ARPL have completed a substantial number of residential development projects, both as social housing and private or speculative development. The commissions have often been made following adoption of regeneration strategies we have proposed or as a result of site evaluation with a housing association. Our design emphasis is one of establishing a sense of place'', responding to the site and it's environs and an understanding of the clients priorities to meet a community or social need or economic benefit as an enabling project for another development.
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Major break through at the Boathouse! Passage through the wall that has divided the 2 clubs for over 100yrs. The first stage of the rejuvenation and the careful unpicking of fabric to allow for repair and couldn't believe the size of the wasps nest found inside the timber frame of the wall.
West Boathouse without protective fencing and ready for work to begin the removal of decayed external walls - much will be revealed! Progress photos being taken by club members eagerly watching the process - these by David Collie.
Here's a series on taking a turn in your career in to conservation - making the most of our built heritage