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BIM Best Practice
22nd November 2022The latest collaborative, cross office BIM training session. Senior Architect Sam Gillies led the session, alongside Systems Coordinator Richard Peters sharing best practice, potential pitfalls and lessons learned across several recently completed projects and explored a co-operative approach to developing inter-office design/project standardisation. BIM (Building Information Modelling) is an integral component of our design and…
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WE ARE HIRING…
2nd November 2022Architect / Senior Architect (with Revit) At Wilson Mason, we believe architecture has the power to change the world. We strive to make a positive impact through our work, never losing sight of the people who use our buildings, the communities we serve, and the legacy we leave. Wilson Mason is a national, award-winning architectural…
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Scrumptious School Dining
24th October 2022Project completion for Highgate School in North London, a complete renovation of the interior and exterior kitchen and dining hall. The refurbishment included an extension to the existing building, new refuse store, electric car charging point, commercial kitchen and a new open covered veranda roof structure to the south front of the dining hall. The…
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The Positive Power of…
10th October 2022Wonderfully insightful article from The Guardian – how art is making hospital visits less painful for Snow Fox Ward at Evelina London, highlighting the beneficial impact on patients wellbeing through art in hospitals and healthcare settings. Snow Fox Ward continues to provide it’s users, including children, parents, families and staff with warm, bright and upbeat surroundings,…
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On the Job Experience
4th October 2022As we enter the new academic year, the Wilson Mason North office welcomes Zaiba Patel, a Part 1 Architecture student, to undertake her placement year and further expand upon her studies to develop a practical working knowledge of architecture and design. Wilson Mason, as part of our established staff mentoring programme, provide individuals with the…
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Engineering Feat
8th September 2022Exciting to see the steel frame go up on site at Lancaster University for Engineering II, following the major earthwork excavations phase to form a low vibration basement suite. A significant part of the School of Engineering, the new-build development plays an essential role in providing the department with specialist facilities in line with their…
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A Welcome Return
17th August 2022We are delighted to welcome back Krupal Patel, following a years sabbatical from the world of architecture. She rejoins the team as an Architect in our London studio, rejuvenated and ready to reimmerse herself into all things architecture and design. Krupal has a particular interest in Healthcare having previously delivered The Snow Fox Ward (Children’s…
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A Design (Work) Experience
11th August 2022Lancaster Grammar Sixth Form student, Rowan recently joined us for a week’s work experience during the first week of August. Tasked with designing & modelling a new build office within the rural grounds of our Samlesbury office, Rowan got to grips with 3 new software packages during his short time here, including AutoCAD, SketchUp and…
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UCLAN School of Veterinary…
1st August 2022The planning application for a state-of-the-art School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been submitted. This high specification teaching facility, will house world-class clinical simulation and teaching spaces, including diagnostic suite, simulated operating theatres and cutting-edge technology and be home to only the second Veterinary School in the North of…
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Worden Hall Completion
22nd July 2022A significant milestone achieved on Friday and the culmination of almost 2 years work for Wilson Mason with Practical Completion on the Worden Hall listed building refurbishment project. A real labour of love, this restoration and refurbishment has elevated the former coach house, kitchens and stables to a stunningly romantic and rustic wedding and events…
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Fresh faces for 2022
18th July 20222022 has seen host of fresh faces joining the Wilson Mason North office in Samlesbury, near Preston, supporting the Practice’s diverse portfolio of projects and further strengthening the team. Welcoming architect Lina Duhs and architectural assistants, Alex Rusete and Anna Walerowicz, to the team and Helen Dittman in a support role managing key areas of…
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Team Building on the…
9th July 2022On a beautifully clear and sunny Saturday in July, Team Wilson Mason North’s intrepid explorers set off for the wilds of the Lake District, to hone their bushcraft and survival skills. In the glorious woodland surroundings of the National Trust’s Fell Foot Park, under the watchful guidance of James & Michelle from Green Man Survival,…
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Topping Out at the…
29th June 2022The European Space Agency (ESA) ECSAT Connectivity Industry Day on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus was the perfect event for the topping out ceremony of the new ESA ECSAT Conference Centre. The honour of unveiling the plaque fell to Josef Aschbacher (ESA Director General) and Dr. Mike Short (DIT Chief Scientific Adviser) representing the Government….
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Dosch Macleod Science Wing…
27th June 2022Official opening for the Dosch Macleod Science Wing at King William’s College, Isle of Man. The Science Department located within an elegant listed building, originally constructed between 1830 and 1833, has been sympathetically refurbished to create modernised Teaching Laboratories and Lecture Theatre space. Providing an enhanced learning experience for current and future students in attractive,…
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UCL Queen Square House
12th April 2022A big thanks to the ISG team at UCL Queen Square House. Wilson Mason LLP headed down for a site walk around with the PM team from Arcadis UK & Ireland team last Friday. Works commenced and strip out well underway.
Worden Hall – Site…
11th April 2022Great progress on the Worden Hall site today, more of the refurbished Grade II listed building being revealed as we head towards completion!