Project Examples

Transport For Greater Manchester

DB3 has recently partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (GMEV) to upgrade their Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across various sites. We have assisted the authority in identifying the sites that require EV charging facilities and implementing the best solution for each location. The project spans across different sites, including car parks, shopping centres and commercial hubs.

Our design work has involved evaluating the parking layout & services availability for up to ten bays of EV charging points at each location. To date, we have successfully completed the upgrades for six sites, with more projects in the pipeline. We were able to provide custom solutions to meet our client’s specific needs & help GMEV deliver on their commitment to developing sustainable & clean transport options.

WARWICK & CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE

DB3’s team of architects and building services engineers, have been collaborating with Central Bedfordshire Council and Warwick District Council on their new sports and leisure facility projects. The team offers a comprehensive service for RIBA Stages 0-6, taking into account the sustainability goals of the local authorities during the early feasibility work. A key feature of our design approach is the integration of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Each leisure centre we design includes up to 25 EV charging bays, ensuring that these facilities contribute to the promotion of sustainable transportation options

Our team pays careful attention to the overall design, considering both hard and soft landscaping requirements, guaranteeing that the car parking areas not only serve their functional purpose but also blend harmoniously with their natural surroundings. To date, DB3 has successfully completed five schemes as part of this collaboration, with four currently in the construction phase, and several additional projects in the pipeline.

In addition to the works with Central Bedfordshire and Warwick, DB3 are delivering 10+ similar leisure schemes across the UK.

Central Coop

DB3 have a longstanding relationship with Central Coop, as the sole provider of architecture, Principal Designer and project management services for their entire portfolio. Projects include new build stores, funeral care and petrol filling stations, from RIBA Stages 0-6. Many of their stores incorporate EV charging within the car parking areas, providing customers with the convenience of charging whilst they shop.

Central Coop has rolled out an initiative to provide EV charging points at all their petrol stations across the country. With the added benefit of café and convenience store facilities, Central Coop is committed to offering a seamless and comfortable experience for customers. There are currently four stores awaiting planning permission, and more projects in the pipeline set to be delivered.

Morrisons

DB3 are appointed to the framework of Architects to support Morrisons’ development programme, providing services from RIBA Stages 0-6. We have been responsible for a variety of projects including new build, conversion, extension and remodel schemes for stores and petrol filling stations.

In 2020, Morrisons began a roll-out programme to install 50 kW DC chargers in store car parks to help EV drivers get a rapid charge, and bring additional customers to the sites. With all new store designs we include a minimum of 20 EV charging points as standard.

Tim Hortons

DB3 are working in partnership with Tim Hortons to support the roll-out of new drive-thru units across the UK, and have delivered eight units to date. The schemes range from transformation of exiting F&B units at key sites to new build eateries at new roadside facilities. The designs incorporate Tim Hortons branding and ER’s to ensure consistency across their portfolio. We assess car parking & vehicle route layouts as a key element of the scheme design, along with incorporating signage and external landscaping. DB3 has a pipeline of works to deliver for Tim Hortons, with new drive-thru units making provision for EV charging on site.