Vaughan Architecture LTD aims to develop and enhance the needs and requirements of the public sector including education, health and social needs. With the innovative and engaging private sector including procurement and funding vehicles to deliver very needed new facilities and services
Embracing this collaboration between public and private sectors is, we believe, fundamental to being able to respond to the economic conditions we now face today. Whether that be through the bringing together of private sponsorship to a newly formed academy or free school to the development of a mixed use project involving private and social housing needs.
Through our experience over the last 15 years, this has allowed Vaughan Architecture to create high quality, nationally recognised projects such as the innovative Manchester Schools Framework and the award winning Workpods Office development at Robin Hood Airport, Finningley. This has led to ground breaking methods of procurement and allowed the new schools at Green End Primary, St Agnes, Main Road and Old Moat to be created.
'Nick had responsibility for the teams that designed 2 award winning, major school developments whilst I was Assistant Chief Executive at St Helens Council. these being Cowley Language College, a 22million scheme compromising both new build and the remodeling of an existing building and HOPE Academy, a 30million new build. Nick's wide experience, flexibility and his recognition of clients needs, aspirations and the benefits of integrated teams in the construction process will enable him to readily adopt the principles advocated for public sector procurement in the recent Government Construction Strategy, for the benefit of his clients and all building users'
Mike Foy MBA FCIOB FCMI, Formerly Assistant Chief Executive at St Helens Council, Trusteeof the
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Chartered Institute of Building and Chair DevelopmentBoard
'Any partnership needs to thrive on the strengths each partner brings to the company. It is the people that make the difference to the service that is offered to our clients and a collective shared belief to deliver makes the difference'
Concord Street - Leeds Project value: circa £4m
Completion: Autumn 2019
Concord Street is an exciting new build 9 storey apartment block in central Leeds.
35 apartments with a mix of 1 and 2 bed accommodation procured through modern, off site construction via Frameclad.
A very challenging site has led the design team to look at minimising timme and construction activities onsite and through a full BIM approach the coordination of architecture, structures and Frameclad has allowed careful and detailed positioning options to be looked at.
Workpods - Fountain CourtDoncaster
Client: Workpods Ltd
Contractor: Henry Boot
Construction LTD
Services: Architectural and Landscape, Planning and Building regulations, and BREEAM
This project has seen the completion of 20 high quality, sustainable two storey office units on a large site close to the main airport apron at Finningley, Doncaster.
Project funding support from EU has allowed a fantastic working environment to respond to the increasing need for high quality commercial and office space within the Doncaster region.
Utilising a partnering approach with both Workpods Ltd and Henry Boot, Vaughan Architecture has enabled a well defined design to be created allowing flexible, high spec office spaces to be delivered to the deadlines determined by client and funding
Workpods Fountain Court Project won the Design, Innovation & Creativity award at the Leeds Beckett University's annual RISE awards 2017. The awards celebrate research. innovation, sustainability and enterprise and the winners were announced by the School of Built Environment and Engineering
The sustainable workpods were built on a vacant site beside the Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster and provided flexible open plan office space over 2 floors.
Each eco-pod strives to achieve BREEAM 'very good' rating through passive solar design solutions which integrated natural ventilation and the use of rainwater harvesting and recycling.
Vaughan Architecture are delighted to announce that the major apartment and retail proposals One Cleethorpes have been granted full planning approval today 5th December 2018.
This has followed a significant and comprehensive design and planning process which we at Vaughan Architecture have been proud to be involved with
Project Value circa 20m
Completion: 2021
Services: Architecture, BIM, Landscape Design
Ashmead Primary school have collaborated with Vaughan Architecture, Premier Modular and Engie to deliver over 1000sq.m of essential teaching and learning space. The project is designed around 3 floors of accommodation through a volumetric off-site system with full masonry external facade.
Vaughan Architecture was responsible for technical design and volumetric construction detailing.
Project value circa 2.5m
Completion: 2020
Services: Architecture, BIM, Landscape Design
Ashmead Primary School - Lewisham London
Dagenham and Weighbridge Homeless People Project
Initiative to reduce homelessness in the borough the project involves new homes for local people on the formed Weighbridge site between Cook Road and Richard Ryan Place, Dagenham.
Plans will create 92 new flats as temporary accommodation for homeless people through a volumetric modular system
Services: Architecture, BIM, Project Management
Value: £8m
Westbourne Primary School
Conversion and remodelling of existing community space into a senior management office suite.
Services: Architecture, BIM, Project Management
Value: £100k
St James Primary and Harper Green Primary Schools Bolton
Coordination and delivery of 4 No off-site modular teaching blocks to respond to extra school place pressures. 2,500sq.m
Client: The Bishop Fraser Trust / Modulek
Services: Planning
Value: £4m
Manchester Schools - Premier Modular / ISG / Ringway / Webster/ St James/ Crossacres
Clash Detection (Architecture, MEP, Structural, Civil) - Reports & review workshops Clash detection at strategic points of the project to validate the design and mitigate errors in the fabrication and construction process. Each discipline created a model to a predetermined level of detail against specific Revit categories allowing us to perform an automated clash review in a timely manner, and coordinate with the design team to resolve the clashes which in turn allowed the fabrication process to run on the programme.
COBie data
The four schools within the EBN framework were required to be delivered to BIM Level 2 including COBie data to aid the facilities management team during the operational phase of the building lifecycle. The data, in line with the Employers Information Requirements (EIRs), was embedded in each model which included special data as well as operations and maintenance data for the building’s fabric, finishes and services.
Project Value: £12m
Services: Architecture, BIM (Level 2)
West Didsbury CE Primary School
The directors of this successful school wanted to be able to offer more school places to the local community as soon as possible. Therefore they looked at creating a new free school and off-site construction was deemed the best solution for the build. Premier Modular Ltd, working as a supply chain partner to Conion Construction, constructed 39 modules to provide a 2-storey teaching block with a wide ‘learning corridor’ giving break-out spaces for small groups and individual learning. This classroom block links onto a new traditionally built hall and an existing building to create the 420 Place West Disbury free school.
Client: Conion Construction/ Premier Modular
Value: £3.5m
Full Planning permission has been applied for from Kirklees Council for the provision of 105 new houses and apartments on land allocated within the current UDP off Tithe House Way, Bradley.
A contemporary mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses and apartments with a garden cluster approach to the layout in conjunction with public open space and communal cycle and bus connectivity at its heart.
Planning decision anticipated March 2019
“Vaughan Architecture have been an invaluable part of the project team and have gone the extra mile to ensure the application was submitted in accordance with the programme.”
Katrina Hulse - Partner Cushman & Wakefield Bradley park phase 1huddersfieldAquaspersions - halifax - new hq offices
Aquaspersions commissioned Vaughan Architecture to design new bespoke office and admin facilities to be set within its Halifax head office location Sited on a prominent location overlooking Halifax town centre this new facility will have a contemporary architecture at its heart but with a nod towards the local vernacular including locally sourced materials to enhance the building's presence and position. Expressed upper-floor balcony and roof design allowing extensive views across the valley and to allow a fully passive heating and ventilation system.
Services provided: Architectural and landscape design, Planning and Building Regulations, and Construction information
Construction to commence 2019
Polyseam - Huddersfield
The 82,000sq ft industrial complex at St Andrew’s Road, Turnbridge, will provide a new home for adhesives, sealants and fillers manufacturer polyseam - and is expected to enable it to expand its product range and in time increase its workforce from 39 at present to more than 100 as it builds up.
BIM and whole building modelling
Vaughan Architecture has invested in its software and staff skills to approach all projects from a whole building model perspective.
AutoDesk, REVIT, NBS, ENSCAPE and cloud-based project control systems adopted to all projects.
Billing Drive - York
The remodelling of an existing shop unit into apartments plus the creation of new build contemporary apartment block. Key issues are the integration of new front street-facing elevations, the relationship with surrounding dwellings and the juxtaposition with the existing retail unit.
Services: Architecture, BIM and Planning.
2018
Vaughan Architecture was involved in this difficult and challenging scheme from inception through to completion. Located on a plot between 2 existing established properties having a reduced plot width and a difference in level of cira 4m from road to garden level this scheme design needed an innovative design solution. Structured over 3 floors with garage, open plan living and 4 bedrooms distributed across the upper floors the building benefits from enhanced envelope insulation, rainwater harvesting and sedum roof finished whilst maintaining a strong, contemporary architectural design whilst utilizing traditional materials.
A unique opportunity with this project is to rejuvenate a prominent 4-storey building close to the law courts and LGI in Leeds City Centre. The project involved the complete redesign, planning and refurbishment across all floors to provide the new headquarters for the world-renowned RM-UK hair and beauty salon company. Vaughan Architecture worked closely with the client to carefully plan and remodel the existing building set within a sensitive conservation area of Leeds providing excellent customer experience on all floors. The project encompassed existing timber roof trusses refurbished and treated, floors and stairs replanned and new lift facilities integrated with a complicated building structure.
Completed: June 2015
Value: Circa £1.5m
Cliffewood Rise offers a unique contemporary 5-property gates mews, compromising of 4 bedroom detached executive homes. The homes are of high specification and provide low maintenance and energy-efficient solutions to modern living. They have been thoughtfully designed to maximise living potential and storage space. The site is set to take advantage of views of the valley up to Skelmanthorpe and Bagden Wood.
Services Provided: Architectural and landscape design, Planning and Building Regulations, and Construction Information
Cliffewood rise - Skelmanthorpe - Huddersfield
Theaker Lane, Armley, Leeds
This project has seen the coming together of private sector care home provider
LNT with Home Housing Group and Mansell Construction to provide a mixed-use 60-bed care home and 46 affordable 2-bed/3bed/4-bed houses and flats. Planning approval was obtained in early 2013 with HCA funding for 2013/14 abstained to deliver muchneeded affordable accommodation for Leeds families. All housing will be Code 3 design sustainable level including Secured by Design approved.
Service Provided:
Architecture and landscape
Pre and post novation
Project Value: circa £4.8m
Completed: March 2015
Clients: Home Housing Group, Ideal Care Homes
Contractor: Strategic Team Group.
Theaker lane - armley - LeedsOur overall philosophy is based on partnership, trust and an understanding of what the client needs by means of engagement utilising an innovative, designled approach to quality and delivery.
Any partnership needs to thrive on the strengths each partner brings to the conversation. It is the people that make the difference to the service we offer to our clients and a collective shared belief to deliver will make the difference.
Specialities: Learning environments including early years, primary, secondary, academy and further/high education sectors.
Public and private living environments from urban mixed-used schemes to social housing and student living.
Working and commercial projects including industrial and high-tech service environments to high-quality office and commercial schemes. BIM and whole single building model approach to all projects.
Extensive 20 years experience in all building sectors
A creative and innovative approach
Flexible project settings
A wide range of services
Partner Led Services
CAD and BIM capabilities
3d Visualisation of all projects.
“Nick Vaughan led the design development process for two new primary schools in Milton Keynes - Brooklanbds Farm and Rickley Park. I was delighted with both the process and ultimately, the quality of the buildings. Nick is an excellent architect with significant experience in the education sector. He and his practice worked alongside the client in a collaborative manner and demonstrated a strong commitment to stakeholder engagement throughout the design process. The new schools, which opened in 2010, are fit for purpose, high quality but cost-effective teaching and learning environments.”
Mark Dolling Capital Projects Director - Milton Keynes CouncilOur Services
Consultancy
Project scoping
Customised design planning
Preparing planning and building applications
Project development and coordination
Construction detailing
Valuation of developed and undeveloped plots of land
Green buildings
Education project planning
Master planning
3d visualisation and modelling
Project management
Principal Designer
Building Planning
Commercial and industrial buildings
Small domestic new build houses, extensions and refurbishments
Redevelopment and change of use planning
Garden and landscape planning
Location selection and real estate consultancy
Estate planning and development support
Urban Design Building Support
Project management
Tendering and bid support
Buildings supervision and management
Property management
BIM and whole project modelling
Estate condition assessments
Our Clients
Marshall Buildings Contractors Ltd
Synergy Health UK Ltd
Premier Modular Ltd
Empire developments
LNT Construction
Ideal Care Homes
West Didsbury Primary School
New Islington Free School
Conlon Construction Ltd
Caddick Development Ltd
Wilmott Dixon Construction
Demex Property Ltd
Aquaspersions Ltd
Manchester City Council
Scott Booth
Henry Boot Construction
Workpods Ltd
Strategic Team Group Ltd
Home Housing Group
RM-UK Leeds
Hictons
Bertrum Nursery Group
Grove Building Solutions
Leeds Housing
Astonish Cleaning Products
Jagged Edge Barbers
Subway
Cookshill Developments Ltd
Manor House Apartments Ltd
Springfield Fuels Ltd
Actavo Building Solutions
Lend Lease Ltd
HS2
Polyseam Ltd
Abellio Greater Anglia
Farrans Construction Ltd
ISG Group Ltd
Puma Properties Ltd
Cushman & Wakefield
Kirklees Housing and Regeneration
Thurstons Building Solutions
Cielo Reality Developments
Hewitt Associated Ltd