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Hotham Park was originally the grounds of the late 18th-century Hotham House, and has been a public park since 1947. The project delivered a new café, with a design which would sit comfortably in the unique environment, complementing the heritage architecture/materials, and is a “green” building.
Submitted by: Caroline Gosford, Regeneration Manager, Arun District Council, Littlehampton. www.arun.gov.uk
Architect: Phil Brown, Sloane and Brown Architectural Services, Chichester. www.sloaneandbrown.co.uk
Project Officer: Tavis Russell, Senior Surveyor, Arun District Council
Contractors: Kevin Fox (Director), Falcon Homes, Bognor Regis. www.falconhomes.co.uk
Café Operator: Tom Barnes, c/o Hotham Park Café, Bognor Regis. Tel: 01243 828 130.
Situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park as part of Angmering Park Estate, the old farm buildings are listed within the curtilage of the Grade II listed farmhouse, parts of which date back to 1350. The conversion saw these traditional buildings turned into accommodation for 20 people.
Submitted by: Tim & Kate Lock. Tel: 01798 831 100
Architect: Phil Brown, Sloane and Brown Ltd, Chichester. www.sloaneandbrown.co.uk
Contractors: GPH Construction, Ashington. www.gphconstruction.co.uk
The refurbishment of the riverside building within the Cliffe Conservation area of Lewes. The internal space was largely dilapidated. The architects were keen to preserve the industrial heritage of The Pannetts and adapted the concrete silos for cellular spaces of meeting rooms, kitchens, WCs and the staircase.
Submitted by: Giles Ings, ABIR Architects, Hove. www.abir.co.uk
Architect: ABIR Architects.Contractors: A & F Pilbeam Construction Ltd, Brighton. www.pilbeamconstruction.co.uk
Other: IE Structural Engineers. Details on request.
The brief was to replace the existing office building with a contemporary workplace that reflected the personality of the company and to meet its growing needs.
Submitted by: English Heritage Buildings, Woods Corner. www.ehbp.com
Project Officer/Designer: Clive Piper, English Heritage Buildings
Site Manager: Daryl Elkins, Elkins Carpentry & Joinery, Battle. Tel: 01424 830 424.
Contractors: English Heritage Buildings.