Public Buildings

Breathing life into buildings for the benefit of the community...

Refurbishments

'Project Overview
Refurbishment of radio station

HCJB have embarked on a refurbishment project that will provide a brighter public face to their UK Headquarters. Located in the heart of Bradford adjacent to the historic Goit, the design scheme takes on a palette of industrial materials to give new receptions and entrance areas a contemporary twist to the conservation area's textile past. An interior fit out to will provide light, life filled spaces for training and media production.

Internally the selection of aesthetically durable materials to increase the longevity of the interior scheme is essential, especially in spaces servicing multiple user groups. We encourage full brief development to ensure the building will fulfil its function.

arctic enjoys working alongside Clients to develop a suitable brief and establish the projects requirements. We advise on options and where required budget costs.

The responsibilities of commissioning an architect to enhance an existing site or design a completely new building for public use can seem very onerous. Having worked alongside many public bodies, arctic will provide workable and innovative options, and project manage the chosen shceme from feasibility study through planning and building regulations to completion

arctic associates can advise on requirements for the Disability Discrimination Act and how to incorporate this into existing and new buildings.

New Builds & Extensions

Project Overview
Community Facilities

arctic has been selected as community architects for a local project to design and project manage alterations to an existing community buildng. Following a Building Condition Report produced by arctic suprising and invaluable information was gathered about about the building’s existing state. Vandalism issues were addressed aesthetically and a new thermally efficient over roof designed to accommodate the unusual plan form of the building. Now in operation an attractive new entrance lobby invites the local community in.