D5 Architects LLP - News
03/05/2013
Northampton Interchange Steel Frame
This week erection of the steel frame at D5 Architects designed Northampton Bus Interchange has started on site. The first sections of the frame to be erected support the retained facades on Sheep Street. The remaining frame will be completed within approximately 8 weeks, with the new facility planned to open in early 2014.
Further information about this project can be found in our Transportation projects section.
08/04/2013
Monarch Aircraft Hangar Steel Frame
Erection of the main hangar steel work is now well under way on D5 Architects latest project at Birmingham Airport. Working for main contractor, John Sisk & Son Ltd, D5 Architects are developing the detailed design of the new aircraft maintenance facility for Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited.
The 110,000sqft facility will have sufficient capacity for maintenance of two Boeing 787 Dreamliner's or other wide body aircraft, such as the Boeing 777, 747 and Airbus A350. The hangar will be supported by a number of component-repair and work shops, as well as logistic centre office accommodation.
11/01/2013
Aircraft Hangar Starts On Site
A 'cutting the first sod' ceremony took place today at Birmingham Airport signaling the start on site of a new aircraft maintenance facility for Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) attended by (from left to right) Steve Carden, John Sisk & Son, Wal MacKey and Mick Adams, Monarch Aircraft Engineering, Paul Kehoe and Will Heynes, Birmingham Airport.
D5 Architects LLP, working for main contractor John Sisk & Son, are progressing detailed design of the new 110,000 sq. ft maintenance facility which is due to be complete and operational by the end of 2013. It is the first UK hangar to have the capacity for Boeing 787 Dreamliner maintenance and will also have sufficient capacity for other wide body aircraft, such as the Boeing 777, 747 and Airbus A350.
13/01/2013
London Midland Commission
D5 Architects LLP has been commissioned by London Midland trains for the reorganisation of their central Birmingham office. This commission will by the fourth such project completed by D5 Architects for London Midland.
14/12/2012
Residential Conversion Commission
D5 Architects LLP has been commission to develop proposals for the conversion of a 10 storey office building in Birmingham city centre into a total of 140 apartments including studios, single and double bedroom units.04/12/2012
Residential Conversion Commission
D5 Architects LLP has been appointed to develop proposals for the conversion of first floor office accommodation above a retail unit in Barnet, London. The conversion will create eight residential units offering two-bedroom accommodation with private terraces.14/01/2013
Regents Park School Commission
D5 Architects LLP have been appointed by Regents Park Primary School in Birmingham to refurbishment their classrooms.04/01/2013
Private House Commission
D5 Architects have been appointed to design a large private residence within The Broads National Park in Suffolk.
10/12/2012
Galashiels Planning Approval
Planning Permission has been granted for D5 Architects new state of the art Transport Interchange in Central Galashiels.
The project is part of a wider development programme with the re-introduction of the Borders Railway by the Scottish Borders Council. The new bus station and concourse, will provide improved facilities for bus and rail passengers and business space for small to medium sized enterprises. The interchange project will form the major gateway to the Scottish Borders and create a positive lasting impression on all the people coming to or going from the Borders.
The key to this project is the promotion and use of sustainable transport. The interchange project will include a two or a three storey structure, with a bus concourse, roads infrastructure and car parking facilities.
14/01/2013
Amhurst Park School On Site
Work has commence on site with D5 Architects latest educational project, a new 300 pupil Jewish faith school in Hackney, London.The project is largely new build within the former grounds of a Victorian villa. The villa will also be renovated to provide the schools ancillary and administration accommodation.
The new build elements are proposed as a contemporary response to the surrounding use of materials and residential rhythm and massing of the street it will face.
03/12/2012
Northampton Interchange On Site
Work has now commenced on site for the construction of D5 Architects latest transportation project. Main contractor Kier, will commence work on the new Northampton Bus Interchange with clearance of the town centre site and new construction work will commence in the spring.
The new facility is a 21-Stand Bus Interchange, incorporating 12 stands within the interchange site and 9 more on two site boundary roads. The interchange also includes a travel information centre, passenger toilets and enclosed waiting area with refreshment and retail units.
07/01/2013
Monyhull Annexe On Site
D5 Architects new Annexe Building for Monyhull Church in the Kings Norton suburb of Birmingham has now started on site with main contractor A&H Construction & Developments Limited. A 'breaking ground' ceremony was held on Sunday 6th January. Completion of the £1m project is due in late summer 2013.04/01/2013
Private House Commission
Following a positive recommendation, D5 Architects have been commissioned to design a modest contemporary family house within rural green belt land in Worcestershire.
18/10/2012
Network Rail / Mott MacDonald
D5 Architects have received further comissions from Mott MacDonald to assist in their programme of heavy rail station modifications for Network Rail's government funded 'Access For All' (AFA) works. The most recent commissions include work for stations at Elstree & Borehamwood, Black Horse Road, South Tottenham, Kensal Rise and West Hampstead.21/09/2012
Private House Commission
D5 Architects have been commissioned to design a new build house in countryside surrounding Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. The 5 bedroom contemporary house is to be design for 3 generations of the same family and will be designed with two interconnecting halves; with grandparents in one half and parents with children in the other. The grandparents existing house will be demolished and replaced with the new house for the whole family.
20/09/2012
Best New Building 2012
The Portsmouth Society have awarded the new ferry and cruise terminal at Portsmouth International Port 'Best New Building 2012'.
The Society valued the 'sparkling white' new Terminal, stating how it was more like a 'light and airy airport', with a clarity of design and refined approach to passenger handling to process large numbers of passengers to and from their ferries and cruise ships each year making their transit all the more enjoyable. The Society stated that the sculptural anti-terrorism protection: giant anchors and concrete chain links enhanced the perimeter, and also that the judges were impressed by a series of environmental features in the building including the innovative use of seawater for cooling and heating via a heat exchanger.
11/07/2012
Bus Interchange Planning Approval
Yesterday evening D5 Architects LLP (D5) received Planning Permission for another of their transportation projects.
Northampton Borough Council's planning committee voted by a majority of seven to one to approve plans for the regional bus interchange in the centre of Northampton.
The new facility, designed with MGWSP, is a 21-Stand Bus Interchange, incorporating 12 stands within the interchange site and 9 more on two site boundary roads. The interchange also includes a travel information centre, passenger toilets and enclosed waiting area with refreshment and retail units.
26/06/2012
Private House Planning
D5 Architects have won planning approval for the unusual conversion of a water treatment works to a family home. The water treatment works have been decommissioned and disused for a number of decades and now only the outer walls of two circular tanks and a small staff block remain.Located within the Green Belt, D5 have ingeniously designed a conversion of the tanks into a four bedroom house with living areas, study and garaging for two cars. The remaining staff block will be converted to a self-contained guesthouse.
The main 250m2 house will be formed by externally insulating and rendering the remaining concrete walls of the treatment tanks. Circular 'green roofs' will hover over the walls divided by clerestory glazing. Full height sections of the existing circular walls will be removed to form windows to the accommodation within. A new glazed structure will link the two former tanks and form a main entrance to the house.
29/05/2012
New Commission in Nigeria
D5 Architects LLP have won a commission to develop designs for a mixed use commercial development to be sited in the suburb of Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.The project will create a mixed use leisure/ retail facility to fill a gap in the Nigerian market for the provision of children's play area, food-court, retail, spa and football/ sports lounges to create a mixed use, family orientated leisure and retail complex.
24/05/2012
School Planning Approval
D5 have won Planning Permission for a new 300 pupil Jewish faith school in Hackney, London. Design work will now progress to tender the project as soon as possible.The project is largely new build within the former grounds of a Victorian villa. The villa will also be renovated to provide the schools ancillary and administration accommodation.
The new build elements are proposed as a contemporary response to the surrounding use of materials and residential rhythm and massing of the street it will face.
04/05/2012
RICS 2012 Design Awards
D5 Architects LLP Partner Ian Saunders and Associate Joel Kempsey-Fagg, enjoyed the evening last night at the RICS 2012 South East Region design awards, courtesy of BAQUS Construction Consultants who were the projects Contract Administrator's and Quantity Surveyor's of the D5 Architects & Halcrow designed new terminal at Portsmouth International Port, which was short listed for the awards Design and Innovation category.
12/04/2012
Northampton Bus Interchange
Planning Approval has now been sort for D5 Architects latest bus facility.
The Planning Application for the Northampton Bus Interchange was received by the council on the 12th April 2012 The new facility, designed with MGWSP, is a 21-Stand Bus Interchange, with 12 stands within the interchange site and 9 more on two site boundary roads. The interchange also incorporates, a travel information centre, passenger toilets and waiting area, plus refreshment and retail units.
The council's target date to determine the Planning Application is 7th August 2012.
26/03/2012
Wellbeing Centre into Planning
D5 Architects and their client are very excited to have just submitted The Smethwick Wellbeing Centre for Planning Approval. The centre is an innovative mixed use community, social care and health building in Smethwick, West Midlands. The client is a joint venture between 2 Sandwell organisations - Pathfinder Healthcare Developments, a local health company providing primary healthcare across 3 sites in Sandwell, and Sandwell Asian Family Support Service, a charity that provides social care, day care and respite care to children, young adults, and adults that have Special Educational Needs. The £10m building will provide 3,800m2 of accommodation across 3 floors. The Wellbeing Centre will be an exciting new community hub for Smethwick, a focal point for the town providing a range of facilities, opportunities and spaces for use by the client, health organisations and the local community.
It is anticipated that a planning decision will be received in the Summer.
06/03/2012
Galashiels Interchange Commission
D5 Architects are delighted to have been selected as Architects for a new state of the art Transport Interchange in Central Galashiels as part of a wider development programme with the re-introduction of the Borders Railway by the Scottish Borders Council. The new bus station and concourse, will provide improved facilities for bus and rail passengers and business space for small to medium sized enterprises. The interchange project will form the major gateway to the Scottish Borders and create a positive lasting impression on all the people coming to or going from the Borders.The key to this project is the promotion and use of sustainable transport. The interchange project will include a two or a three storey structure, with a bus concourse, roads infrastructure and car parking facilities.
The estimated budget for the Galashiels Interchange Project is in the region of £3.5m.
29/02/2012
New House Commission
D5 Architects have been commissioned to design a new build house in Barnt Green, Birmingham. The 4 bedroom contemporary house, for a retired couple relocating from the South East of England, will replace an existing bungalow on the site.
25/01/2012
Hangar Handover
Handover of the new General Aviation Hangar Facility by D5 Architects with contractor John Sisk & Son for Eurojet Aviation Ltd at Birmingham Airport has been achieved today. Eurojet will now complete their internal fit-out over the next few weeks commencing operations of their Business Centre in early March.
20/01/2012
Birmingham Best Large Airport
Birmingham Airport has been voted Best UK Airport by 'Which? Travel' members, in the large airports category. More than 8000 members took part in the survey, rating 28 Airports. Airports in the survey's large airport category included Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick. The recent One Terminal project, lead by D5 Architects, was noted as a contributing factor in Birmingham Airports success.
Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said, "This survey demonstrates that our hard work and investment is paying off and that our customers are benefitting from the many improvements we've made."
06/01/2012
Executive Lounge Commission
D5 have won a further commission with long-term repeat client Birmingham Airport and its onsite partner Swissport, to lead the design and construction of a new Executive Departure Lounge. The exclusive lounge will be located within a new vacant unit formed during the Airport's One Terminal project, also lead by D5. The new facility will offer premium passengers with a relaxed, high quality contemporary environment where they can work, rest and enjoy refreshments before taking their flights.
04/10/2011
Northampton Bus Interchange
D5 have won the commission to design the new Northampton Bus Interchange, with lead consultant WSP. The town centre facility will replace the existing station whose site is due to be redeveloped for a major shopping centre. The new Bus Interchange will be located on the site of a former fish market close to the towns historic market square and be designed to serve the towns 10 million bus passengers a year in a contemporary light filled facility.26/11/2011
Stratford Parkway Station
D5 have been appointed by Mott MacDonald to produce project visualisations for new infrastructure at Stratford Parkway Station. D5 have previously worked with Mott MacDonald on a number of projects on the Chiltern Railways network as part of the ongoing Network Rail NSIP (National Stations Improvement Programme). The visualisations will form part of the Planning Application for the works at Network Rail GRIP stage 4.21/12/2011
Private House Commission
D5 have been commissioned to design a new house in Bangladesh for a private client.
06/10/2011
Private House Commission
D5 have been invited to prepare proposals for a new build 6 bedroom contemporary house on a private estate in Cheltenham.
24/11/2011
Lloyd Loom Factory
D5 have been commissioned by Lloyd Loom of Spalding to develop proposals for a new factory for the classic British woven paper and wire furniture manufacturer.
10/10/2011
Chatham Bus Station Opens
Bus's commenced operations at D5 Architects's latest bus station in Chatham, Kent, today. The dynamic stand allocation station has been designed within a wider Medway regeneration master plan as a facility within a park, surrounded by mature trees and newly planted specimens dotted between the new tree like platform shelters.
See our project page within our Transportation section for design illustrations and site photos. Finished photos to follow.
03/10/2011
General Aviation Hangar Facility
Great progress is being made with the steel frame for the General Aviation Hangar Facility at Birmingham Airport for Eurojet by contractor John Sisk and Son Limited. The steel frame looked particularly striking in its pre-finished white gloss decoration in the clear blue sky. The steel frame is due to be complete by the 17th Oct, when the cladding package will commence.
26/09/2011
River Wye Canoeing
A group of staff enjoyed a canoeing trip on Saturday. The 9 mile trip took us down the fantastic Yat Rock River Wye gorge in the Forest of Dean, beautiful and tranquil. No one fell in, but there were a few numb bums from the hard seats and aching arms the following day!02/09/2011
New Rail Station Commission
D5 Architects have been appointed with Mott MacDonald for the construction of a new rail station. Further details to follow when the project is submitted for public consultation.
26/08/2011
The Pod Commission
D5 have been appointed by GBR Phoenix Beard to complete a feasibility study for the modification and refurbishment of The Pod. The Pod is a 'feature' retail building on a retail park in Hull. The domed building currently houses a couple of retail concessions and a climbing wall up it's center.
11/07/2011
Eurojet Hangar Commission
D5 Architects have been appointed with the contractor John Sisk & Son to design and build a new General Aviation Aircraft Hangar Facility at Birmingham Airport for Eurojet. The new facility will provide Eurojet with a ground base facility providing hangar space for three Cessna business jets, passenger/ owner lounge, general office & flight crew accommodation plus engineering, maintenance and storage accommodation. The fast track programme requires the facility to open in the New Year, within 6 months of appointment.
23/06/2011
City Apartment Commission
D5 have been commissioned to develope designs for an apartment in Hackney, London. The apartment will be located above a shop within a locally listed late 19th century warehouse. The two bed apartments closed accommodation will be designed as contemporary interventions with the existing double height exposed brick and timber shell.
01/08/2011
Private House Commission
D5 have been invited to develope designs for private house near Lichfield. The site is 'brown field' currently occupied by a disused water treatment works, surrounded by green belt.
18/05/2011
Bangladeshi Centre Win
D5 have won an invited design competition for the new Bangladeshi Community Centre in Smethwick, Birmingham.
The new centre, to replace an old existing building, will house multiple facilities for the local community including a library, sports hall, prayer hall, creche, nursery, meeting and interview rooms plus medical consultation rooms. The aim of the centre is to promote health and wellbeing to the whole community; from baby and toddler groups to senior citizen lunch clubs.
D5's design is contemporary and deliberately culturally generic, whilst being sensitive to the cultural requirements of the communities Muslim members.
13/05/2011
Official Opening at Birmingham
Project Ref: One Terminal
Today, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport, officially opened D5's One Terminal project at Birmingham Airport. Mr Hammond who has overall responsibility for transport strategy including economic growth and climate change, spending review, transport security - including Transec and High Speed Rail, gave a speech to guests before unveiling a ceremonial plaque.
The new 'One Terminal' is a result of a £13m redevelopment to merge the Airport's two terminals into a single facility to improve its overall operational capabilities and the customer experience. The investment has led to the development of a larger centralised passenger security search area, an enlarged arrivals and onward travel facility, and a significant retail and catering offer, including a spacious 20,000 sq.ft walk-through World Duty Free store.
Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, explained; "Combining the two terminals into one has been a very challenging redevelopment with many complicated activities taking place in a 24 hour live operation. A great deal of hard work by everyone involved has produced this first class facility, on programme, on time, and with minimal passenger disruption."
13/05/2011
Official Opening at Portsmouth
Project Ref: Portsmouth International Port
Today, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, officially opened D5's Portsmouth International Port's new ferry and cruise terminal. On arrival guest enjoyed a breakfast reception and an opportunity to peruse an exhibition area with information on the construction of the terminal and Portsmouth International Port. Speeches were then given by Vince Cable and local MP Mike Hancock, (Lib Dem - Portsmouth South) before a ceremonial plaque was unveiled by Mr Cable. Talking to reporters after the unveiling Mr Cable said "This terminal is absolutely brilliant, a great building. Portsmouth is a really exciting city."
Martin Putman, Portsmouth International Port Manager, added; "We are proud of our new passenger terminal. Not only will it be the most modern and best designed passenger terminal in the country, it will also meet the exacting standards of leading cruise line companies and their customers."
08/04/2011
Lower Ford Street Baptist Church
D5 have now submitted for Planning Approval the re-development of a non-conformist Coventry chapel built in 1857. The original building retains its function, but the facilities no longer meet the current needs. The church has expanded in recent years and this has resulted in pressure for space for main Sunday services. In addition to this, the church has been expanding other programs and its outreach work. New multi-function rooms on the first floor, and expanded facilities on the ground floor will provide greater flexibility allowing different groups and age groups to be able to use spaces concurrently and throughout the week.
The church intends the re-developed building to convey a message of hospitality and welcome with an attractive new lobby area providing good access to the replanned and extended facilities. The reorganisation and expansion of accommodation will facilitate and encourage concurrent use by different groups and also promote connections between groups through generous shared spaces. It is anticipated that other local community organisations with shared aspirations may wish to use flexible spaces by agreement.
08/03/2011
Smethwick Wellbeing Centre
D5 have won the commission to design the new Smethwick Wellbeing Centre, a long term conditions hub with facilities for Pathfinder Healthcare Developments (PHD) and South Asian Family Support Services (SAFSS). The £10m development will be located on Smethwick High Street/ St Paul's (West Midlands) and will provide facilities and retail space for the wider Smethwick community.
04/01/2011
One Terminal Phase Complete
The latest Phase of D5's One Terminal redevelopment project at Birmingham Airport opened today. One lucky passenger was invited to cut the ribbon with Birmingham Airport CEO Paul Kehoe and was then presented with a bottle of Champagne before making her way through a new World Duty Free arrivals store before exiting into the new combined arrivals area between Terminal 1 and 2.Work has now been progressing on site for over a year to combine the Airports Arrivals and Departures functions through multiple contracts, phases and sub-phases. The highly complex project has been managed by D5 from the outset and procured under traditional contracts with D5 as contract administrators. Final Phases will be complete by the summer and ultimately lead to far greater service and experience to passengers, plus increasing value for the Airports shareholders.
07/12/2010
Make A Difference Commission
D5 have been appointed by Make A Difference, Milton Keynes, to review their existing youth community facility with a view to its complete refurbishment. D5 will commence with a condition and feasibility study of the existing facilities to be followed by a programme of works for the centres refurbishment. D5 were approached by the organisation following an introduction from Milton Keynes Council with whom D5 have successfully completed an number of projects.01/12/2010
Institue for the Deaf Commission
Following the success of D5's Deaf Cultural Centre (2007), Birmingham Institute for the Deaf (BID) have approached D5 to progress proposals for another centre outside Birmingham to continue BID's community support work.
13/12/2010
College Planning Approval
D5 Architects have received Full Planning Approval for the latest phase of development at North East Worcestershire (NEW) Colleges Bromsgrove Campus. The long time repeat D5 client requires expanded facilities at the campus which was completely redeveloped by D5 in 2004. New facilities will enhances the College's diverse and specialist range of teaching accommodation with two new extensions to the College's Arts and Technology Facilities. Tender documents have already been issued for this fast paced project and a contract is due to be awarded at the start of the new year.05/09/2010
Galton Building Complete
Work has completed on site at D5's Phase 1 refurbishment of Birmingham City Universities Business School at the University's City North Campus in Perry Barr. This first phase included the refurbishment of teaching facilities, circulation spaces and creation of a new central student breakout area.10/12/2010
Apartments Commission
D5 have been commissioned to convert a former Woolworth's store in Dulwich, London, into residential apartments for repeat client Willow Management.20/09/2010
Malvern Spa & Hotel Commission
Following the successful Planning Approval for a new hotel in Birmingham city centre, D5 have been invited to develop proposals for a new client in Malvern. The Malvern Spa and Hotel have asked D5 to review their existing facilities with a view to their refurbishment and extension to accommodate an additional 33 bedrooms and conferencing facilities.
06/10/2010
Hotel Planning Approval
D5's new hotel for New Manor Developments in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter has now received Planning Approval. The hotel is a five story building accommodating 84 bedrooms, conferencing facilities and public bar and resturant. The project will be tendered as a Design & Build contract and is due to commence on site early next year.25/11/2010
Slough Station Commission
D5 Architects LLP have been appointed by Mott MacDonald to produce project visualisations for a new footbridge and passenger lift at Slough Railway Station. The works at Slough Station consist of station improvements as part of the 'Access for All' program forming a new accessible passenger lift and footbridge. Works need to be completed in time for use during the 2012 London Olympics. The visualisations will form part of the Planning Application for the works at Network Rail GRIP stage 4.01/11/2010
Tilbury Station Commission
D5 Architects LLP have been appointed by Mott MacDonald to produce project visualisations for new infrastructure at Tilbury Town Station, Thurrock. The visualisations will form part of the Planning Application for the works at Network Rail GRIP stage 4. The works at Tilbury Town Railway Station consist of station improvements as part of the 'Access for All' program forming a new accessible passenger lift to provide access to both existing platforms, alongside other modifications to bring the station in line with the latest Department for Transport guidance.06/01/2011
University Refectories to Tender
Phase 1 of D5's refurbishment of Birmingham City University's refectories has now been issued for Tender. Phase 1 involves the refurbishment of two of the Universities refectories at the City South campus in Edgbaston. The remaining four refectories will be refurbished under further Phases.25/11/2010
University Refectories Commission
D5 have won a further commission with Birmingham City University for the complete refurbishment of their campus refectories. The commission includes the review of six refectories across the universities four campus sites across the city.
15/09/2010
Amhurst School Commission
D5 have been commissioned to design a new 300 pupil Jewish faith school in Hackney, London. Design work is now progressing with a view to submitting a Planning Application as soon as possible.The project will be largely new build within the former grounds of a Victorian villa, which will also be renovated to provide the schools ancillary and administration accommodation.
The new build elements are proposed as a contemporary response to the surrounding use of materials and residential rhythm and massing of the street it will face.
09/08/2010
Bromsgrove Campus Expansion
D5 have been appointed to develop proposals for the further expansion of North East Worcestershire (NEW) Colleges Bromsgrove Campus, which was completely redeveloped by D5 in 2004.New accommodation includes an enlarged reception/ student orientation space, recording studios and vehicle maintenance workshops.
20/07/2010
BCU Feeney Building Renovation
D5 have won the commission to renovate Birmingham City Universities Feeney Building on their North Campus in Perry Barr, Birmingham.The work will be phased over a series of summer breaks, starting this year and includes renovations to all floors of the Business School building.
12/08/2010
Hotels Planning Approval
Planning has just been granted for this major new hotel development in Birmingham, comprising of a 260 bed 3* hotel with leisure and conferencing facilities, a 150 bed apartment hotel and 14 roof top apartments.
The project is designed to contribute to the city skyline with the 3* hotel located in a 25 storey tower fronting the main road. Public routes are to be formed through the site creating permeability and activity to frontages.
The design emphasises the lower stories of the building containing the public accommodation as an identifiable form with a scale and mass reflecting the adjacent buildings, thus making a positive contribution to the activation the Street helping to redefine the urban edge.
12/04/2010
Badger Medical Centre Complete
Work is now complete on site at D5's Badger Medical Centre for Birmingham & District GP Emergency Rooms Ltd.
Further project details can be found in our Community Projects section.
31/03/2010
Smith House Complete
Work on site is now complete at the Smith House in Leintwardine. D5's delighted clients have moved in and an 'Open House' day organised for Sunday 11th April where locals are invited to look around the house, which has caused so much interset during its construction.
Further project information can be found in our Residential Projects section.
22/03/2010
One Terminal On Site
Work has commenced on site with D5's latest commission for repeat client Birmingham International Airport.
The £9m One Terminal project involves the commonisation of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 into a single Terminal with combined Departures, Arrivals, Retail and Security facilities. Work will progress in Phases throughout 2010 with completion by summer season 2011.
26/02/2010
Milton Keynes Park & Ride
Work is now complete on the construction of D5's new coach & bus station for Milton Keynes Park and Ride facility off Junction 14 of the M1. The project has been handed over to the Council and now their, and tenant, fit-outs are underway with an opening due in Summer 2010.
Further project information can be found in our Transportation Projects section.
01/02/2010
Monyhull Annexe Out To Tender
A single stage competitive tender invite has now been issued to main contractors for the construction of the Monyhull Church Annexe Building. Construction of the circa £1m building is programmed to start on site in summer 2010 with completion by summer 2011.
01/02/2010
Chatham Bus Station
D5's Chatham Bus Station design has now received Full Planning Approval. Detailed design work has now commenced on the £6m project with start on site programmed for summer 2010. Construction will progress on site with completion by spring 2011. The dynamic stand allocation design has been developed as a pedestrian focused landmark building set within green space.
04/01/2010
Ferry Terminal Starts On Site
The construction of the new Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal designed by D5 with Halcrow has commenced on site. Construction by Mansell Construction will be complete for opening of the new Terminal in time for the summer season 2011.
13/01/2010
Danzey House, Planning Approval
Danzy House, D5's design for a new contemporary country house in Warwickshire green belt has received Planning Approval. Approved under Planning Policy PPS7, the design for the house met the Policy's requirements of a 'truly outstanding and innovative design'. The house is only the 15th application in the country to be approved under this discriminating Planning Policy. The house's main feature is its timber grid-shell roof, which is to be made from locally sourced timber.
26/08/2009
Ferry Terminal Tendered
Tender documents have now been issued by Portsmouth City Council for the construction of the new Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal.
Work is due to commence on site in January 2010 with completion for the Summer season 2011.
28/08/2009
Emerson Valley Rugby Club
Work is due to commence on site shortly with construction of the Emerson Valley Rugby Club. Construction by main contractor Deejak is due for completion in Summer 2010.
The project was initiated by Milton Keynes Council and forms a major part of their overarching leisure strategy, with community involvement becoming an inherent part of future planning policy and the project was undertaken to support this philosophy. The proposed development consists of three rugby pitches, a training area and clubhouse, with the pitches being retained as open public access.
The building operates on two floors, with the second seemingly suspended above the other, and presents itself as a simple crisp rectilinear box. The form is kept deliberately as simple as possible to reinforce the buildings clarity and efficient planning. The intent is to present a clear, minimal portrayal of the pavilion typology making it unique from other buildings in the immediate area. The proposed palate of materials used will be minimal, extending predominately to render, with brickwork, glass and sections of timber.
13/07/2009
Milton Keynes Coachway
Work has now commenced on site for the new Milton Keynes Coachway. Main contractor, ROK, is progressing on site with the project for an opening in Spring 2010.
The project is the final phase of the Councils wider ‘Gateway’ infrastructural improvements to the M1's Junction 14 with a new Park and Ride facility.
One of the main driving principles informing the Coachways design, is the use of Milton Keynes infrastructural grid system. The grid is set at a 35º angle to North and has been used to strike a datum line for the central spine of the building. This spine connects the buildings two main entrances and is highlighted by a glazed roof light running the length of the building. This roof light then continues down the external canopy covering the coach bays. The scale of the building is designed to generate a sense of arrival for all passengers travelling to Milton Keynes by embracing arrival and departure with a customer centric design.
13/08/2009
102 New Street Refurbishment
Work is now complete on D5 Architects complete refurbishment of LMT's Birmingham office. D5 were commissioned to develope proposals for the office accommodation following success with London Midland Trains/ LMT (under former ownership as Central Trains) through the design & development of their Customer Services Academy.D5 initially developed space-planning options, reorganising departmental layouts and locations, including phasing plans for the work. The preferred option was then developed for tender purposes including the conversion of a dark and dingy common lift and stair lobby into a bright and welcoming reception area. In line with LMT's rebranding of Central Trains stock, the Academy was rebranded and extended to include state of the art train driving simulators.
08/06/2009
BIA T1 International Pier Links
D5 have been appointed by repeat client Birmingham International Aiport, to progress a series of works including WC provision and a transfer passenger facility. These enabling works are associated with airports programme of terminal development works currently under review by D5 and the Airport.
19/06/2009
Birmingham Tower
D5 have been appointed to design a 10,000m2 mixed use scheme in the centre of Birmingham. The multi-story project in the heart of the city will accommodate retail, residential, hotel and commercial office space. D5 will commence the commission with an RIBA Stage A/B feasibility study progressing to a detailed Planning Application by the end of the year.
15/06/2009
Warwickshire Country House
D5's design for a 1000m2 contemporary country house in Warwickshire, with a 170m2 guest annexe have been submitted for detailed planning approval.24/03/2009
Country House, Warwickshire
D5 have been appointed to design a substantial contemporary country house on green belt land in Warwickshire. The 5-bedroom house will incorporate a range of sustainable technologies to reduce the house's carbon footprint including geo-thermal heating and reed bed foul waste disposal.
17/03/2009
6th Form College, Phase 2
A contractor has now been appointed for the second phase of refurbishment works at North East Worcestershire College's 6th Form College. Refurbishment of the colleges buildings are progressing under three phases. Phase 1, completed last year, saw the whole external facade re-clad including new windows. The £300k Phase 2 works will commence on site in June with works proceeding through the college holiday for completion in August in time for the new academic year. Phase 2 includes the internal refurbishment and reorganisation of the colleges reception, circulation and student lounge areas.
06/03/2009
Smith House, Leintwardine
A main contractor has been selected for the construction of Smith House in the small Herefordshire village of Leintwardine. The contractor is due to commence demolition of the existing structures by the end of March with construction of the house due for completion in January 2010. Further information and images of the house can be found in the Projects Residential section of this website.
09/03/2009
Veolia Water Commission
D5 Architects have been appointed by Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies to refurbish their Birmingham Head Quarters office. The 2000m2 of accommodation is to be redesigned to reflect an open, communicative and contemporary environment. Open plan areas will be increased and glass walled private offices added. Breakout areas will activate the plan and offer communal spaces where colleagues can conduct informal meetings. A refined reception area will represent Veolia's brand and philosophy, which will be linked to all areas of the office. Training facilities and a whole office canteen will add to the offices vibrancy, with direct access to improved conferencing facilities.
10/12/2008
St Georges URC Hall
Work has completed on site in Hemel Hempstead for the reconstruction and extension of community faciliies at St Georges URC church. The £500k traditionally procured project provides a number of flexible spaces of varying sizes to cater for a range of activities including Sunday School, church meetings, child & youth groups with catering and dining facilities for up to 100 people.
16/12/2008
Airport Facilities Complete
The latest project at Birmingham International Airport by D5 Architects has completed on site. The first part of the project has seen D5 transform the space formally occupied by a suite of British Airways offices within the airports second terminal, into a large suite of departure lounge passenger toilets with female, male, parent & child and disabled facilities.The second part of the project, on a separate site within Terminal 2, has involved expanding the staff security search area (Staff Gate) from one x-ray and metal detector line into three lines including a goods x-ray. As with almost all projects at the airport, this significant expansion of the staff gate as been completed with minimal disruption to terminal operations with the search facility remaining in operation throughout the building contract.
17/11/2008
BIA T2 Mezzanine
D5 have received a further commission from Birmingham International Airport to form a mezzanine floor within the Terminal 2 landside check-in hall. The new floor area will accommodate passenger queuing leading from the Passenger Search Area expanded by D5 in a previous project. Great care will be taken by the client, design and construction team to design and build the mezzanaine floor over the existing check-in desks, without compromising terminal operations.
17/11/2008
Manor House Pavilion
D5 have been recommissioned by the owner of Manor House to design a contemporary pavilion extension to the Grade 2 listed house. The pavilion will accommodate an open plan living and kitchen area with glass link to the existing house which wil also act as the day-to-day entrance. The existing kitchen will be stripped out and the room converted to a reception room.
05/11/2008
Ferry Terminal Council Approval
D5's proposals for a new build terminal building for Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port have received council board approval to progress to tender issue.
05/11/2008
College Externals Complete
The external refurbishment contract has now reached Practical Completion completing Phase 1 of NEW Colleges complete refurbishment of their 6th Form facilities. The Phase 2 internal modifications work will progress next year during college holidays.
05/11/2008
Emerson Valley Rugby Club
Tenders have now been invited for the construction of a new build dedicated Ruby Club for Milton Keynes Council.19/09/2008
College Internals Complete
Tenders have now been received for the internal renovation of N.E.W. College's Redditch 6th Form accommodation. Works onsite are due to complete shortly with external modifications to the 6th Form, also designed by D5.04/08/2008
Private House Commission
D5 have been commissioned by a private client to develope proposals for substaintial contemporary home on a rural site in Warwickshire.
29/08/2008
Monyhull Annexe Building
An instruction has now been received from Monyhull Church to commence the development of RIBA Stage E, leading to completion of Tender documents by Christmas. Design development will be progressed in tandem with the Church's fund raising with the intention of inviting tenders in the New Year.
18/09/2008