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Registered Company Number
architecture 2B
1.1 Company Profile 4850345
1.2 Awards and Recognition
Registered address
1.3 Insurance
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1.4 Technical Resources / Quality Assurance 2 Wharf Street
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1.5 Company Structure / CV’s of Key Personnel
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1.6 Project Directory LS2 7EQ
1.7 Detailed Project Studies
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4. Arc Design, Leeds
architecture 2B
White RoseChapel Lofts, Morley
Award Winner 2007
Leeds Architecture Award Commendation
architecture 2B
5. Company Profile 1.1
The Company Design Approach Company Objectives
Founded in August 2003 by Darren Bailey and Nick Brown, architecture 2B believes in producing bespoke design • To sell good design as good value.
architecture 2B has quickly established a reputation for their solutions for each project. Each site, each client, each brief,
quality of design, and their proactive ‘can-do’ attitude to is different, and the architectural solution should reflect this • To create high quality contemporary buildings that exceed
service delivery. This success has seen the company grow diversity. The result of this approach is the creation of ‘identity’. the expectations of the client, and that are responsive to
steadily to the current level of 13 staff. Our quality of design has already been recognised through sustainability and social issues.
several Awards, and by the many Local Authorities we deal
Company Structure with. We love what we do, and this passion is contagious. • To maintain a reputation for the quality of the detailed design
Projects are successful when the whole team are excited stages as much as for the original creation of the idea.
architecture 2B’s team is comprised of the Directors, team about the quality of the building that is to be created.
leaders, and the company administrator / office manager. • To maintain a reputation for a high quality service.
Each project has Director level input at all stages, Nick Environment
Brown concentrating on the design stages, and Darren • To continuously develop and push to keep moving forward.
Bailey concentrating on the detailed design and construction architecture 2B are committed to the pressing environmental
phases. issues that exist in the construction industry and beyond. A • To always enjoy what we are doing.
Each new commission is given to a team leader, who retains member of AECB, Association of Environmentally Conscious
ownership throughout the project. This ownership is critical to Buildings, and a pioneering company in the field of modern • To create a dynamic, productive and enjoyable working
the success of the project, enabling a constant flow of design methods of construction, architecture 2B incorporate environment.
thought process, and a high level of coordination at the latter sustainable principles into their projects from the outset.
stages. Starting with ways to reduce energy consumption and • To create and maintain effective levels of communication
Project reviews, in line with the quality management system, lowering the carbon footprint, and ensuring construction at all times.
are important to maintain quality. waste is minimised with the use of prefabrication technology,
architecture 2B are very vocal in the need to keep this issue • To create and maintain a motivated, loyal and well balanced
at the forefront of each project we work on. team.
7. Awards and Recognition 1.2
Jun 08 May 08 Mar 08 Jan 08 Jan 08
Insider Property Industry Awards: Yorkshire Property Awards: Wakefield Civic Society Design Leeds Architecture Awards Leeds Architecture Award Winner
Architect of the Year Best Architect Awards Commendation for Manygates Commendation Tao
Park York Street
Nov 07 Nov 07 Jul 07 Jun 07 Mar 07
White Rose Award RIBA Brockholes Competition AJ Kings Cross Charrette Kirkstall Forge Phase 1 4x4 Lecture Series
York Street Finalist Shortlisted Speaker
Feb 07 Jan 06 Mar 05
Leeds Variety Club Awards Halifax Civic Trust Award Howden Civic Society Awards
Best Residential Architect Beaconsfield Centre Hailgate House
9. Insurance Certificates 1.3
Employers liability
Insurer: Hiscox Insurance Company Limited
Policy number: HU PIB 1306388
Extent of cover: £ 10,000,000
Period of insurance: 19 April 2008 to 18 April 2009
Public liability
Insurer: Elite Hiscox
Policy number: HU PIB 1306388
Extent of cover: £ 5,000,000
Period of insurance: 19 April 2008 to 18 April 2009
Professional indemnity
Insurer: Zurich Insurance Company
Policy number: PIP07001187
Extent of cover: £ 5,000,000
Expiry date: 18 November 2009
11. Technical Resources / Quality Assurance 1.4
Information Technology
architecture 2B uses a PC-based system linked using a Risk Management Health & Safety
LAN (Local Area Network) with a dedicated server with an
uninterrupted power supply, this is backed up daily and stored Implementing the QMS means we can standardise and make Architecture 2B has a written Health & Safety policy a copy of
off site, outputting to colour and B&W large format plotters. This routine procedures consistent and accurate, enabling more which is attached.
enables all the team to view the information ensuring excellent time to be devoted to dealing with the bespoke requirements
co-ordination. of each project. This is managed and up-dated with the assistance of an external
consultant:
AutoCAD is used throughout to produce drawn information. Environmental assurances
John Grant
NBS Specification Writer is used to create specification which At architecture 2B we regard sustainability as a key element Employment Lawyer, Law@Work
accords with CPI Codes. The information for specifications is in the design process. As part of our quality management Howard Cohen & Co
drawn from the CIS web-based library system. system we are striving towards compliance with BS EN ISO 29 Park Square, Leeds LS1 2PQ
14001:2004. Tel: 0113 244 0597
All designs are modelled in 3D using Sketch-Up.
Following the philosophy of ‘think globally act locally’ at No injuries have yet been entered into the Accident Book and
All information is then managed by Archetype which is a architecture 2B we actively encourage and participate in a architecture 2B have not been served with an improvement
bespoke system for architects which manages all data cycle to work scheme and have an effective recycling scheme notice and we would welcome any inspections.
including projects, contacts, email, drawings, documents, in place. Once a year a bursary is offered to a member of the
correspondence, meetings, CDM and contract documents team to enhance and educate our knowledge of sustainability.
ensuring standardisation and easy document retrieval.
Investors in People
Quality Assurance
architecture 2B is currently in the assessment stage of
architecture 2B’s Quality Management System (QMS) is split achieving Investors in People status.
into two sections, ‘the way we do it’ and the procedures.
Each team has a QMS representative who reports feedback to
the Quality Co-ordinator, Darren Bailey, ensuring the system is
constantly monitored.
Projects are constantly audited internally and tested against BS
EN ISO 9001:2000
The system is also aligned to the RIBA charted practice status
requirements.
12. 1.5 Company Structure
Directors Architects / Technicians / Assistants
Darren Bailey James Lancaster
Nick Brown Matt Lobley
Matt Sharp
Associate Matthew McColl
Simon Brayshaw Kate Scholes
Yasar Awais
Office manager / admin Thomas Taylor
Heather Bellis
Carys Marshall
Team leader
Martin Cook
14. 1.5 Darren Bailey
Qualifications
BSc (Hons)
MBIAT
Date of birth
1972
Darren Bailey current projects previous projects / experience
Director
The Camberwell Project Yorkshire County Cricket Club redevelopment, Leeds
Darren is a founding member of architecture 2B. Darren has Business incubator units and managed workspace, Leeds £13.0M
significant experience in the office market having successfully £2.5m
completed numerous new build and refurbishment projects. The source, Sheffield
Bracken Development £4.5M.
Reuse of an existing building to create managed workspace,
Leeds Conversion of school into residential, Ripon
£4m £4.5M
Linea Central square south, Newcastle
114 residential apartments, Scunthrope £11M
£5.2M
Parabola Estates
Citispace Creation of BreeAM excellent offices from former post office
Residential development : Citispace Apartments, Leeds sorting office, housing Northern Arts
£15M Newcastle upon Tyne
£6.5M
Western Campus Leeds University
£6.5M
15. 1.5 Nick Brown
Qualifications
BA (Hons)
DipArch
rIBA
Date of birth
1969
Nick Brown current projects previous projects / experience
Director
Mixed use scheme: Manor Road , Leeds Whitehall Phase 2, Leeds
Nick was an integral part of Carey Jones (1992 - 1999) and £6.5M £11.0M
Aedas Architects (1999 - 2003), before forming architecture 2B
with Darren Bailey. Nick is also a part-time tutor at Leeds Mixed use scheme: Prestige Salvage, Leeds City Point, Leeds
School of Architecture. £7.5M £9.2M
Mixed use scheme: Globe Road, Leeds Government Office, Leeds
£6.5M £13.0M
Residential scheme: Bethel Chapel, Morley Leeds International Business School, Leeds
£2.0M £6.5M
Refurbishment of Listed Mill: Midland Mills, Leeds Simpson’s Fold II, Leeds
£4.0M £3.0M
Charles Schwabb building, Milton Keynes
£7.0M
Western Campus - Leeds University
16. 1.5 Simon Brayshaw
Qualifications
Higher National Diploma in the
Built Environment
Date of birth
1978
Simon Brayshaw current projects previous projects / experience
Associate
Residential development: Alverthorpe, Wakefield Retail: Debenhams Department store, Leeds
£1.2M £8.0M
Simon started his professional career at Carey Jones (1994
- 2000) and then moved to Aedas Architects (2000 - 2003), Residential development: Normanton, Wakefield Innovation Centre, Leeds
before joining JM Architects (2003 - 2004). Since joining £1.5M £6.0M
architecture 2B, in March 2004, Simon has proved to be a
valuable team member. As team leader he demonstrates Residential development: Howden Phase 2, Howden Baines Wing, Leeds
his leadership skills well and has the ability to assist others £2M £5.0M
effectively in their roles.
Residential development: Arc, Leeds Office Development: City Point, Leeds
£19M £9.2M
Residential development: Citispace Apartments, Leeds
£15.0M
Conversion of Grade II listed building, Howden
£600,000
Housing Programme for Hazel Homes, Nationwide
£6.0M
17. 1.5 Martin Cook
Qualifications
Higher National Diploma in the
Built Environment
Date of birth
1978
Martin Cook current projects previous projects / experience
Team Leader
Office development: Harehills, Leeds Residential development: Montpelier Hall,London
Since joining architecture 2B Martin has be come an integral £2.5M £6.7m
part of the company. He is in charge of, amongst other
projects, The Camberwell Project which is a LEGI funded Office development: Calls Wharf Phase 1 - 3, Leeds Residential development: Lowndes Square, London
workspace scheme, which aims to encourage new businesses £2.5M £5.0m
in the Harehills area of Leeds. He is also in charge of the Calls
Wharf project which is a refurbished serviced office scheme. Private house: Delphstone House, Leeds Residential development: Highcliffe House, London
£undisclosed Value - £6.7m
Residential development: Rock Gardens, London
£5m
24. 1.7 Detailed Project Case Studies
Harehills Middle School, This project leverages enterprise focus for regeneration
and community benefit. The building is about doing more
Leeds
than “just good enough” and sending a message to the
£3M community that this asset, their asset, can be/will be the
hub of activity and commerce. The project draws in LEGI,
ERDF, Private Equity, Bank Finance, and 3rd sector
underwriting to deliver a £3M renovation. The building
will hold a community incubator, a high growth incubation
space, start-up offices, conference space, a restaurant, a
credit union, a crèche and plenty of full service features.
The project will be a national exemplar of private / public
relationships both from an operational and financial stand-
point. It will deliver on the ETHOS of LEGI with an invest-
ment mindset.
Importantly, it has been designed to realise a benefit for
both disadvantaged groups in the top 3% and the existing
businesses who need a hand up in the area. By design, it
will draw inward investment to the area and operate as a
hub of activity for new and existing streams of support. All
of this occurs through a process of integrating design with
enterprise and a focus on creating a lasting (sustainable)
social benefit (regeneration, reduced wordlessness, more
start-ups and increased aspirations for the community).
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Calls Wharf, Leeds Phase 1 of Bracken Developments Calls Wharf scheme
Phase I consists of the refurbishment of 2-12 The Calls into
high quality serviced office accommodation. The office
£2.5M accommodation will be arranged around a new central
reception area. The building is to become Bracken
Development’s new accommodation. This will set the
benchmark for the development of the buildings on the
site.
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York Street, Leeds Is the new headquarters for arc design; well respected
furniture designers. The nature of the client’s business
£300,000
created an interest for us in exploring the nature of
‘texture’ and ‘layers’ . A fabric of steel mesh has been
‘draped’ over the building elements, providing a defensive
screen at ground level and adding to the drama of the
stair tower. The texture and dramatic form of the stair-
tower help improve the visual weight of the existing
building within its challenging context. The project was
completed in March 2007.
RIBA White Rose Award 2007
Leeds Architecture Award Commendation 2008
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Chapel Lofts, Morley Chapel Lofts is the first collaboration between architecture
2B and CITU. The project introduces many of the ideas
£1.1M
that are central to the team’s approach to development;
high quality contemporary design, good sustainable
credentials, attention to detail, and ‘thinking outside the
box’. The scheme successfully introduces a modern
extension to the existing chapel building, and each
apartment has its own identity and character. The scheme
was completed in January 2007.
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Tao, Leeds This project for CITU Developments incorporates the
sensitive conversion of the Mabgate Inn into living accom-
£600,000
modation and a small bar / deli, plus the insertion of ‘Tao’
within the old beer garden. Tao, is a study of simplicity;
a simple object sitting within the street, and simplicity of
detail within the 6 studio apartments.
Leeds Architecture Award 2008
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Arc, Leeds This progressive scheme of 142 apartments provides
a considered approach to an adjoining listed building,
£12M
whilst reflecting the site’s importance to the wider urban
context of Leeds. The building is derived directly from its
location, a fluid and dynamic form that addresses the site
conditions and the surrounding scale. The site acts as a
Northern focal point to both New Briggate and Vicar Lane
at a key intersection on the route into Leeds city centre.
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Lock Lane, Castleford There is strong optimism towards the future of Castleford
as designers and locals work together to rejuvenate
£10M
forgotten areas of land and breathe new life into the heart
of the town.
This landmark scheme, incorporating a riverside terrace,
cafés, office accommodation and 141 contemporary
living apartments, is intended to act as a catalyst for
improvement within the local area and of public spaces in
terms of its design quality, pivotal position along a main
public route and its presence within the town.
The building makes reference to the region’s wealth of
local sculptors, and focuses specifically on the work of
Henry Moore and Andy Goldsworthy. The narrative and
language of the form subsequently becomes a dialogue
between two objects, as much concerned with mass as
with the absence of it.
Additional reference to the work of Andy Goldsworthy is
made in the use of reed-like fins along the riverfront and
Lock Lane elevations.
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Citispace, Leeds The Citispace Urban Apartment concept is the result
of intensive research into the real and sustainable
£13M
requirements of those wanting and needing to live in high
quality, genuinely affordable apartments at the centre of
Leeds. All apartments are stylishly furnished with secure
car parking, laundry facilities and a bar/restaurant are all
available on site. The development also features a large
landscaped courtyard garden for the exclusive use of
residents – a combination which gives Citispace its own
private and secure living environment.
Citispace consists of three phases, phase one involved
the installation of an extra two floors of residential
accommodation over what was an existing office building,
these were manufactured off site and craned into place,
supported on an independent ‘goalpost’ frame. Phase two
involved the conversion of the existing office space into
residential and phase three employed the same methods
as phase one. Phase three is eight stories high.
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Linea, Scunthorpe Linea is one of a number of projects with client G&W
Developments. Conceived as a modern interpretation of
£5.2M
the traditional terraced house, Linea takes its design cue
from the rhythm and repetition of fenestration patterns.
Linea Consists of 111 apartments grouped around a
central glazed atrium creating a dynamic public space.
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Calls Wharf, Leeds A mixed use development for Bracken Developments
The challenge for this site was to create the primary
Phase ll
riverside destination space for Leeds. Dramatic building
£12M forms, high quality materials, contemporary detailing,
are all central to the design, but above all it is the quality
of the public realm that will determine its success as a
destination. As a result, the proposed design focuses
on the spaces, their connectivity, their quality of light,
their activities, and their detailing. Bars and restaurants
surround the public space and terrace levels with the
commercial offices located above. Calls Wharf will be a
great place to relax, to enjoy yourself, and a rewarding
place to work.
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Aspley Heights, Hudersfield architecture 2B were commissioned to unlock the
potential of this challenging sloping site. The innovative
£1.2M
design solution enabled 20 contemporary apartments
to be created, each with panoramic views of the valley
and town centre beyond. The concept for this scheme
was that of an ‘inhabited ruin’. Stone walls with random
openings step down the hillside, the ruin. Rising out of
these walls, and filling the openings, are the new modern
elements of glass and timber. Balconies protrude through
the walls to add further depth and detail. The project was
completed in December 2006.
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Management Archives, Management Archives is a mixed use scheme adjacent
to the grade 1 listed Temple Works in Holbeck, Leeds. It
Leeds
incorporates 140 residential units of varying sizes, and
nearly 20,000 sqft of commercial & retail space.
The traditionally industrial materials and simple forms
of the scheme are intentionally robust, reflecting the
strong industrial heritage of the area. The contemporary
openings carved from such forms give the scheme a
modern outlook whilst maintaining a sense of integrity
of place. The two main blocks along with the real wall to
Temple Works creates a large public amenity space from
the existing cast iron structures that remain from its former
building, merging the boundaries of past and present.
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Many Gates, Wakefield Once a prestigious suburb of Wakefield, the Manygates
area has suffered a drop in recent years. Evidence of
grand buildings nevertheless still remain, and Manygates
Park is such an example. The existing No. 2 had been
left somewhat dilapidated and tarnished, along with No.
1 which fronts the site onto Barnsley Road. The client
bought these houses as bedsits, and approached us to
help restore them and the subsequent surrounding area.
As part of their redevelopment the new-build elements
were conceived. In the heart of the site the extension to
the main house was designed to be a simple extension
which respects the main house, but also contrasts it
in a contemporary manner. The extension takes the
language of the original brick structure, grey slate roof and
large bay windows, and translates them into a modern
interpretation. The same red brick for the main structures
are then complimented with terned-coated stainless
steel bay windows and crisp grey roofs. The timber then
contrasts these robust, almost industrial blocks with a
much softer, tactile finish.
At the entrance to the site the second building uses a
similar pallet to the extension building to the rear. This
building along with the refurbished gatehouse building
act as entrance markers to the site, signalling the two
opposite of the site…the modern present and the past
traditional.
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Walton House This private residence is to be found in the wonderful The history of the site suggests that local schools used
countryside of Kirklees. A sensitive greenbelt area to visit the garden centre for educational field days,
provides strict restrictions for any new build scheme, so which has led the design to encourage this practice.
the brief for this house was to have “exceptional” as a The gatehouse building could double as a classroom for
starting point. visiting school trips, allowing a base to venture from on
educational walks around the site. These not only could
The house builds upon very traditional principles set out concentrate on the wealth of natural micro-ecologies
by the great manor houses that scatter the countryside, around the site such as the natural pond to the south or
but boldly re-interprets them for contemporary living. the woodland verges to the north, but could show how
The house has traditional elements such as the hidden the house works with the landscape such as the reed-bed
driveway, the gatehouse, the inner courtyard and “piano filtration, the dry-stone walls, or the orchard in contrast
nobile”, along with controlled vistas, follies, orchard with the natural woodland.
gardens and water features.
Integration and contrast with the landscape were key
to the design of this house - a man-made element in
a natural setting. Dry-stone walls emerge from the
landscape to form boundary walls, then building walls.
Contrasting Ashlar stone then mixes with the more natural
rough cut stone to form different reliefs, whilst timber
adds a warmer, softer touch. Glass allows the inside and
outside spaces to blur, bringing the landscape into the
house, and at the same time offering grand vistas of the
countryside beyond.
Ecology is also key to this house. The house aims to
reduce its environmental footprint as much as possible by
using renewable energy resources such as ground tubes
for tempered fresh air and biomass fuel systems, along
with the grey water recycling and reed-bed filtration, to
minimise waste impact.
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Midland Mills, Leeds Midland Mills is a refurbishment of an existing building
found in the Holbeck Urban Village. Typical of many of
the buildings in the area, they are very much practical
buildings, showing the signs now of long, hard use.
The scheme here takes the original buildings and restores
and recycles them where necessary and then adds
to them to create a modern commercial complex with
integrated private communal spaces. The new extensions
are clad in Cor-Ten steel, which reflects both the colour of
the existing buildings and the industrial past associated
with the area. Indeed the rusted steel makes reference to
the rails of the passing viaduct that once carried materials
into the area.
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Kirkstall Forge architecture2B were shortlisted by Commercial Estates
Phase 1 Architectural Competition Group to assist them in realising their vision to deliver a
June 2007 high quality and sustainable development on the former
Kirkstall Forge site in Leeds. Phase 1 forms part of a
£250m mixed use development to include residential,
office, leisure, hotel, retail and bars/restaurants which
extends over 22.93Ha.
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SLP College, Leeds This project for SLP College, a private dance faculty in
Garforth, near Leeds incorporates additional teaching and
performance space over two levels, together with three
new singing rooms within the roof space of a third storey.
The additional facilities provide an extension to a former
chapel which has been home to the thriving school for
performing arts since 1991.
The college is one of the U.K.’s leading training grounds
for young artistic performing talent, as such our inspiration
for the scheme was to generate a series of spaces that
and external façade elements that reflected the vibrant
creativity of the students.
The extension utilizes the existing red brick ground floor
level to create a plinth for a modern extension above,
using zinc cladding and coloured window reveals to add
interest, whilst remaining respectful of the surrounding
context and original chapel building.
The project is due for completion in August 2008 in
preparation for the forthcoming academic year, whilst
building works continue on site, we are commencing
consultation with the LPA with regards to Phase II,
an additional building detached from the existing
faculty, incorporating recording studios and staff living
accommodation.
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Lincoln Castings Outline Planning Application by CBRE Investors for the
redevelopment of the former industrial buildings and land
at Lincoln Castings, Station Road, North Hykeham.
Working closely with the Local Council and the local
community the design team are proposing an extensive
redevelopment of approximately 15ha which consists
of 315No new dwellings, 20,000sqft of A3, A4, A5, D1
and D2 uses and 32,000sqft of B2 use. Recreational
facilities including sports pitches and changing facilities
are proposed alongside improvements to the local train
station, bus stops and a new pedestrian footbridge.
Sustainability has played an important role in the
proposals with the dwellings being constructed under
the guidance of Building For Life and aiming to achieve
a minimum of 3 stars under the Code for Sustainable
Homes. The commercial and industrial buildings are to
be constructed using the BREEAM guidance with the
minimum level of Very Good being achieved.
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Bury college, Bury In collaboration with Britspace Modular buildings
architecture 2B designed this two storey examination and
£1.1M
sports facility.
As part of their rapid expansion the college required
additional examination rooms that could double as a
sports facility. The building was constructed using off site
manufacturing techniques by Britspace. It took 6 weeks
for the building to manufactured in the factory and just 3
days to install the units on site providing a modest cost
effective building within a tight construction programme.
63. References 1.9
Mr Matthew Fuller Mr Chris Thompson Mr John Thorpe
Director Director Civic Architect
Bracken Developments Citu Ltd Leeds Civic Architect
Bracken House 38 The Calls Leonardo Building
9 Kerry Street Leeds Rossington Street
Horsforth, Leeds LS2 7EW Leeds LS2 8HD
LS18 4AW
t 0113 234 6690 t 0113 234 6690
t 0113 281 9044 f 0113 234 6696 f 0113 234 6696
f 0113 281 9045 e cthompson@sumonline.co.uk e john.thorpe@leeds.gov.uk
e matt@brackendev.com
Mr Tom Beesley Mr Matthew Greenwood
Director Director
Arc Design Partners Ltd G&W Developments
80A York Street Hamnett House
Leeds Gibbett Street
LS9 8AA Halifax HX2 0AX
t 01422 356 847
t 0113 244 6252 f 01422 356 852
f 0113 243 1858 e matthew@gwdevelopments.co.uk
e tom@arcdesign.co.uk
