Having seen a post earlier today by @historicengland where they celebrated The Concrete House by Connell, Ward and Lucas we thought it worth sharing some photographs of The Firs on Brighton Road, Redhill which underwent renovation in 2020. In Surrey (The Buildings of England), Pevsner wrote the following description of the addition to The Firs. “In 1936 Basil Ward of Connell, Ward and Lucas added an uncompromising modern wing approximately the size of the older house; a very early and very brave case of not ‘keeping in keeping’ and one which was ahead of most continental practice at the time. We feel it is worth celebrating such an innovative design and raise a glass to being not ‘keeping in keeping’. #connellwardlucas #thefirs #historicengland #modernarchitecture
Congratulations to our Managing Director, Brian Woods, who has been recognised by @fsb_uk for going ‘above and beyond’ in support of the FSB and its members. Brian is the South East Regional National Councillor and was surprised and very proud to be recognised at the 2021 Volunteer Champion Recognition Awards #ProudToBeFSB
Very pleased to be celebrating 10 years of our Architectural team. Specialising in both planning and architecture in 2011 was a significant turning point for our Practice. Having both specialisms under one roof enables a joined up approach to unlocking the potential of our clients land and property. Our Planners, Architects and Preferred Partners continue to work on a variety of projects across a number of sectors. Here is a selection of projects we have designed over the last decade. We look forward to sharing many more successful projects with you in the future. Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the Practice. #unlockingpotential #reigate #croydon #surrey #ribasoutheast #preferredpartners #planning #architecture
Pleased to see progress being made on our apartment scheme in Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood on behalf of Whiteoak Developments. #unlockingpotential
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Very pleased to see planning permission granted for a replacement warehouse with office mezzanine for @wessexgaragedoors at Reigate & Banstead Planning Committee last night. #unlockingpotential
We are so pleased to see the doors are now finally open at Lymden Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy Clinic in South Reigate. The entire WS Team has been involved in this project which took us on a journey to extend and retrofit a former public house to create a state of the art Hydroptherapy Pool and Physiotherapy Clinic. They are already making a massive difference to the local community. Credit is also due to the main contractor GWC (Graham Wright Contractors) and also Aquasure who installed the pool and filtration/heating system. www.lhap.co.uk #unlockingpotential #retrofit #lymden #hydrotherapy #physiotherapy #reigate #surrey @ribasoutheast @architectsjournal
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at WS Planning & Architecture. Thank you to all of our amazing clients, Preferred Partners and consultants for their inspiration. Looking forward to a happy and healthy 2021. #unlockingpotential
After a challenging year we’re delighted to share the latest images from this stunning new home in East Sussex. Thank you to our Preferred Partners David Archer Associates, Patrick Parsons and @rpetrow5154 for their work on this exciting project and to @solentskyservices for their stunning imagery and drone photography. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the whole team at WS Planning & Architecture. #unlockingpotential
Congratulations to Max Rayner for winning Apprentice of the Year at @gatwickdiamondbusiness Awards 2020 #unlockingpotential #gdbawards2020 @architecturelsbu @reigatecollege @the_beacon_school
Always looking for inspiration. A mention too for our iconic Croydon HQ in The Alternative Guide to the London Boroughs from @openhouselondon A thought provoking read that will have us exploring architectural gems in the most ordinary of places.
Look out for Nikesha Walters- Morrison performing in this year's virtual Notting Hill Carnival with Mohogany Black is Beautiful themed costumes next weekend (29th-31st) - Sunday for the children's costumes and Monday for the adults costumes - here's a sneak preview of her amazing costume!
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From the archive. On this day in August 1999 we appeared in the Surrey Mirror for a piece on the Total solar eclipse which happened on 11 August 1999. We even splashed out on a Champagne picnic in Priory Park to mark the occasion. The next total solar eclipse is due on 23 September 2090.
It’s great to see Croydon back in business.
Great to be back at The Towner Gallery in Eastbourne to see the excellent Alan Davie and David Hockney Exhibition. Dance Diagonal by Lothar Gotz still shines on the Towner facade.
It’s great to see our Reigate neighbours @everyman.reigate are back in business and showing a collection of classic movies. We’ve missed you too!
Exciting to see our latest project in Kingswood, Surrey. This replacement dwelling lies within the Kingswood Warren & The Glade Residential Area of Special Character. #unlockingpotential #planningandarchitecture #planning #townplanning #architecture #design #urbandesign #detail #kingswood #croydon #reigate #redhill #surrey #southeast #london #placemaking #innovation #creative #inspiration #vision #forwardthinking #WSRelationships #WSProfessionalism #WSCommunity
Perfect day out @thesculpturepark yesterday. Whatever the weather it’s a great day out and always plenty to see and do.
Our Planning & Architectural teams and Preferred Partners have combined to deliver another permission at local level for 13 flats opposite South Croydon Station. #unlockingpotential #planningandarchitecture #planning #townplanning #architecture #design #urbandesign #detail #croydon #southcroydon #reigate #redhill #surrey #southeast #london #placemaking #innovation #creative #inspiration #vision #forwardthinking #WSRelationships #WSProfessionalism #WSCommunity
Permission granted at local level today for the erection of 1 x 2 bed flat and 1 x 1 bed flat on a compact backland site in Thornton Heath. #unlockingpotential #planningandarchitecture #planning #townplanning #architecture #design #urbandesign #detail #croydon #thorntonheath #reigate #redhill #surrey #southeast #london #placemaking #innovation #creative #inspiration #vision #forwardthinking #WSRelationships #WSProfessionalism #WSCommunity