Nice weather for a site visit

This morning we’ve been to inspect the work on of our projects we have on site. This project on Lawrence Road, Wavertree, Liverpool sees this former derelict building reborn to form a 7 double bedroom student house (HMO). Extensive building work has been required as the building had very little structure left to the upper floors and roof after being neglected for several years, if not decades. A new dormer extension to the rear provides an additional two rooms in the roofspace. The scheme is nearing completion for the summer letting period and due to the high level of design, the quality of the fixtures and finishes we are sure this property will be let easily.

SNOW Architects approach to being sustainable is a sensible, minimal and proactive one, being able to provide sustainability to our projects and reusing of this type of building has meant the Client now has been able to be provided with a highly insulated shell to reduce running costs whilst converting the numerous derelict buildings in the area. Future schemes will include solar panels and rainwater harvesting. This project is one of several we have in the area providing similar accommodation.

If you know of any property owners or investors buying this type of property then please ask them to take a look at our website http://www.snowltd.com

SNOW Sponsor the @ConstructPool Property and Construction Networking Event in Manchester

Due to the success of the Construction Pool Networking events in Liverpool, they have decided to hold their first FREE networking event for the Construction Sector in Manchester and this month SNOW architects are pleased to be one of the sponsors.

Dave Cornett, Director, SNOW architects stated “We are proud to be one of the sponsors for this event, I’ve known Gill and her company for several years and attended numerous events that she has organised, the Construction Pool is a very successful event having on average 80 attendees from Property and Construction.”

If you wold like to attend then the event is :- 

23rd March 2011

Dukes 92

18-20 Castlefield

Manchester

M3 4LZ

Space is limited so please RSVP to secure your place.

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Please take a moment to visit our sponsors’ websites: http://www.buildingconsultancygroup.co.uk/ http://www.constructionmarketingexperts.co.uk/ http://www.reef-solutions.co.uk/ http://www.snowltd.com/

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SNOW architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Liverpool. SNOW architects are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.

Whether the projects are large or small, their considered approach to design incorporate the commercial aspects, ease of construction, functionality, cost effectiveness, servicing, engineering and building regulations, important considerations often disregarded by many architects at the early stages.

SNOW architects believe their designs at feasibility stage should not differ greatly from the scheme finally delivered on site. Their commitment to design and functionality is carried throughout the process from concept to the final constructed building.

As an RIBA Chartered Practice SNOW architects adhere to a code of conduct, have appropriate quality assurance procedures and maintain professional indemnity insurance.

Our four #eco homes near completion

Don’t move Improve…

Short Staffed? need #architects or technicians quickly? then why not outsource your packages to SNOW

With the current difficulties in the economy and the challenges faced by the Construction and Property sectors getting things right quickly and efficiently has never been more important, SNOW can help you through these difficult times by outsourcing your working drawing packages to eliminate the peaks with resource requirements and the need to employ additional staff and purchase additional computer equipment and software.

Due to our wealth of experience in the construction industry, we currently offer a discreet consultancy service to other architects, engineers, contractors and consultants. This often involves the solving of complex technical issues, architectural detailing, construction technology and value engineering.

There are various types of work, which can be outsourced, and we can execute it for you at fraction of cost what you need to pay if you get it done in-house. 

These work sections include following:

• Development of drawings from sketches, old drawings, survey data etc.

• Development of plans, elevations, sections on the basis of given data

• Development of detail drawings to be issued for construction.

• Development of presentation drawings.

• Development of architectural detail drawings.

We can assist in the delivery of full detailed design, specification and working drawings, and work in conjunction with yourselves to form a seamless partnership.

Projects we have worked on recently include -

• planning an building regulation drawings for a £2.5m barn conversion

• design and planning approval for a RICS Award winning hotel

• working drawings, tender packages and technical advice for the £1bn Stirling Prize nominated Liverpool One Project

• working drawings and tender packages for the RIBA awards nominated £24m university building

• working drawings and tender packages for a £3m BSIF

• working drawings for a £400k house extension

If you feel this service is interest to your practice please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion to see how we can help your company.

Regards

David Cornett

SNOW architects

 ltd

Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE

tel 0151 703 0500 | www.snowarchitects.co.uk/consult.html

Progress photos of our #eco #timber frames houses

SNOW architects announce the support of @NWCRF #charitytuesday by providing FREE CONSULTATIONS

SNOW architects offer a free consultation service to private clients in order to give them some simple advice covering design ideas, budgets, party wall matters, planning issues, finding consultants and contractors, etc.
 
‘How many times have you wished for more space, more light and more storage, only to shelve the idea in the face of the intimidating challenge of realising such changes? Now you can get an architect to come round to your place for only £40 and give you advice on how best to make it happen. Even better, the cash goes to charity.’
 
We can certainly help you get started. In exchange for this we simply ask for a nominal donation to one of the charities we support, raising much needed money each year while also helping those clients who may not have known where to begin.
 
In the past few years we have raised thousands of pounds for the Henshaws Society for Blind People and Shelter (via Architect in the House) and this year is the turn of the North West Cancer Research Fund.

At North West Cancer Research Fund we know that the research we fund is vital to finding the causes of Cancer.

We know that by funding the first stages of Cancer research we might not get the big headlines. 
But we know that without us the bigger breakthroughs might never happen. 
We also know that research is not glamorous. That doesn’t mean that the way we raise those funds can’t be.
NWCRF is a regional independent charity, each year we aim to raise between £750,000 and £1m for research into the causes of cancer. All our funding stays in the region we raise; with grants awarded to scientists in Bangor University, Lancaster University and the University of Liverpool. 

The majority of these funds are raised by volunteer committees throughout the region; covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Shropshire and North and Mid Wales.
For every £1 raised an average of around 90p goes directly into research, making North West Cancer Research Fund one of the most value for money charities in the country.

Founded in 1948 as the Friends of the Liverpool Radium Institute, NWCRF are one of the oldest independent medical charities in the North West.
We have raised over £28 million for research to date.

North West Cancer Research Fund
22 Oxford Street,
Liverpool,
L7 7BL

www.nwcrf.co.uk
Tel:          0151 709 2919
Twitter:   @nwcrf