A Tough Task Getting Muddy for a Good Cause
Two of our team members will be getting very wet, even muddier and mentally challenged on 20th May.
Chris Woods and Lee Hankins, (probably the two you would least expect), are taking on the challenge of Tough Mudder Midlands 2017 all in order to raise money for Lee’s young son Jack.
Double success for brp at Planning Committee
It was a success all round for brp at Harborough District Council’s Planning Committee last night, securing approvals for not one, but two, contemporary new-build dwellings.
Patients ‘Bowled over’ by ‘beautiful’ medical centre expansion
“We couldn’t be happier with the overall finish and the benefits this brings, it really reflects our latest CQC rating very well indeed, which the team are all extremely proud of.
“People are bowled over by the beauty of the extension. They are bowled over by the fact that someone has invested in their community.
Merry Christmas
“The Directors and staff at brp architects would like to wish both our Clients and Consultant Teams that we have worked with during 2016 and in previous years, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
Maggie’s Culture Crawl
On Friday 23rd September two members of the brp team, Richard and Jennie, joined up with friends to take part in the Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2016. Appropriately called the ‘Wandering Blisters’, the group of 5 met at the Said Business School, in Oxford to start the preparations for the lengthy night-time ‘stroll’!
Tithe Barn heritage lives on as a new Deli Cafe
Tithe Barn, located in the village of Cosby, Leicestershire has now been carefully transformed into a beautiful new deli-cafe business, offering a high quality place to eat, drink and socialise.
Our quest to Budapest – Graphisofts Key Client Conference
In June 2016, I had the pleasure of coming together with people from all over the world at the bi-annually Graphisoft Key Client Conference (KCC) in Budapest. This ‘invitee only’ event gave us all an opportunity to discuss every aspect of the software, its development and the industry in general.
The Re-building of The Coach House – Great Glen, Leicestershire
If you have obtained planning approval and require assistance in getting your project out the ground, brp architects are in the business of helping you do this. We have a proven track record of assisting clients realise the potential of their projects and we can help you do the same.
Freshening up of social housing in Wellingborough
We’ve now reached the end of the fourth phase of refurbishment works for social housing provider Wellingborough Homes, and we have seen some impressive results.
We had an in-house photography competition
In order to inject some originality into our studio, we opened up the floor to all members of staff for them to put forward their most inspiring and provocative photos that they have taken to hang in our newly refurbished studio.
What is Passivhaus, and how can it benefit you?
Earlier this year (2016), brp architects attended a CPD presentation by the Green Building Store, which provided an introduction to Passivhaus design and specification.
Staff member wins “Beta tester of the year UK” award.
We are thrilled to announce that brp’s BIM Manager, Lee Hankins, has yet again been decorated with the accolade of “Beta Tester Of The Year UK” for the second year running.
Supporting out local sports club
brp architects sponsored Market Harborough Squash Club’s racketball teams had a clean sweep in the third round of the Northamptonshire Racketball league this week.
Sleek extension to Hickings Lane Medical Centre
Starting on site this month, we are looking forward to seeing our design for a £500k extension to an existing medical centre come to life!
25 years on
As part of our recent office refurbishment, we discovered a plethora of ‘historic’ gems hidden within our storage archives, including the following brp architects team photo from 1991!
Bridging the gap with timber-frame
Not just an interesting experience for our staff, these types of exercises underpin brp architects desire to continually develop our professional knowledge and expertise in order to deliver an increased level of service to our clients.
Could this new building trend provide homes people want?
According to RIBA research, 75% of people in the UK never want to buy a new home.
We would say this is quite a striking statistic!
Here’s what we found out…
A Baby “Bourn” Every Week
Our client - and the pioneers of the IVF artificial insemination process - Bourn Hall Clinic, have today released a press release in anticipation of the imminent start of the construction of their new IVF Clinic in Wickford.
£5.1m Flagship development in Market Harborough now complete.
February 2016 marks another successful project delivery for brp architects following the completion of the flagship development for Seven Locks Housing in the centre of Market Harborough – a 67-unit independent living facility for older persons.
Primary Care Premises Expansion…
We have been assisting a number of local practices in getting their premises upgrades over the line to secure their part of the widely reported £350m NHS’s Primary Care Infrastructure fund, which comes to a close in the next couple of months.