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Diglis Water is commended in design awards.

The practice's work in Worcester for Taylor Wimpey has been officially recognised by a national design body.

The British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) have awarded the mixed residential scheme commendations in both Design and Construction, and Strategy and Master planning sections of their annual awards. The third phase of the scheme that provides over 400 units, bars, restaurants and shops is due for completion shortly.

Robothams achieve Investors In People.

We have always valued our staff as our strongest asset, however we have now been recognised as an 'Investor In People' having worked toward it over 2007.

By focusing on the quality of our staff appraisals, our training and the way we manage our teams we believe we have created a more coherent approach to HR issues.

The Bat Box Competition.

Our commitment to the environment and learning led to an internal competition to design the Bat Box of the future, for construction on our North Leamington School scheme.

In parallel with a project being run for the pupils at the school, our team put their thinking hats on and came up with a range of innovative proposals.

King's High Arts Extension.

Due to begin on site this year, the extension to the Arts department will include spaces for fine art, drama and music, to compliment the existing facilities.

Designed to vanish into it's context the building will be constructed for completion in September 2009. Robothams have designed to achieve a high quality internal and external environment, with the especial care taken for acoustics, for both rehearsal and performance spaces.

Residential Care Home, Leamington Spa.

The practice have just obtained planning consent for a new residential care home at the site of the town's Abbacourt Hotel.

The scheme will see the majority of the existing building demolished and a state of the art home built for 53 residents. The scheme will be occupied by Methodist Homes for the Aged who will operate it for the frailest in Leamington's community.

In addition the practice has been appointed to prepare the working drawings for a Care Home operated by BUPA in Stratford Upon Avon.

Building 500, Abbey Park nears completion.

Robothams have been working closely with contractors, Weaver PLC, on this impressive design & build development for Pettifer Estates.

Due for completion in Mar 08, the project is the 2nd major office building on the former Massey Fergusson site at Stoneleigh. The design uses brick and glass to create a modern and stylist office development with generous natural light and space. The accommodation is split over two storeys and the footprint responds to the context by mirroring existing buildings.

Autumn Update 07

Avon House, Ryon Hill Park

This 50,000 sqft office development has been taking dramatic shape, with the recent completion of the steel frame. The offices enjoy stunning views across the River Avon and surrounding countryside. Practice Associate, David Sercombe, has been working closely with contractors Ashford’s to continue developing the internal fit-out to the highest specification. The project is due for completion in May ‘08.

Art & Music Building, Kings High School for Girls

Robothams have been liaising closely with Warwick Town Planners and the Warwick Society to create a sensitive design within the conversation area. The scheme is currently awaiting planning permission and follows the successful completion of the Sixth Form Centre last year.

Student Residences, Warwickshire College

This dynamic contemporary 100 unit student residences in Leamington Spa will help to expand the college current facilities. The practice has also been appointed to refurbish the existing student residences at Pershore College.

Commitment to Staff Training & Support

Robothams continue to sponsor those that are in full and part time education. Our ‘Year Out’ student, Justin Metcalfe, has returned to University to complete Part 2, Ravi Sambhi has started her part time degree course in Architectural Design & Technology, Spenser Taffs has started his part time HNC in Construction, Sam Karr continues his BTEC for his National Certificate in Construction and Sian Morris has started a NVQ in Business Administration. We are also delighted that Anna Dilks was successful in passing Part 3. All our students receive the benefit of an Employment Mentor who oversees their professional development and progress within the practice.

Robothams win commission for a Sustainable Youth and Business Enterprise Centre.

The £54million regeneration of Coventry’s Wood End has created many opportunities for new and sustainable community projects, one of which being the £1.5million Youth and Business Enterprise Centre.

The practice beat six other architects to win the commission and the design will feature many environmental measures including hopefully a green roof. During the design period there will be wide consultation with the local residents and young people to establish a strong identity for the building. The diagram below shows our initial concept sketch to start the design process.

Latest addition to our team 08/07

Steve Hodges, a senior architectural technician from Warwick, started earlier this month and brings with him over twenty years experience in the construction industry. He has begun work on Abbey Park, an office development in Stoneleigh (see CGI below) and will move onto a range of new projects in the office.

Steve started his career as an architectural junior at another local practice, and he has also previously worked in The Old Library for David Robotham.

Steve also has previously worked on a BREEAM 'Excellent' rated building and this experience will build on our growing expertise in sustainable building design.

Phase 2 rises from ground.

The second phase of City College Coventry's campus has begun on site and the steel frame is already setting the scene for this important building on the city's skyline.

Due for completion 2008 the building will complete one of the largest further education projects in the country. Robothams Associate, Steve Jackson says 'this project is a catalyst for regeneration and will make a big difference to Swanswell'.

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New Leamington School design receives planning permission.

The project, a large campus style Secondary School & Community Centre, will cater for 1500 pupils by combining 3 existing sites from within the local area.

The sustainable focus incorporated in the project will undergo a BREEAM environmental assessment, where fully holistic approaches to ecological issues are recognised. The Practice's growing educational and environmental experience will help to realise this exciting new scheme.

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Office Trip to Stratford

Staff enjoyed a trip to Stratford to visit Needham & James House.

The project, designed for developer client Stockdale, provided 30,000 sqft of office accomodation for Needham & James and Knight Frank Agents & Surveyors. The building was procured through a £4million Design & Build contract and was completed on time and on budget.

Phase 1, City College, Coventry continues to grow on the Coventry Skyline.

The first phase of the City College development is currently under construction and the contractors Moss Construction have finshed erecting the main steel frame superstructure.

Work has now begun on the external and internal walls and on the standing seam roof. To follow the progress of the building on a live web cam please click on the link below.

http://www.covcollege.ac.uk/home/camera.php

Diglis Basin features in Sunday Times.

The project features in the May ‘New Homes’ section was one of two canal side developments ‘that will add a dash of urban chic’ in Worcester.

The first phase of the masterplan is currently on site where 36 of 48 one and two bedroom luxury apartments are already sold. The next phase will see the construction of more affordable apartments and houses. The image shows the sales pod, which contains a fully fitted and functioning demonstration apartment with samples of available finishes and colour schemes.

For further information visit www.digliswater.com

Robothams Receives Commendation

A commendation was received from the Cheltenham Civic Society in the Improvement to the Built or Landscaped Environment category for Benton and Ireton, Pavilion Gardens and Harefield Court.

The scheme, developed by Laing Homes Ltd, involved the renovation and conversion of existing villas together with new residential development and featured many period details with classical proportions.

Robothams Strengthens Team

To service our growing workload, two new members of staff have joined the practice.

Jon Moore, a qualified architect and Ravi Sambhi, an architectural technician, started in May. They will be working on a range of projects in the residential and educational sector. Jon has a keen interest in clocks, certainly an advantage when meeting deadlines and Ravi has a love of staircases; she will always rise to a technical challenge.

Office Visit to Site

Staff from our Warwick office enjoyed a guided tour of the Practice's latest scheme for Warwick District Council.

The Spencer's Yard Arts Project in Leamington Spa converts two Listed buildings to performance and work spaces for artists, performers and creative businesses generally.

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New Home for School of Architecture

Robothams completed refurbishment of UCE’s Gosta Green campus.

Robothams Architecture have completed in Summer 2005 the refurbishment of UCE's Gosta Green campus to accommodate the Birmingham School of Architecture, with the school's own design studio. The Practice delivered high quality teaching and study space within the summer vacation.