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Leisure

We create leisure spaces that encourage activity, wellbeing and community connection. From sports facilities to visitor attractions, our designs focus on energy, inclusivity and long-term adaptability.

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Our Expertise

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Sports halls, gyms and swimming facilities

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Community leisure centres and wellbeing hubs

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Changing facilities and visitor amenities

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Sustainable design and natural ventilation

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Masterplanning for recreation sites

Recent Leisure projects
Salcombe Lodge Bases
Salcombe Lodge Bases
Parade Park Hotel
Parade Park Hotel
Medmerry Reimagining
Medmerry Reimagining
New Activity Centre
New Activity Centre

Plan of Work

The RIBA Plan of Work breaks building projects into 8 stages, from briefing and design through to construction, operation and use. The Small Project version streamlines these tasks to help clients and architects work more closely. It’s designed to be used alongside the full 2013 Plan, with non-essential tasks removed for simplicity.

Strategic Definition

Identify client’s Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements.

Preparation and Brief

Develop Project Objectives, Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations, Project Budget, other parameters or constraints and develop Initial Project Brief. Undertake Feasibility Studies and review of Site Information.

Concept Design

Prepare Concept Design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with relevant Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme. Agree alterations to brief and issue Final Project Brief.

Developed Design

Prepare Developed Design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications, Cost Information and Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme.

Technical Design

Prepare Technical Design in accordance with Project Strategies to include all architectural, structural and building services information, specialist subcontractor design and specifications, in accordance with Design Programme.

Construction

Offsite manufacturing and onsite Construction in accordance with the Construction Programme and resolution of Design Queries from site as they arise.

Handover and Closeout

Handover of building and conclusion of Building Contract.

In Use

Undertake In Use services in accordance with Schedule of Services.

FAQs

Yes, we’re experienced in creating flexible layouts that serve diverse programmes and activities.

We follow best-practice standards and engage with end users to ensure all spaces are welcoming and functional.

Yes — we design with energy efficiency, natural ventilation and renewable systems in mind from the outset.