn (Below)
3D Visualisation
The concept consists of two pure ‘barn’ forms with contemporary
detailing linked with a glazed section. The accommodation wing
is situated under a gradually pitched green roof supported by
‘Glulam’ Timbers. The circulation spaces are to be meeting spaces
this is achieved by introducing curved feature walls and ensuring
it is wide enough for free movement.

CAMBO GREEN
BLAKELAW
Status : Complete
Contractor: Keepmoat
Edwards Architecture were approached by Keepmoat to partner
with them to bid for the Newcastle Housing Delivery Partnership
Framework, along with to Registered Providers, as part of this
process Edwards Architecture were asked to develop a scheme for
26 two bedroom bungalows (inc. two accessible) on a site within
an existing residential area of Blakelaw. As well as being included
in the framework we were successfully appoint to develop and
deliver Cambo Green.
Cambo Green (Bottom)
Elevations
Cambo Green (Right)
Elevation
Cambo Green (Below)
Materiality
As lead consultant Edwards Architecture liaised with the Local
Authority project team and planning department to progress the
scheme through the planning process. The use of 3D modelling
insured that ideas could be explored full as ideas developed.
Edwards Architecture were responsible for ensure the scheme
complies with all necessary requirements including; Lifetime
Homes, Building for Life, HCA’s HQI’s, Secured by Design, The
Wheelchair Housing Guide as well as input into the achievement
of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

SHERBURN HOUSE
DURHAM
Status : Tender
Contractor: To Be Confirmed
Beddell House (Above)
Elevation
Beddell House (Left)
Elevation
Edwards Architecture were approached by Sherburn House
Charity to refurbish Beddell House, a Grade II listed, 60 bedroom
care home.
The scheme is currently in planning with the hope that work will
begin on site in July 2017. The proposals include removing the
existing conservatory and replacing with a bespoke harfdwood
orangery, more in keeping with the building and the surrounding
area, as well as replacing the windows with a more suitable
alternative.
Beddell House (Below)
Elevation
Accessibility has also been a complex issue, with the client brief
requiring Edwards Architecture to improve wet room facilities
without losing residential units.
As lead consultant Edwards Architecture have liaised with the
design team and client to produce a scheme which will greatly
benefit both the staff and residents, using our excellent knowledge
in the care and residential sectors.

EMPIRE COURT
WHITLEY BAY
Status : Construction
Contractor: S V Rutter
Edwards Architecture were approached by SV Rutter to deliver
this high quality scheme consisting of 9 TownHouses and 5
Apartments
The building forms one of the first developments in the
refurbishment of the sea front and is likely to be a catalyst for the
area. The Art Deco style architecture is fitting for the sea front
and will create a vernacular que for further developments.
Empire Court (Above)
3D Visualisation
Empire Court (Right)
On Site
Empire Court (Below)
On Site
The client and the contractor both benefited from a clear design
and full 3D interrogation.

4 VITA HOUSE, FISH QUAY
NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 1JA
www.edwardsarchitecture.co.uk
0191 649 8404 info@edwardsarchitecture.co.uk