Architects Plus recently renovated the entrance, bedrooms and bathrooms for Jigsaw at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle. The revamped bedrooms now feature colour changing lights, bespoke bedhead features and “bubble print” en-suite shower rooms – all highly appreciated by the hospice users. As noted on the Eden Valley Hospice website, “This was made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork ‘Game Changer’ which was gifted to Southampton Hospitals Charity in May 2020 during the height of the Covid pandemic.”

Last year we sent out Project Evaluation Questionnaires as we strive in our commitment to provide an excellent service and continuously look for ways to improve.  We are were overwhelmed by the positive response in how highly were were rated on communication, project management and personnel, design development and performance.  For example 100% of respondents said they were very satisfied or satisfied with our communication.

We are excited to share that our Quality Management System has earned ISO 9001 certification, and our Environmental Management System has obtained ISO 14001 certification. Our management systems have been meticulously developed and refined over the years to ensure not only compliance and proficiency but also a commitment to customer satisfaction and addressing the climate crisis. This certification assures our clients that we maintain a consistently high standard and have a strategy for continuous measurement and improvement.

Construction work on our £6m project to expand Sandgate School for children with Special Educational Needs in Kendal is making significant progress, with the recent completion of the steel framework for the building. Five months into the project, the structure and layout for the four additional classrooms, new multipurpose hall, changing rooms and additional facilities has now been erected.

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Our latest residential project to provide 40 new dwellings on the Woodhouse Estate in Whitehaven has started on site. The scheme will provide much needed affordable bungalows and houses for the local community. This continues our working relationship with Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Home Group, a team which has been working together on regeneration projects at Woodhouse, for over 17 years.

Works on site are progressing at pace for the £6million expansion of the Sandgate Special Educational Needs School.  It will cater for young people aged 3 to 19 years and is located on the Queen Katherine School (Academy) Campus.  Architects Plus have been working with Waterman Structures Ltd, Pettit Singleton Associates, McGowan Miller and Contractor F Parkinson Ltd. Four new classrooms, a new hall, assisted changing, sensory and physio rooms as well as other activities will be provided.