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CHRIST’S HOSPITAL HORSHAM RH13 0LJ
The replacement of the existing kitchen block with state-of-the-art teaching and catering facilities, as well as improved public realm to provide a welcoming entrance to the school, integrated into the existing complex of Grade II listed buildings.
Submitted by: NRAP Architects, Cambridge. www.nrap.co.uk
Architect: Richard Owers and Richard Warwick, NRAP Architects.
Site Manager: Gary Chamberlain, ARJ Construction, Stevenage. www.arj.co.uk
Contractors: ARJ Construction. Craftsman: John Brogan, J Brogan Brickwork Ltd, Watford.
Other: A Johnson at Max Fordham & LLP (Services Engineers), Cambridge. www.maxfordham.com | Tully De’Ath (Structural Engineers), Forest Row. www.tullydeath.com | Photos © David Valinsky Photography
ROPEMAKERS ACADEMY REEF WAY, HAILSHAM BN27 1DT
Ropemaker’s Academy is a Social, Emotional and Mental Health special school with Autism Spectrum Disorder support. The scheme represents a huge team effort that responds to challenging site conditions to offer a calm and welcoming environment for its 80 pupils and 50 staff.
Submitted by: ECE Architecture, Worthing. www.ecearchitecture.com Architect: ECE Architecture.
Site Manager: Andy Mitchell, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, Crawley. www.willmottdixon.co.uk
Contractors: Yazdi Shroff, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited.
Project Managers: Playle & Partners LLP, Sidcup. www.playleandpartners.co.uk
SHELTER HALL, KINGS ROAD, BRIGHTON
The Shelter Hall was originally used as a shelter for bathers, and although not itself a listed building, includes a set of Grade II listed handrails that line the upper promenade. This new building is almost double the size of the original, and by including an upper-level pavilion, the restaurant space is increased. A new, curved sea defence wall protects the lower promenade level, now with a vastly improved and more accessible public realm stretching along Brighton’s seafront.
Submitted by: R H Partnership Architects Ltd, Brighton.
Senior Architectural Designer: Crysta Pestano, R H Partnership Architects Ltd.
Site Manager: Leon Bellis, Projects Engineer, Brighton and Hove City Council.
Contractors: Edburton Contractors Ltd, Henfield. www.edburtoncontractors.com
Craftsmen: Ibstock Bricks Ltd and Vobster Cast Stone Masonry (both via Taylor Maxwell) | Gowercroft Joinery | Harrity Building and Construction | Paul Goodband, Brickstone and Flint ltd, Burgess Hill. www.brickstoneandflint.co.uk | Weltec Welding | Swan Foundry.
Other: HOP Consulting (Civil and Structural Engineers) | Delta Green Environmental Design.
THE GOODWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE, HOME FARM, GOODWOOD, CHICHESTER PO18 0QF
The brief was to replace the existing education facilities (a timber shed) with a new sustainable Education Centre, providing modern and appealing facilities. The single storey building comprises a timber frame with cedar roof shingles and larch wood panelling. All external timber was sourced from and milled on the Goodwood Estate.
Submitted by: SMD Construction Consultancy, Fareham. www.smdconsultancy.co.uk CA & QS: Robert Owen, SMD Construction Consultancy.
Site Manager: Barry Corrick, Thakeham Group. www.thakeham.com
Contractors: Thakeham Group.
Other: MCA (Consulting Engineers). www.mcaltd.co.uk
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UNITY BY JOHN GILLESPIE EAST STREET, CHICHESTER
Unity was conceived through COVID-19. John is a stainless-steel fabricator, who has built a sculpture on the concept of a nurse. The tunic is made up of over 300 handmade keys each stamped with the profession a different keyworker. She sits on a 3m stainless steel bench to represent social distancing. John Gillespie received judges’ special commendation for craftsmanship.
Submitted by: John Gillespie, Chichester. firebori@yahoo.co.uk
Craftsman: John Gillespie.
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33 FITTLEWORTH COMMUNITY SHOP, CAFÉ AND POST OFFICE SCHOOL LANE, FITTLEWORTH RH20 1JB
In 2017 villagers raised £410K to establish a new community shop and playground. The adjacent public buildings are typical 1960/70’s style but the new shop is sympathetic to its wooded rural village location. The materials used include face brick plinth, locally sourced timber feather-edge boarding, oak framing and slate roof.
Submitted by: Michael Foote, Chair of Management Committee, Fittleworth Stores.
Architect: Richard Atkinson, RJCA Chartered Architects, Chichester.
Contractors: Agincourt Contractors Ltd, Petersfield. www.agincourtcontractors.co.uk
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LEARNING & RESOURCES CENTRE, LORICA TRUST, EAST CLAYTON FARM, STORRINGTON ROAD, WASHINGTON RH20 4AG
A 120-acre farm, run by the Lorica Trust, who work with vulnerable and marginalised children and young people, helping to rebuild self-confidence, self-esteem and self-belief through land-based activities. The brief was to build a cost-effective Scandia Hus timber framed building providing much needed indoor space for those visiting the farms.
Submitted by: Lorica Trust, Washington. www.eastclaytonfarm.org.uk
Lead Designer: Funnell Design Partnership, Littlehampton. www.funnelldesign.co.uk
Contractors: BVMH Groundworks | Scandia Hus | High & Dry Roofing |Norrsken Ltd | Mayoss & Co Builders Ltd.
Surveyor/Project Manager: MacConvilles Surveying, Hove. www.macconvilles.com