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Wilson Mason finalised the practical completion of renovation works to Lancaster University’s Furness Main Residences student accommodation in time for their autumn 2023 student Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week. The building, situated close to Alexandra Square, is in the heart of the university campus. The works formed part of the University’s ongoing drive to reconfigure…
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A recent addition to the London studio, Wilson Mason have appointed Lauren Barwise as project architect, providing additional expertise and resource to the team. Lauren, a fully qualified architect with experience at all design stages, is also a Passivhaus Designer with a keen interest in sustainability across all project types. Slotting seamlessly into project work…
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Our latest project for the Manchester Museum has won the British Institute Interior Design Award for the North & North West region. Wilson Mason as lead designer with subconsultant interior designers, The Artistry House, developed and delivered a warm and inclusive design which creatively blends old and new elements into a cohesive space across a…
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Wilson Mason’s North studio has recently undergone a transformative refurbishment, creating a flexible contemporary work environment, promoting engagement and well-being. A choice of work settings provides traditional areas for concentrated working, breakout zones for creative collaboration and informal meetings, and private confidential work space. New office furniture has been provided throughout, with sit-stand desks and…
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Wilson Mason is thrilled to announce that we have achieved ‘We Invest in People’ Gold accreditation. IIP Gold means that we’ve got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from practice partner to apprentice takes ownership for making them come to life. Only 26% of organisations achieve gold and at…
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Wilson Mason is part of the team providing resilience to the drainage system serving the Grade II listed Coupland 3 Building at the University of Manchester. Aging drainage systems can be problematic in the post global warming environment, they are not glamorous but it is necessary. To mitigate this issue and prevent any further future…
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Bury College Health & Digital Centre has been awarded a BREEAM Excellent rating, ranking it in the top 10% of UK new non-domestic buildings for sustainability performance. To achieve BREEAM Excellent and the Client’s aspirations for the building, the project team had to address a number of location and use specific challenges in meeting the…
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Planning approval has been successfully secured for St Peter’s Church of England J, I & EY School in Birstall, West Yorkshire. Part of the Department for Education’s school rebuilding programme (SRP), this new build two-storey school building will entirely replace the current 1960’s building and supply an additional nursery provision. The new school building will…
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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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