ACCA, University of Sussex

The Gardner Arts Centre was designed by Basil Spence and opened in 1969. The building, with its distinctive plan of radiating concentric circles, sits at the south east corner of the University of Sussex campus. 

The existing facilities closed in 2007. RHP have been working closely with the University and Ann Minors Performance Consultants (AMPC), together with Northcroft, Gardiner & Theobold, Sound Space Design, Hoare Lea, ZBP and Arup to develop a strategy for a 21st Century arts space within the existing Grade II* listed building shell. The building will include a series of multi-purpose studio spaces, gallery, flexible auditorium space for up to 350 people, café bar and associates storage and backstage areas.

Reinventing the Auditorium

The proposed £7.2m refurbishment and remodelling scheme will create the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts - a new building for a new age.

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“Innovative use of curves and colour set this design apart”

St Barnabas Hospice has been Highly Commended in Building Better Healthcare Awards 2011 for Best Interior Design.  The BBH Awards aim to recognize and reward excellence in the healthcare built environment.

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Wrest Park : Highly Commended

The new visitor facilities at Wrest Park for English Heritage were Highly Commended in the 'Community & Education' category of the 2011 Bedfordshire Association of Architects Design & Craftsmanship Awards. 

Congratulations to all those involved.

Client : English Heritage
Quantity Surveyor : Press & Starkey
Structural Engineer : Scott White Hookins
Services Consultant : Bailey Gomm Ltd
Landscape Architects : The Landscape Agency
Interpretation Design Consultant : Cultural Innovations
CDM Coordinator : Scott White Hookins
Contractor : Coulson Building Group

Earthship : Open Eco House

The Earthship in Brighton, was constructed in 2007 by the Low Carbon Trust with the help of RHP utilising recycled and waste materials.  The Earthship concept was developed in the USA by Mike Reynolds and provides a blueprint for constructing self-sufficient off-grid buildings utilising passive solar design principals, and incorporating grey water recycling, PV's, solar thermal panels and a wind turbine for on site power generation.

The Earthship, Stanmer Park, Brighton is taking part in this years Eco Open House (8-11 Sept 2011), for more details use the link below:
http://www.ecoopenhouses.org/houses2011/earthship-brighton.html

For more details on the concept of the Earthship, use the link below:
http://www.earthship.com/

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RHP are 'Secret Garden' Architects

Wrest Park has been described as Britains 'secret garden', RHP are proud to have been involved in the restoration of some of the key elements of the site over ten years, including the Archer Pavilion.  We have recently completed the new visitors centre and wish to congratulate all of those involved in helping unlock this secret garden and let people enjoy its doubtless charm.  For more information on the gardens and the project please follow the links below.

BBC video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14370092

The Guardian 2 August 2011:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/aug/02/secret-garden-wrest-park-restoration

Wrest Park Archer Pavilion

The BASE : BREEAM Excellent

The BASE in Dartford is now fully open, well done to all those involved. 

The BASE provides over 30,000sq ft of affordable office, studio and workshop space for small businesses, and is strategically located at the heart of Dartford Town Centre as part of the regeneration of the towns northern gateway.  This scheme has been developed for Basepoint, SEEDA and HCA.

All images Copyright Nebulo Strata and Basepoint

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SPring into Action

The new gymnasium at the Sportspark at UEA is being handed over next week.  This £1.5m community facility has been constructed using a KLH timber panel structure.

Cambridgeshire BSF Update

Phase 1 of the redevelopment of Neale Wade Community College, March, is rapidly nearing completion, and we have now helped secure planning permission and financial closure on works at Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, & Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey.

The new main street taking shape

For more photographs and a project update on Neale Wade please use the link to the college blog below:
http://www.neale-wade.net/bsf/

Wrest Park : Open for Business

RHP have been working at Wrest Park for English Heritage for many years, we're delighted to have been part of the team who have helped in the transformation of the gardens and in the creation of the new visitor facilities.

For more information on the house, gardens and facilities click on the link below:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wrest-park/

New Visitor Centre

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Brighton Studio Official Opening

The ribbon has now been cut!.  Thank you to all of you who were able to join us for our official opening party, and a big thank you to all of those who helped make it happen.

Sportspark Gymnasium Takes Shape

The new Gymnasium at UEA Sportspark will provide a World class traning facility for gymnasts.  The building is the second extension we've undertaken to the original 10,000m2 Sportspark building completed completed in 2000. 

The Sportspark now has a 50m Olympic standard pool, a 12 court sportshall, a 9 court sports hall (completed 2009), squash courts, fitness suites, martial arts rooms and an internal 15m climbing wall.

 

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The Base : Nearing Completion

Our latest Innovation Centre is nearing completion in Dartford.  The Base will offer high-quality affordable space for small and start-up businesses at the heart of the town centre.

For more information :
http://www.thebasedartford.co.uk/

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UEA RICS Awards 2011

We're pleased to announce that the UEA East Building and the refurbishment of the main floor of the library were both Highly Commended in the RICS East of England Awards.  A total of 236 projects were submitted in 4 categories, RHP were the only architect to receive two awards.  Congratulations to all involved.

UEA East : Highly Commended in Sustainability Category

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Redefining the Terraced House

The results of the Cambridge Association of Architects (CAA) Design Charette, held in October last year are featured in the latest issue of the Cambridge Architectural Gazette.  Ten teams of architects were paired with housing developers for a one day design exercise investigating the opportunities for the expansion of Cambridge. 

RHP were teamed with Taylor Wimpey.

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Dense, adaptable urban living.  The traditional Georgian and Victorian terraced houses have proved to be robust and adaptable to changing living patterns for over a century. 

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ISO-14001 Certification Awarded

We are delighted to announce that RHP's Environmental Management System has received ISO 14001 certification. As a practice, the impact that we have on the environment is just as important as the building that we design. 

If you would like to know more about our experience, contact us and ask for a member of our Sustainability Group.

Best New Building in Cambridge

Congratulations to the Wychfield, Trinity Hall team who won Cambridge City Council's David Urwin Award on Friday night at the CFCI dinner for the 'Best New Building in Cambridge'.

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New Home for the Brighton Studio

After a busy weekend of packing, moving and unpacking our new Brighton studio have now taken up residence in the former post office sorting office in Foundry Street.

New Contact Details:

30 - 31 Foundry Street

Brighton

East Sussex

BN1 4AT

Tel  01273 645220

Fax  01273 645225