Watson Batty Architects are delighted to announce the professional accreditation of three members of staff. Nick Page and Victoria Wood were both successful in becoming qualified Architects and are now seeking chartered status in becoming RIBA members. Both Nick and Victoria have been with the practice for a number of years with Nick's first venture at the practice forming part of his secondary school work placement.
Simon Collins also added to the success when he passed the CIAT Professional Assessment Interview to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist.
Having seen Nick, Victoria and Simon through their studies, new staff members are already in place at the practice who we hope will achieve similar successes.
07/03/2014
Royal Mail Sutton Coldfield Delivery Office
Royal Mail Sutton Coldfield Delivery Office has been redeveloped into a modern mail processing unit designed and managed on site by Watson Batty Architects. The Grade II listed building has been enhanced, extensively re-modeled and includes the newly re-branded customer service point.
The new facilities were designed using bold colours and finishes to provide a modern, comfortable environment for both staff and visitors. Efficiency improvements to the building fabric and new building services have improved the energy performance reducing the running cost of the facility.
Due to the strategic nature of the facility it was critical to our client that the construction work was complete on time and to budget. Both objectives were met and the project handed over as planned.
28/02/2014
Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park Shortlisted for RICS Awards
Watson Batty Architects are pleased to announce that the recently completed Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park has been shortlisted for 2 awards at the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014. The facility has been shortlisted for the Community Benefit and the Tourism & Leisure Categories.
Chair of the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014 judging panel, Colin Harrop, Director, Jones Lang LaSalle, said:
“I’m delighted to announce the shortlist for the RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards 2014. The awards showcase the very best in property and construction across the region. Competition this year has been stronger than ever - with 46 projects shortlisted, there is a lot for Yorkshire to be proud of.
The shortlisting comes following positive feedback on the facilities since it was completed in September 2013 with John Senior, Estate Department, Sheffield Hallam University adding that the facilities offer; - “An extremely striking building designed to high standards. It was very warmly received on completion and continue to please all who visit”
Washington Leisure Centre Starts On Site
Construction of the new Washington Leisure Centre started on the 21st February 2014. The ceremony was attended by local Councillors, representatives from Sunderland City Council Project Management Team, Sports Operators, Pellikaan Construction and our team at Watson Batty. The project is programmed for completion in Spring 2015.
When complete, the facility will create a sports hub for Washington and the surrounding areas containing; a 25m 6 lane pool, a learner pool with water features including two water sides, a 4 court sports hall, an international standard trampoline hall, 2 squash courts, 100 stations wellness centre, 2 dance studios, associated administration and changing facilities, 6 no. 5-a-side floodlit football pitches and a 100 space car park.
The site is located on a strategic link between Washington city centre and Princess Ann’s Park and accommodates one of the main public rights of way. The design proposals look to enhance the urban context, creating a welcoming and interactive building, promoting sport participation.
For further information please click the following links:
10/02/2014
Works Commence at the Royal Mail Chelmsford Delivery Office
Following Watson Batty Architects long standing relationship with Royal Mail, works have now commenced on a new Delivery Office in Chelmsford.
Due to the restrictive site area a deck car park has been designed to provide private staff parking with parking for Royal Mail's operational fleet below.
The project will include the 'Customer and You' initiative, a redesign and new approach to key areas of the Delivery Office which Watson Batty have played a leading role in developing.
The contractor is VolkerFitzpatrick and works are due to complete summer 2014.
05/02/2014
Staff Wanted!
Due to an expanding number of projects, we are seeking to appoint talented Architects and Technicians for both Scheme and Detailed Design. We will be looking to recruit candidates to join our professional and dynamic team, primarily in our Leeds office, although the position(s) will require working on projects throughout the United Kingdom.
We would like to hear from candidates with a broad range of sector skills and specialisms in keeping with Watson Batty’s diverse client range and background. Commercial / Industrial experience would be advantageous for these vacancies.
Delivering projects from our Head office in Leeds and increasingly the East Midlands office in Loughborough we are now utilising BIM on most new commissions. Practical experience of Revit is therefore welcomed but not a necessity.
Please click the links below for the details of corresponding positions. If you are interested in joining our team please send your CV, personal statement and where appropriate examples of your work to pamela.cooke@watsonbatty.com
27/01/2014
Watson Batty go BIM
BIM is a process of managing the information produced during the design and construction phase of a project in a single common format that can be utilised from the initial design stage through to construction, operations, maintenance and finally demolitions. BIM is set to become an integral part of the construction process and the investment that has been made by the practice will ensure that Watson Batty has the potential of bringing the benefits of BIM to both existing and future clients.
21/01/2014
University of Huddersfield Student Central Open Ahead of Programme
Photographs courtesy of The University of Huddersfield and the Huddersfield Examiner
The new £22.5m Student Central Building designed by Watson Batty Architects opened its doors on Friday 10th January. The ribbon was cut by the Vice Chancellor Bob Cryan and Nosheen Dad the President of the Students’ Union.
Having worked closely with the University to see the project brought to completion, we are delighted with the positive responses which have received. Mr Cyran stated ‘I am absolutely bowled over’, whilst Peter Slee, the Deputy Vice Chancellor responded ‘Just fabulous’. The successful delivery of this project is also thanks to the efforts of GB Building Solutions who we have been working with closely since the project started on site in May 2012. The new building provides new sports facilities, including an 8 court sports hall, squash courts, fitness suite and exercise studios, together with a new centre for the Students’ Union, Student Services and catering on campus.
The contemporary design has also been well received by the University which features mesh facades onto Wakefield Road providing a fantastic opportunity to create dramatic lighting effects enhancing the impact of the building at night. These were switched on as part of the Christmas celebrations by members of the Huddersfield Giants Rugby Team.
The official opening of the building will be later this year.
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