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A warm welcome to the London studio team for Thomas Dickason, our new Part I architectural assistant, who’s recently joined the practice. Thomas completed his studies at London South Bank University, gaining an impressive 1st class BA (Hons) Architecture and his degree show work has been featured in Dezeen, a leading architecture, interiors and design…
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Substantial site progress on Engineering II at Lancaster University as the building is now visible after removal of the scaffolding from the façade which has taken place following completion of the external brickwork. The façade takes its design inspiration from the 1851 Great Exhibition building ‘the Crystal Palace’ and Ribblehead Viaduct. Further works to be…
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Wilson Mason North recently hosted Sixth Form student, Kate from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, for a week’s work experience placement in July. Kate spent her time with us designing an accessible extension suitable for a wheelchair to our rural studio, a converted cruck barn based in Samlesbury. Kate demonstrated an impressive natural creative ability for…
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Work has commenced on the extension to the Doorway to Value furniture showroom near Chorley, with contractor Rayner Rowen preparing the ground works and foundations for the development. This flagship store, which quickly outgrew its original premises opened in 1965 on Seymour Street, Chorley, has a reputation for high quality furniture from a wide range…
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A busy July with the inauguration of the new Magali Vaissière Conference Centre at the ESA’s European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The formal opening was unveiled by a host of dignitaries including ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, the Rt Hon Chloe Smith, Rt Hon Lord David Willetts, Magali Vaissière, Paul Bate, Barbara Ghinelli, Nick Appleyard….and astronaut…
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Implementing our Place Making and Regeneration Expertise, Wilson Mason is delighted to have been appointed to the Haslingden Market Regeneration Scheme for Rossendale Borough Council, in conjunction with partners Gosling Consultancy Limited. The council has successfully secured much needed funding from UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UK SPF) to revitalize the market space. As with many…
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Congratulations to Wilson Mason’s Part I student Owen Harwood, who gained a 1st in his BSc (Hons) Architecture from the University of Salford. Owen’s potential was spotted at the university’s end of year Architecture Degree Exhibition as the quality of his exhibition work stood out and he came highly recommended by his tutor. Owen’s final…
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To further enhance our BIM expertise, Wilson Mason has recently appointed Tim Potter to the role of BIM Manager. Based at our North studio, a key aspect of Tim’s role will be to structure our BIM delivery across projects, strengthen our BIM capabilities and support the wider team. Wilson Mason helps clients and design partners…
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Following a £9+ million investment – jointly funded by Bury College, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Department for Education, the state-of-the-art Health and Digital Centre at Bury College has recently reached project completion. Wilson Mason acted as Architect and Lead Designer for this purpose-built new build further education facility, housing an immersive digital…
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Following the business’s completed goal of achieving carbon neutrality status through our third party assessors (Carbon Neutral Britain) and the subsequent offsetting of our limited residual carbon emissions, Wilson Mason has produced and published our Carbon Reduction Plan to target 50% reductions by 2030 and elimination by 2050. A copy of our Carbon Reduction Plan…
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Following initial works in 2017, Wilson Mason LLP have worked alongside Leonard Engineering Design Associates (MEP), Castons (QS), Turner & Townsend (Project Management), Bureau Veritas (Approved Inspectors & Fire Engineers) and the various Barts stakeholders on the Major Fire Improvements Programme at Newham University Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) since 2020. The works have been…
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Over the past several years, alongside delivering low and net zero carbon construction projects for our clients, Wilson Mason has been measuring and continuously monitoring our impact on the environment and actively working to reduce our carbon footprint through significant changes to our working practices and offices. By committing to reduce our energy consumption through…
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Bury College have received planning permission for work to their Beacon ‘B’ Building. This is the first part of the College’s work which is part funded by the Department for Education (DfE) through their ‘transformation’ funding. The project, which is currently out to tender, is a full refurbishment and repurposing of the existing building to…
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Practice Partner, Dominique Haslam and Associate Architect, Paul McManamon were on hand supporting North Bridge House Schools Senior Hampstead year 9 careers fair this week. With GCSE selection fast approaching Wilson Mason set up stall to talk about the route into architecture, the most enjoyable parts of the job, other roles in the construction industry and…
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The Partners are delighted to recognise Eleanor Wood’s input, vision and commitment to the practice since her return in 2021, through her promotion to Associate Architect. Eleanor joined the practice in 2014 to complete her training and qualified in 2015 supported by our staff mentoring programme. Her interests and expertise, driven by her social conscience…
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Wilson Mason’s North office welcomes a new member to the architectural team, just in time for Christmas. Lewis Waterson joins the practice as a Part II architectural assistant, providing additional resource and expertise to the team. Lewis completed his architectural studies at the University of Salford and, following 5 years of continual study, gained his…
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