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Social housing to meet Lifetime Homes criteria by 2011 The Department of Communities and Local Government has pledged an increase in the use of the Lifetime Homes standards to provide homes adaptable enough to match a lifetime's changing needs. Lifetime Homes details simple, inexpensive features that make homes more flexible and functional for all. The Government's strategy ensures that by 2013 all homes are built to the standards, with the first stop of publicly-funded housing to be built to Lifetime Homes Standards by 2011. It has also been suggested that this element of the Code for Sustainable Homes will become mandatory to encourage progressively increased take-up of these standards in new build projects. Working with the gcp Chartered Architects team, gcp Consulting are optimising a range of innovative house types to meet the criteria.
Commenting on the news, Colin Powell, gcp Consulting Director says; To see a selection of gcp housing projects visit our housing pages. |
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Junction 3 project secures funding gcp has been working with lead client, Bristol City Council Library Services, since 2004 on this complex initiative to create a mixed use development on a brownfield inner city site at the end of the M32. The project has just secured funding of £2m to build a new library and learning centre in this prominent location alongside open market and shared ownership flat s, low cost workshops and office space. gcp's brief is to design an iconic, fully accessible, safe and inviting development that celebrates the diversity and heritage of its users / inhabitants. To find out more contact Jonathan Platt, Director, on 0117 932 8888. |
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gcp Chartered Architects wins Cinderford bid After a six-way competitive pitch, gcp has been appointed to lead a significant new development project in The Forest of Dean. Funded by English Partnerships, the £2.5m scheme will see the construction of a community centre in the heart of the old mining town of Cinderford. gcp is leading a design team including engineers and surveyors to produce a BREEAM Excellent rated building, which is set to spearhead a larger regeneration of the town, also backed by English Partnerships. To find out more about this project contact Colin Powell, Director, on 0117 932 8888. gcp Consulting provide a range of environment assessment and design advice services that support the development of sustainable buildings and communities. See www.gcpconsulting.co.uk or contact Nicola Thorogood, Sustainability Projects Coordinator, on 0117 932 8888. |
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Project update: Knightstone scheme gets go ahead Knightstone Housing Association has secured planning consent for its mixed-use redevelopment project in central Bristol. The 18-month building programme starts early in 2008. gcp was appointed to lead the project, which comprises 61 flats, 9 houses and 8 workshop units. To find out more contact Jonathan Platt, Director, on 0117 932 8888. |
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Action Indoor Sports hosts gcp challenge cup gcp's second annual five-a-side football tournament was held at Bristol's Action Indoor Sports arena. Bolstered by last year's success, the 2007 competition attracted the construction industry's finest five-a-siders from around the region. Fiercely competitive from the first whistle, the tournament culminated in a head-to-head final between structural engineers Halcrow and quantity surveyors Ridge & Partners. With neither side willing to concede defeat and with the full-time score at 4-4, the inevitable penalty shoot out saw Halcrow finally clinch the honours and lift the trophy. |
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New Kensington play park creates a splash The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea appointed gcp to create a pavilion to compliment a new wet and dry children's play area in London's Memorial Park. The scheme includes a large water play area, pavilion with plant room and a distinctive curved aluminium roof. It is the first phase of a long-term renovation of the park's facilities and the Borough has retained gcp for phase two, which includes the design of a new café, offices and a maintenance workshop. gcp's experience in this field includes Hengrove Play Park in South Bristol. To find out more contact Jonathan Platt, Director, on 0117 932 8888. Follow this link to the Borough's news story about the park... |
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