CENTRAL CO-OP New Stores

Location: UK-wide

Expertise Area: Architecture, Principal Designer

DB3 have worked on a variety of different projects with Central Co-op since 2012. We currently act as Architect and Principal Designer for the development of retail stores and have delivered a programme of new build stores, store fit-out, store refit schemes, and assisted in the delivery of nine new Central Coop funeral care businesses in the Midlands.

New build retail, Ely Road, Sutton - We were involved from initial briefing, planning, through to Tender and Construction, including fit-out of the Co-op unit. This will provide a 3,000 sq. ft. Co-op convenience store and associated Warehouse, taking four weeks in total to complete for launch. In addition, there is a separate sub unit at 1,000 sq. ft. retail fit-out and refurbishment.

Chartwell Road, Norwich - We acted as Architects on the fit-out element of this new 2,500 sq. ft. Co-op convenience store & associated Warehouse, taking four weeks in total to complete for launch.

Co-op Funeralcare, Borrowash - DB3 was appointed by Central Co-op to deliver seven funeral care schemes which included a complete renovation of a derelict property to form a new Funeral home in Borrowash. We also helped to develop a trading model for their Funeral care.

Coffin Factory, Terry Smiths Coffin Factory - We have previously provided a feasibility study for additional storage space at Terry Smiths Coffin Factory, through the removal of the old building. We carried out a survey of the existing building, with a means to get planning approval for the works.

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