Brief overview of the practices portfolio that includes regeneration schemes, local asset-backed vehicle developments, open market housing, non-traditional housing redevelopment, rural exceptions sites and refurbishment projects in the residential sector.

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3. Regeneration
Quattro’s regeneration credentials stretch back over the past 30 years,
having completed large and small-scale regeneration projects all across
the southwest and west midlands. Through our personal approach with
clients we are able to engage in high level discussion around topics such as
employers requirements, standard house types and bespoke sustainability
standards.
Our award winning contribution to regenerating and revitalising communities
is exemplary and proven through schemes which were developed many
years ago and are still acknowledged as being great places to live.
Cheltenham Regeneration Projects
Ranging from the redevelopment of tower blocks to the re-use of redundant
garage sites, Cheltenham has been the focus for a significant number
of regeneration projects. Our work in Cheltenham includes estate wide
regeneration, which required significant in depth discussion and negotiation
with stakeholders.
Over the last 15 years we have completed 250+ homes providing a higher
quality living environment, both internally and externally, for their residents.
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Local Asset-Backed Vehicle Development
Having been used by some local authorities as a way of unlocking prime
development and regeneration sites, the LABV structure and strategy is fully
understood by Quattro. We are well placed to provide a comprehensive
service having had first hand experience of the intricate process of involving
all stakeholders and dealing with multiple clients.
Ledgers Road, Slough
Having fought off a number of other high profile architectural practices
through a design competition, we were commissioned to undertake the
first residential LABV development in Slough. The 73 unit development will
provide 23 affordable units for Slough Borough Council and 50 market sale
properties that will be developed and sold by Morgan Sindall.
Given the high profile status of the development, we have delivered an
exemplar, bespoke scheme for our clients that sets the bar for all future
Slough LABV residential projects.

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Open Market Housing
Quattro has considerable experience in delivering sites that have an element
of, or are entirely made up of market sale properties. These developments
have been a mixture of medium to large scale urban developments and
smaller, executive type developments in rural locations.
We understand and have the ability to create attractive developments which
have great saleability and kerb appeal whilst gaining high values and deliv-
ering maximum profitability.
Tennyson Road, Cheltenham
Working directly for a developer, Quattro were tasked with designing a
layout that could be used as the basis of bidding for this site. Having put
forward the most compelling offer to the vendor and given just 10 weeks
to prepare and submit a planning application, we successfully obtained a
planning consent for 35 dwellings.
Almost all of the new houses were sold off plan before the development
was completed. This is a testament to the success of this scheme.

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Non-Traditional Housing Redevelopment
Quattro have worked with a number of Registered Providers to aid in the
co-ordination, design and construction of dwellings that are replacing
non-traditional properties. The unique challenges of these sites include
negotiations with private owners, consultanting with existing residents and
integrating a new identity into the existing urban fabric.
Our focus on each scheme is to increase density, ensuring financial viability
and providing housing for more families in need, whilst also ensuring that
the schemes enhance their existing communities.
Merlin Housing Society
This 7 year development programme includes over 500 existing units across
more than 80 sites, with a minimum target of 150% increase in density.
The first schemes have focused on community engagement and bespoke
designs to ensure a successful development that is well received by those
most affected.
The client’s ambition to integrate resident-focused design at every stage
has led to bespoke housetypes, a contemporary appearance and a unique
sustainability strategy steered towards occupancy comfort.

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Rural Exceptions Sites
Rural Exceptions Sites require a sensitive and considered approach.
Quattro understands the importance of early engagement with both the
local authority and the surrounding community to ensure a positive outcome
can be achieved.
This approach has allowed us to complete schemes in conservation areas,
greenbelt and politically sensitive locations outside settlement boundaries.
Severn View Road, Woolaston
The scheme saw a redundant garage site and land outside of the settlement
boundary being brought together to form a coherent development. The
scheme overcame significant constraints including drainage issues and lack
of services whilst ensuring a low impact on existing views.
Though the scheme had many challenges, we successfully achieved a
modern design that sits well in its rural setting.

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Refurbishment
Since Quattro began we have undertaken challenging refurbishment proj-
ects, including works to Grade I listed structures. Our attention to detail
and understanding that each project is unique allows us to create bespoke
schemes that achieve the full potential of each building we refurbish or
extend.
Our talent for creating low-impact schemes that are simple yet effective
ensures that an existing building acheives a new lease of life.
Ledbury Cottage Hospital
A carefully detailed refurbishment of the former cottage hospital in the
centre of the market town of Ledbury. Overcoming the challenge of
proving a high standard of residential accommodation whilst preserving
the buildings key features was paramount to the projects success. This
was complemented by the addition of two sympathetic extensions, which
provided more residential floor space and flexible office accommodation.
The project, which provided apartments, office and retail space was
awarded the Building for Life Silver Standard – one of the first refurbishment
projects in the country to receive this accolade.

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Consultation
Involving the community in any project can be a beneficial process. Our
passion for communicating in a way that is both accessible and sympa-
thetic paves the way for schemes that create a sense of ownership for the
community it effects.
We have extensive experience of engaging tenants, private owners, local
elected members and other key stakeholders. Our proven track record
demonstrates that successful and well planned communication through
consultation can be seen in our projects success.
Minchinhampton Woolaways
Having been brought in on the back of a previously unsuccessful
consultation exercise we initially engaged with the client and a local
resident group. The aim of the consultation was to develop a local plan that
would lead to the successful estate wide regeneration of non-traditional
properties. Through a series of consultation events and information
gathering workshops an outline plan was prepared.
Our consultation process has allowed the community to have a say in how
the sites were developed. This buy-in has ensured a smooth transition
through to planning approval and construction.

16. About Quattro …..
Quattro has a dedicated residential team, whose many years of experience in creating sector
leading developments enable us to design and create outstanding architecture.
Our collaborative, sustainable approach - particularly when engaging with clients - ensures
that we listen to and develop a brief with a shared vision. With a desire to fulfil our clients
requirements we approach all of our projects, whether they are a modest rural development or
estate wide regeneration, with the same proactive approach and methodology.
We have forged strong relationships with contractors and developers and offer a
comprehensive design & build service that is underpinned by our dedicated and talented
technical staff who are conversant with current technical design standards. This expertise,
complemented by our understanding of the need to concentrate on buildability and value for
money construction solutions, ensures we share common goals with the construction team.
Our high levels of repeat business from many of our established clients are a clear indicator of
our successful, collaborative and professional approach.
Our desire to design and create exemplary, award winning sustainable architecture ensures
that we endeavour to create the best scheme possible on every site, for every client.
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