The redevelopment, conversion and extension of the former National Brewery Centre, in Burton Upon Trent, to form the new UK and Ireland headquarters for the Beverage Company, Molson Coors. BHB Architects were appointed to provide full architectural and interior design services for the redevelopment of the site to provide new contemporary workplace facilities for over 500 members of staff. This included the creation of a double height entrance and reception structure, along with a contemporary glazed internal atrium space containing social breakout facilities.
The project involved the sensitive restoration and retention of the former Bass Brewery workshops fronting Horninglow Street, in central Burton. Adjacent to the site, the Grade II listed Joiners workshop building is located which dates from the mid 19th Century . The existing workshop buildings were stripped back to expose and accentuate the original architectural framed elements to the building including exposed Victorian brickwork walls, oak framed trussed rafters, and Welsh slate roof tiles. These heritage finishes combine with state of the art, contemporary office fit out and furnishings, which together create a high-quality and stimulating corporate workplace.
In conjunction with the office workplace facilities, the client Molson Coors has also created significant formal and informal meeting room provisions, all centred around a tap bar area, accentuating the company branding and product lines through the interior design proposals. Furthermore, a significant staff food and drink facility has been provided. Externally new car parking and cycle storage facilities are provided and generous new landscaping provisions.
The facilities are now fully operational and have provided a modern and vibrant place of work in the heart of the town centre, contributing positively to the local economy and surrounding streetscape.
The Master’s House, St John’s Hosptial, Lichfield.
Assessment of historic fabric to ensure a secure understanding of the historic fabric, and how appropriate breathable insulat ions and secondary glazing could be sympathetically installed.
Solution: A breathable IWI Sheep Wool Insulation and lime mortar on wood wool. Sympathetic interiors following the completed installation of secondary glazing, breathable insulation, lime plaster and breathable decorations. The property has reduced its winter energy costs and enjoys a more comfortable thermal environment.
Arca, Birmingham
CAT A fitout Office project located in Birmingham City Centre which achieved Excellent under the BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fitout criteria. Careful design decisions chosen alongside consulting with BREEAM Professionals allowed us to achieve the required Excellent BREEAM Rating and achieve a modern, flexible and focus driven working space interior fitout.
Our design teams can identify when thermal modelling software, daylight assessment or building fabric analysis is required for U-value calculation or other aspects of building performance.
St Peters Church, Maney Hill.
Works undertaken to provide solar panels to the south facing pitch of the nave, to reduce operational running costs.
The role of a building and site in supporting and enhancing ecosystems and native species.
The greenhouse gas emissions from the lifecycle of building materials, including extraction, manufacturing, transport, construction, maintenance, and disposal. The conservation team has an especially thorough understanding of how different building materials respond to climate and weather in the short and long term. This expertise helps us to avoid costly errors when specifying building materials.
The greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption required to operate a building (e.g., heating, cooling, lighting, appliances). The engagement of Services and Energy consultants from the feasibility stage onwards helps our clients to explore lifetime energy consumption and improve efficiency.
The amount of water consumed during a building's operation and its broader impact on water resources.
The impact of building design and materials on occupants' physical and mental health. We guide clients through all their options when it comes to occupant well being and technology.
BHB Architects
Georgian House
24 Bird Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6PT
Tel: +44 (0) 1543 254 357
mail@bhbarchitects.co.uk
BHB Architects
1 St Margaret's Terrace
Cheltenham
GL50 4DT
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 521 608
mail@bhbarchitects.co.uk
