Education

St. Thomas Restoration, Stockport College

Client: Stockport College
Architect: Austin: Smith-Lord
Value: £4,000,000

Restoration and conversion of Grade II listed former hospital buildings into new college accommodation including asbestos removal enabling works and demolition.

New Engineering Workshops, Stockport College

Client: Stockport College
Architect: Austin:Smith-Lord
Value: £20,000,000

Demolition and construction of new engineering workshops and teaching block including new courtyard and access works.

UMIST, Manchester

Client: UMIST
Architect: DGP International
Value: £200,000

We have carried out several departmental upgrades and relocations, plus free flow catering schemes of up to £750,000 in value.

Greenbank Preparatory School, Cheadle Hulme

Client: Greenbank Preparatory School
Architect: Aidan Simpson Architects
Value: £375,000

Construction of new administration and staff block incorporating science and teaching accommodation.

St. Ambrose School, Swinton, Salford

Client: St Ambrose School
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £500,000

Conversion of an existing gymnasium into food technology teaching accommodation.

St. Matthew’s School, Moston, Manchester

Client: MANCAT
Architect: Buttress Fuller Alsop Williams
Value: £1,500,000

New build sixth form teaching block to provide general teaching, hair and beauty and drama teaching accommodation.

Student Accommodation, Nottingham

Client: University of Nottingham
Architect: Cartwright Pickard
Value: £2,100,000

Construction of ninety seven student and tutor units using fast track accommodation off site, manufactured modular construction and rainscreen cladding system.

Academy, Manchester

Client: University of Manchester Student’s Union
Architect: Architects Britch
Value: £3,000,000

Refurbishment of existing concert hall with new build extensions to create new changing room accommodation, VIP bar and stage area.

North Manchester Sixth Form and District Library, Harpurhey

Client: The Manchester College
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £7,000,000
Awards: RIBA/LSC Award for Education Building of the Year – 2006. RIBA Award for Architecture - 2006

New build sixth form and district library built within an area earmarked for regeneration. Sustainable features include passive ventilation, solar panels and photovoltaic panels.

Fielden Campus, Didsbury, Manchester

Client: The Manchester College
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £7,000,000

Refurbishment of existing college campus including re-cladding, re-roofing and internal remodelling and refurbishment.

Brownley Road Campus, Wythenshawe, Manchester

Client: The Manchester College
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £17,000,000

Innovative new build Construction and Motor Vehicle Workshops, Performance Arts Centre and Sixth Form Block with integrated sustainable design to achieve carbon neutral and BREEAM Excellent status.

Moston Campus Refurbishment, Manchester

Client: The Manchester College
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £1,000,000

Refurbishment and conversion of existing campus to create new hair and beauty teaching accommodation together with new health and beauty spa facilities.

Northenden Campus Refurbishment, Manchester

Client: The Manchester College
Architect: Walker Simpson Architects
Value: £1,500,000

Refurbishment and conversion of existing campus to create new refectory and kitchen facilities, new entrance reception area and sports changing facilities together with provision of new external MUGA sports pitch.