Sector: Heal

Designing buildings is a privilege. Knowing that this can make a difference to someone’s quality of life is an essential facet of architecture. Health and well-being is at the forefront of modern society, our architectural work looks at the holistic environmental impact of a building on people. Interaction with materials; importance of views and vistas; natural light, warmth and sense of direction. All basics of design and even more critical in modern health care buildings. This sector is highly complex and involved but one we have made a contribution too backed up with peer assessed awards.

Sunbeams Music Centre

‘To provide a sustainable legacy for people with disabilities…’ the client’s mantra driving the Sunbeams Music Centre - a bespoke music therapy facility designed on a site overlooking the Lake District.

The building is designed as a home and advert for the amazing work Sunbeams do working with disadvantaged members of society. Bringing music into the building was on of the key drivers alongside harmonising the building with the natural surroundings and wider environment.

The building exemplifies what we believe good design to embody; passive environmental principles, contextual connection through materials and techniques and innovation in form and layout. The design incorporates ground source heat pumps, photovoltaics and locally sourced materials such as sheep’s wool insulation.

Sunbeams Website

Awards

Architects Journal Awards - Healthcare and Wellbeing Project of the Year
Structural Timber Awards - Architect of the Year
RIBA MacEwen Award –Shortlisted
Civic Trust - Selwyn Goldsmith for Accessibility Shortlisted
Civic Trust - Civic Trust Commendation
Buildings Awards - Small Project of the Year finalist
LABC Northern - Best Public Service building Shortlisted
LABC Northern - Best Educational Building Shortlisted
LABC Northern - Best Inclusive Building Shortlisted
LABC Northern - Small Commercial project of the year
LABC National - Small Commercial project of the year Finalist
Offsite Awards - Healthcare Project of the Year Shortlisted
Offsite Awards - Best Use of Timber Technology Shortlisted
RICS North West - Community Benefit Award Finalist
Structural Timber Awards - Healthcare Project of the year Shortlisted