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LONGRIDGE BOATING CENTRE, MARLOW
This existing centre offers opportunities for youngsters and adults to enjoy all aspects of water based sports on the River Thames.
We have drawn up a master plan for redeveloping the site to provide more improved facilities to replace the existing buildings.
These include a rowing boathouse, administration offices, meeting and seminar rooms, residential accomodation and changing facilities.
Land based activities include a high ropes courseacross the river backwater.
The site presents difficult planning problems as it is in the Green Belt and the Thames flood plain.
The Masterplan is under discussion with the planners and we are hoping to move towards preparing planning applications for the first phase of the project early in 2008.
TREEHOUSE CLASSROOM, MAIDENHEAD
The provision of a new outdoor seasonal classroom at Burchetts Green Primary School to replace an existing rundown outbuilding.
The ‘treehouse classroom’ is situated within the peaceful and secluded woodland area at the end of the existing playing field making use of the existing trees and bringing its occupants closer to nature.
IN THE FLOOD PLAIN
We are currently looking at the conversion of an existing 1960's
bungalow into a two storey modern house. The site is next to the River
Thames in a residential area within Green Belt and on a flood plain.
We are at present consulting with the planning officers at the local
authority to find the most appropriate solution for the site.
COLTS, KINGWOOD COMMON
We are currently designing a ‘state of the art’ modern house to
replace an existing dwelling on an attractive sloping site with
excellent views in the Chiltern Hills. The house will incorporate
many sustainable features to help minimise carbon emission
levels. The simple palate of materials contrast a rough stone
base with large areas of glass to provide a high level of daylight
in the living spaces.
SAGA HOLIDAYS
This year and last we have seen both Tony Compton and Andrew Lacey celebrate their 60th birthdays. The occasion was marked with some 'fizz', a cake and a present. Happy Birthday to you both.
OFFICE DAY OUT IN CARDIFF
In January 07 we closed the office one wet and windy morning and
spent the day in the Welsh city of Cardiff.
We were given a guided tour around the new home for the Welsh
Assembly and then had a rather splendid lunch in Cardiff Bay.
The afternoon was spent touring Cardiff Castle for a healthly balance
of old and new architecture before being blown home back to
Maidenhead.
The staff are hoping for a slightly warmer and dryer trip this year!!