D M S
ARCHITECTURE
DMS ARCHITECTURE
Dan Moore Director
Michael Sunderland Director & Architect
Sarah Sunderland Director & Architect
Richard Austwick Associate Director
E: dan@dmsarchitecture.co.uk M: 07805 940413
E: michael@dmsarchitecture.co.uk M: 07805 929098
E: sarah@dmsarchitecture.co.uk T: 01924 899749
E: richard@dmsarchitecture.co.uk M: 07852 726442
Contents: DMS and Management Team
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Practice Profile
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Projects 07
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Practice Profile: DMS Architecture is an exciting design practice based in Normanton. We have grown steadily since the practice was formed in 2009 and now employ fourteen members of staff, with an energetic and professional ethos we tailor our services and mould our strategy and production around each project’s specific requirements. The team at DMS Architecture has been carefully selected and successfully brought together over the last seven years to provide a professional and client centred service with a high level of design and technical skill applied to all projects. With our highly skilled team and access to equally committed specialist consultants and contractors, DMS Architecture offers refined and project specific architectural design solutions from initial concept through to project completion and beyond; and have a wealth of experience working in the residential, student accommodation, commercial, healthcare, education, food manufacturing, retail, car dealerships and workshop sectors for a wide variety of clients from private individuals through to companies and large public sector organisations. The design approach at DMS Architecture seeks to ascertain our clients’ vision and project requirements, and combine these with their aspirations for design quality, cost efficiency and speed of construction. With these and other key aspects in mind (such as planning policies and Building Regulations) we drive towards design solutions which satisfy both the technical and functional needs of any given brief. Our services include: • Architectural design, feasibility studies and guidance • Technical and detailed design and guidance • On site inspections and certification • Project visuals (3D and 2D scheme visuals) We carry the following levels of insurance: • Public Liability Insurance: £5m • Employers Liability Insurance: £10m • Professional Indemnity Insurance: £5m
Projects: New Build Adelphi Phase 1, Salford. New Build Weaver Street, Chester. New Build Woden Street, Salford. New Build Ordsall Lane, Salford. New Build Adelphi Phase 2, Salford. New Build The Foundry, Carver Street, Birmingham. Conversion Rede House, Middlesbrough. Conversion Minerva House, Nottingham. Conversion of Listed Building Bard House, Nottingham. Conversion and Extension East Street, Leeds. Conversion Stanley Court, Liverpool. New Build The Cocked Hat, South Milford. Extension and Refurbishment Hall Croft Lodge, York.
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Project: Adelphi Wharf Phase 1. A residential development for our developer client. The wonderful opportunity for this site was to create the primary riverside destination for Salford. Dramatic building forms and subtle detailing to the brickwork were central to the design proposal, but above all it was the quality of the public realm and the relationship of the building to the River Irwell and ‘The Meadows’ - the public park opposite the site - that will determine the success of ‘Adelphi Wharf’ as a destination. The proposed design focussed on the public spaces; their connectivity, their quality of ‘place’, and the orientation towards the River Irwell and ‘The Meadows’. The scheme consists of three individual ‘fingers’ set perpendicular to the river, which interlink on upper floors and are set around communal landscaped space. Phase 1 will provide 2,900m2 of space comprising 206 apartments, a gymnasium, and on-site parking for 87 vehicles. The development forms a catalyst for the regeneration of Salford’s riverside quarter, connecting the city with previously isolated communities. The architecture is bold yet calm, rational aesthetic utilising traditional brickwork to mimic the mills of the cotton and silk weaving that historically Salford was known for. A reactive cladding ‘Chameleon’ changes with the angle it is viewed from, creating a dynamic experience along the frontage - one that changes throughout the day. Value: £25 million
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Status: On Site Units: 206 - split mix 1,2, 3 Bed & Townhouses
Project: Weaver Street, Chester. The ‘Townhouses’ at Weaver Street is a small, well-detailed residential terrace on a historical site in the centre of Chester. DMS Architecture were appointed by a developer client in October 2014 with a brief to design 4no. houses on a small, restricted site. The site is within a Conservation Area and has potential archaeological interest. The dual aspect houses had to be carefully designed to respond to the potential overlooking issues from neighbouring houses within the dense city centre context. This led to the concept of stepped back frontages, inverse bay windows and protecting / channelling views. The houses are three storeys in height, partially masked with a two storey form and a mansard roof to articulate the gable whilst creating additional living space, lowering the impact and enabling the creation of expressed, projecting bay windows. The proposal is conceived in traditional red brickwork, with recessed brickwork detailing to create visual interest and compliment its’ surroundings. To the rear, balconies are created to the master bedroom with brickwork detailing to the flank walls. Amenity space is provided to each dwelling in the form of rear gardens - something which for city centre development is a major asset. Cycle and refuse storage areas have also been incorporated. Value: £600,000 Status: Planning Permission Granted Units: 4no. 4-bed townhouses
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Project: Woden Street, Salford. The ‘Gateway’ at Woden Street is a mixed-use scheme on a prominent corner site in Salford. DMS Architecture were appointed by a developer client in February 2015 with a brief for circa 40 residential apartments and commercial / retail use at Ground Floor level. This all had to tie into the Local Authority’s masterplan for the area - this site was designated on a ‘Green Corridor’ and a key corner - hence ‘The Gateway’. The concept led to a stepped back frontage and massing, thus allowing a greater public realm on a key corner and expressing the ‘Spoiler’ as a key entrance feature and focal point. The dimensions and restrictions of the site lend themselves to a narrow, linear block. The building is seven storeys in height, with a five-storey parapet to the main frontage (in line with the masterplan) with one or two storeys set back to the rear. The elevations are conceived in traditional red brickwork, however the floor plates are expressed with prominent balconies generating a vertical rhythm - further punctuated by additional recessed balconies. The upper level is clad with ceramic panels, creating a woven pattern to the set back upper level - minimising the visual impact of the scheme on the surrounding area. Value: £6.0 million Status: Planning Permission Granted
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Units: 53 - split mix 1,2 & 3 Bed, Ground floor commercial space 100m2
Project: Ordsall Lane, Salford. ‘Bridgewater Place’ at Ordsall Lane is a mixed-use scheme on a prominent site in Salford. The scheme was developed through a continuous dialogue with the Local Planning Authority including the North-West Design Review Panel (Places Matter!), which aims to develop high quality design and places to live. Due to the site being surrounded on all sides by roads, a perimeter block development became the early starting point for the concept. This form was broken down to open up views through the massing and to maintain a visual connection and relationship to the streetscape. The finalised design responds to the site context and generates a secluded, private terrace space for the residents at the centre of the proposal. The elevations are conceived in blue brickwork, with expressed framing to the built form. This expression touches the ground in key locations -
Value: £26 million Status: Planning Permission Granted Units: 220 - split mix 1, 2 & 3 Bed Ground floor commercial space / gymnasium 470m2
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Project: Adelphi Wharf 2. The existing site at Adelphi Street in Salford has been the subject of numerous planning applications over the last decade, none of which have been successfully developed. DMS Architecture took on the challenge of preparing a proposal to regenerate the vacant and overgrown site adjacent to the River Irwell with a view to breathing new life into this neglected area on the edge of Salford City Centre. The scheme is being developed in two phases with the overall development comprising of over 500 residential units, commercial space, gymnasium, basement car parking, publicly accessible and private amenity spaces. Phase Two of the development will comprise of 383 apartments within a eight-storey building (plus basement levels) and includes a landscaped, 4m wide riverside walkway adjacent to the River Irwell (fully accessible to the public). Value: ÂŁ40 million Status: On Site Units: 383 - split mix 1,2, 3 Bed & Duplexes
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Project: Carver Street, Birmingham. With the perfect combination of contextual modern architecture and stunning interiors, these new build apartments are being constructed to the highest specification and draw on the area’s unique sense of history. Building works started on site in March 2015 and are due to complete midway through 2016, following the Grant of Planning Permission in September 2013 (initial scheme by others). DMS Architecture were appointed by a contractor client in January 2015 to deliver the 61 luxury apartments under a Design & Build contract. Being situated in the heart of a Conservation Area, negotiating closely with the planning department has been essential to enable the delivery of a cost-effective build whilst maintaining the aesthetic requirements dictated by its locale. The site is nestled between neighbouring properties on three sides, creating a complex challenge for the design and construction teams. The site is within Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, which dates back more than 250 years and is still home to over 500 jewellery businesses. The proposed design complements the surrounding architecture and comprises a four storey building organised around two courtyards. Value: £6.7 million Status: On site Units: 61 - split mix 1,2 & 3 Bed
Project: Minerva House, Nottingham. The existing site in the centre of Nottingham was formerly used as offices within a five-storey historic building facing onto Houndsgate with a more modern 1960’s five-storey (plus basement car parking) block attached facing onto Spaniel Row. The project converted the buildings into a mixture of self contained student studios and cluster flats—providing 155 units plus associated communal facilities (entertainment lounge, gymnasium, laundry, cinema room and concierge) The scheme was developed by DMS Architecture following Grant of Planning Permission in April 2013 (initial scheme by others). The project completed on site in November 2015. We provided Technical Design and Construction Phase services under a Design & Build Contract. Value: £3.4 million Status: Completed Units: 155 Student Studios & Cluster Flats
Project: Bard House, Nottingham. Construction work on the conversion of the existing three- and four-storey buildings in the centre of Nottingham completed in 2013. The project provides 54 self-contained student studios; plus associated communal facilities such as an entertainment lounge, gymnasium, laundry and concierge office. The project included extensive works internally to a Grade II* Listed building on Shakespeare Street including the installation of secondary glazing to the existing retained windows. DMS Architecture worked closely with the contractor client and other consultants following the Grant of Planning Permission in December 2012 (initial scheme by others)to develop a detailed construction package. The project was completed on time, ready for occupation in September 2013. Value: ÂŁ1.5 million Status: Completed Units: 52 self-contained studios, plus communal facilities
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Project: East Street, Leeds. East Street was once home to Leeds College of Building in the thriving community close to the heart of Leeds City Centre, and is a sought after area for high end apartments. DMS Architecture was appointed by a developer client in May 2014 for full architectural services for the redevelopment of the site for residential use. Planning was granted in December 2014 to convert the existing building into 39 residential apartments including a two storey modern contemporary rooftop extension and partial demolition of the existing building. The existing façades being retained to East Street and Richmond Street boast original art deco style frontage, which is complemented by the contemporary roof top extension. Close collaboration with the Planning and Conservation Officers at Leeds City Council at the preapplication stage ensured planning permission was granted with few issues. The proposal also includes on site car parking and rooftop amenity spaces. Value: £3.2 million Status: On site
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Units: 39 – split mix 1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments
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Project: Rede House. Conversion of the six upper floors of the existing sevenstorey office building in the centre of Middlesbrough into 240 self-contained student studios. Associated communal facilities such as an entertainment lounge, gymnasium, laundry and concierge office are all being provided through the conversion of a number of the existing ground floor retail units, animating the fully glazed active frontage to Corporation Road. The location of this building is very desirable for the type of tenant (student) within 750m of the Universities and is therefore easily accessible on foot or through the use of public transport. It is envisaged that tenants currently residing in residential housing outside of the town centre would relocate to this position. Value: ÂŁ4.0 million Status: Completed Units: 240 Student Studios
Project: Stanley Court, Liverpool. Stanley Court previously housed Paul Rooney Partnership Solicitors‘ Liverpool offices on Stanley Street, nearby the popular Cavern Quarter area of Liverpool City Centre. The scheme is a proposed conversion of the five storey building, within the Castle Street Conservation area. The proposal will convert the currently vacant offices (use class B1a) into 48 self-contained residential studios (use class C3) for the private market. DMS Architecture were appointed by a developer client in June 2015 for full architectural services for the redevelopment of the site for residential use. The existing façades were to be retained without changing the external appearance in order to comply with the Castle Street Conservation area guidelines. Value: £1.2 million Status: On site Units: 48 Residential Studios
Project: The Cocked Hat, South Milford. A private client approached DMS architecture in October 2015 to design a proposed new build, two storey office block at The Cocked Hat, South Milford. The site is within close proximity to a Chinese restaurant, four terraced cottages and mature trees which enclose the site to the East. There is currently approved planning permission for a 60-bedroom motel on the site, which DMS Architecture has taken on board during the design process, ensuring that the parameters of the proposed office block sit within a diminished footprint of the hotel proposal. The clients brief was to provide office space for around 100 people, with the gross internal area circa 1,000m² and car parking at the ratio of 1:1. The scheme was submitted to Selby District Council in January 2016. Value: £1.0 million Status: In Planning Size: 1340m2 over two storeys
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Project: Hallcroft Lodge. The extensions and internal alterations to an existing bungalow in Copmanthorpe create an additional bedroom to the front of the dwelling with an extensively-glazed open-plan living space to the rear - including a ‘floating’ mezzanine level and spiral stair providing access to a loft space conversion. The extension to the front of the dwelling was designed to match with the materials and design details of the existing front elevation, minimising the impact when viewed from the main road. The rear elevation includes extensive glazing and timber cladding. The project started on site in August 2011 and completed on time in March 2012. DMS Architecture provided full architectural services on the project for a private client - from initial sketch designs through to on-site inspections and certification. Value: ÂŁ200,000 Status: Completed Size: 135m2 (internal refurbishment) & 100m2 (extensions)
Office Address: Unit 5, Courtyard 31 Pontefract Road Normanton WF6 1JU T:01924 899749 W: www.dmsarchitecture.co.uk
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