Talbot Heath School

Talbot Heath School

We have now completed the detail design for the refurbishment of St Mary’s boarding house at Talbot Heath School. The works include replacement of 180 windows, insulation, major mechanical and electrical works, the division of dormitories to create single bedrooms, fire protection measures, refurbishment and creation of new ablutions, flooring and decorations.
Our objective is to provide the improved facilities with the minimum of disruption to the pupils and staff. The project is currently out to tender with a return date mid December. Works should commence on site during January 2012 and be completed by the end of June 2012.

School Projects

Avenues has been busy in the last couple of months working on Education projects. Our team provides creative, cost effective and functional designs which meet the aspirations of parents, teachers and pupils.
We are proficient in all aspects of school work and sensitive to working in the school environment. Our portfolio includes all sizes of project from major redevelopment to minor refurbishment.

Our design team creates sympathetic solutions, in keeping with the ethos and style of the existing
school, with both traditional and more contemporary design.
Avenues continues to secure repeat business and positive referrals from our Clients in the Education
sector. We can help you to achieve your objectives with support and advice at every stage of the
development process from inception, feasibility, design, approvals, construction through to completion and handover.
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Muscliff School Updates

Muscliff School, Phase 4 Classrooms

Here are the latest updates for the Muscliff School in Bournemouth. Work is progressing well on phase 4 and the school has already moved in to this area of the school.The second photo is of an extension to the school (Reception classrooms) which is now a couple of weeks off of completion.

Reception Classrooms, Muscliff School

Avenues continues to work well with schools and going the ‘extra mile’ is a key part of our success. If you have a project which you would like to discuss please give us a call on 01725 513 151 and chat with John Albery.

Muscliff School

Reception Wing

Avenues was given the brief to expand the Muscliff School from a two to three form entry. The project has gone very well and the scheme included Classrooms, Group Rooms and an Adult Education Room. The contractor Greendales almost has the building watertight and we hope to complete by the end of August.

Side Elevation of Reception Wing

Avenues offers a professional architectural service backed up by an experienced team of consultants who have worked together for many years. We have an enviable track record in the Public Sector and continue to broaden our base of new clients within this sector.

Main Corridor and Display Area

Over the years we have designed all types of educational facilities and buildings including Science Laboratories, Drama Studios, Music Rooms, Libraries, IT Suites, Sports Halls and Sixth Form Colleges.
We are equally competent when it comes to the design and management of Sports Pitches, Tennis Courts and Artificial Turf Pitches.
If you would like to discuss any project please contact us on 01725 513 151.

Education and Public Sector

Avenues offers a professional architectural service backed up by an experienced team of consultants who have worked together for many years. We have an enviable track record in the Public Sector and continue to broaden our base of new clients within this sector.
Over the years we have designed all types of educational facilities and buildings including Science Laboratories, Drama Studios, Music Rooms, Libraries, IT Suites, Sports Halls and Sixth Form Colleges.
We are equally competent when it comes to the design and management of Sports Pitches, Tennis Courts and Artificial Turf Pitches.

We are just completing the Muscliff Primary School in Bournemouth for Bournemouth Borough Council. The single storey extension consists of reception classes and group rooms. The remodelling of the existing building provides a new adult education facility, additional toilets, 2 classrooms and a studio/practical room. We are also installing new sustainable measures including cross ventilation in both the new and existing buildings and photovoltaic panels.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss please call John Albery for a no obligation meeting.

St Joseph’s School

Contractors Raymond Brown Building are currently on site at the St Joseph’s Catholic School in Christchurch. The project will require a quick turn around and comprises of the refurbishment of Key Stage 1 classrooms and landscape of surrounding area. During this week the fencing will be going up and the flooring laid.

KS-1 Classroom, St Joseph's School

Landscaping at St Joseph's School

We are almost there!

Well,the first phase of the Bournemouth Mortuary has been completed and for those invited there was a brilliant Open Day on Friday 3rd December.

Bournemouth Mortuary

This will be the completion of the first phase of this project. The second phase will start in January.This new facility will provide highly specialised services tailored to meet the needs of bereaved families as well as medical staff and clinicians.

Bournemouth Mortuary

Avenues achieved BREEAM very good rating for the building. Thank you to all those involved in making this project a success story.

Why use Avenues?

School projects
Avenues offers a professional architectural service backed up by an experienced team of consultants who have worked together for many years. We have an enviable track record in Education and continue to broaden our base of new clients within this sector. We understand the complex issues of funding and work with the Church of England and Roman Catholic Diocese as well as state schools. We would be very happy to meet with you to discuss any aspect of a project you might have in mind.

Avenues
Our innovative and experienced design team are well placed to provide a professional and personal service to all of our clients. Over the years we have designed all types of educational facilities and buildings including laboratories, drama studios, music rooms, libraries, IT suites, sports halls and sixth form colleges.
You may want to read through our website to view some of our latest projects or follow us on Twitter. Our Twitter name is Avenues_Arch
We have just been appointed to carry out a project with St Joseph’s School in Christchurch and a feasibility for Muscliffe School in Bournemouth.
Services
As well as architectural services Avenues also has the capability to design and manage the development of sports pitches, tennis courts and artificial turf pitches. We have in-house landscape architects to complement our architectural design team. We will work within a 120 mile radius of our offices in Salisbury and would be very happy to meet with you to discuss your future plans and options.

Mortuary Photos

Side elevation of Mortuary

Front entrance - Bournemouth mortuary

Body handling entrance - Bournemouth mortuary

Finishing touches - Bournemouth mortuary

Update on Bournemouth Mortuary

With just over one month to go until completion, rapid progress is being made on the Bournemouth Mortuary. The front entrance screen is complete and installation of the glass is due next week. 2nd fix carpentry is now complete, along with internal and external doors. General decoration is in progress and the vinyl flooring and body stores installation final fix is due to commence next week. External works have already begun, with the forming of road and footpath to delivery/collection area in progress and all external services installed and complete.