Practice news

NEW BEDROOMS FOR THE CROWN HOTEL WETHERAL

10 new hotel bedrooms at the 4 star Crown Hotel in Wetheral are now open for business following building works that started in August 2019.  The bedrooms were created from two Edwardian houses owned by the hotel.  The project also included refurbishment of the hotel leisure club and spa.  The contractor, Philip M Lally Ltd alongside the design team worked well together to achieve completion before Christmas. Project Page>

Sandside Lodge Opening Architects Plus

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SANDSIDE LODGE SEN SCHOOL

Congratulations to Cumbria County Council and Seddon Construction for their win at the National Constructing Excellence Awards 2019, for the Sandside Lodge SEN School Project, Ulverston.  Architects Plus were appointed as client advisor for delivery of the Special Needs School and the project has greatly expanded our experience in delivering Special Needs Schools across all child school ages.

BRITISH VETERINARY HOSPITALS AWARD

We are pleased that our new veterinary surgery designed for Craig Robinson Vets has been chosen as a runner up in the British Veterinary Hospitals Association awards 2019. Completed by the practice earlier this year the project has recently enhanced our experience in veterinary health building projects. Project Page

Architects Plus Whiskey Lakes Distillery

NEW INTERPRETATION ROOM AT THE LAKES DISTILLERY

We are pleased that the new interpretation room is now open at The Lakes Distillery.  Architects Plus continue to increase their knowledge of the whisky and gin making processes and have been working hard to get this latest attraction ready and open for visitors.

KENDAL STREET RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON SITE

Works are progressing at pace on the former Caldewgate School site in Carlisle to build 35 residential units. Under construction by McKnight and Son Builders, the development will include 3 bedroom townhouses plus 1 and 2 bedroom flats.  Located near Dixon’s Chimney the main block is set around a semi private courtyard.  Concrete floor planks to the first floor have recently been installed and bricklaying continues above.

PIONEER FOODSTORE OFFICIAL OPENING

Pioneer Foodstore has officially opened its new flagship retail outlet, at Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, celebrating 140 years in business.

Architects Plus were involved from design inception of this new retail development through to construction working with contractors, Thomas Armstrong Construction and Lambert Gill.  The practice attended the official opening event held on Wednesday 19th June.