DESCRIPTION: We were asked to be involved as Architects with this project to a Doctor’s Surgery in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It comprised comprehensive extension, refurbishment and re-construction works to an important community service. We worked closely with our clients for over three years from the very outset, to design and deliver this high value project.
As Lead Consultant and Architect we co-ordinated and managed the involvement of other specialist consultants to produce specialist details for the photo-voltaic (PV) panel, electrical and heating systems.
We obtained Coal Authority, Planning, Building Regulation and Conservation Approvals and Consents with the local council.
The project comprised two areas of works:
– An entirely new second floor and alterations to the main surgery.
– A brand new two-storey nurse training facility, to replace an existing annexe building.
The largest part of the works – the new second floor – involved raising of the existing roof, and extrusion of the stair tower upwards. We also installed a lift – alongside other internal alterations – in an effort to improve the circulation and movement through the surgery for those who may require additional needs.
Throughout, the new doors, linings, architraves and skirtings are all oak hardwood. The aesthetic of this is pleasing to the eye, and robustness, the sense of solidity and permanence was a key part of the brief.
Not only did we work on the architectural side of things, we also bespoke designed all of the furniture to meet the clients specific requirements. This included a pigeon-hole unit, desks and storage cabinets.
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