ESHA architects

Architecture Masterplanning & Urban Design Planning Consultancy

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Whitchurch Rugby, Sport & Social Club had for years survived in a poor quality 1960's building with leaking roofs and poor amenities, when the idea of redeveloping the whole site was considered. Our design solution incorporates 42 apartments and 8 townhouses on the site along with a brand new two storey clubhouse. Like the apartments, the clubhouse is curved to follow the natural shape of the site. The ground floor comprises the bar, kitchen, skittle alley and quiet room whilst the hall, snooker room and committee room are on the first floor above. The bar opens out onto a decking terrace which enjoys the westerly view towards Radyr in the distance. Fire escape is provided from the first floor level by means of steel spiral staircases in the rear corners. The club is finished in white render above a plinth of blue bricks and textured facing blockwork with dark grey windows, to coordinate with the apartments alongside. In contrast to its former life, the club now enjoys excellent new facilities and is attracting a far larger membership as a result.

What We Do
Planning Consultancy
Project Planning & Programming
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Briefing and Design
Achieving Planning Consent
Building Regulations
Production Information
Tender Action and
Appointment of Contractor
Site Inspection and
Contract Administration
Post Completion Feedback
 
 
 
Other Services
Public Consultation
Design Review / Client Advisor
Design Intent Details &
Specification
Design Monitoring
Preparation of Design Codes
Illustration & Visualisation
Design Competitions
Single Houses and Small Scale
Conversions / Extensions
 
 
 
 
 
Potfolio
Masterplanning & Urban Design
Housing in Urban Areas
Rural Planning & Housing
in Villages
Housing for Specialist Groups /
Elderly / Students
Single Houses & Small Scale
Conversion / Extensions
Refurbishment & Reordering
of Buildings
Health
Education including laboratories
Conservation Areas &
Listed Buildings
Offices / Defence / Other
Sustainability
Introduction
Mixed use
Long life, loose-fit, low energy
Thermal insulation and mass
Water drainage and flooding
Natural lighting and ventilation
Embodied energy
Natural landscape
Renewable energy sources
Aesthetics
Building Design
Design Process
Built Form
Conclusion