Projects

Planning Granted For Essential School Works

Not every project is glamorous, but that does not mean it is not important. We have recently received planning permission for a new school car park for the Affinity Learning Partnership. On paper, that might not sound especially newsworthy. But for a busy school, it can make a huge difference. Car parking is often overlooked when…

A New Hotel For The Cotwolds

Thinking Buildings have been working with Edgars planning consultants, amongst others, to produce a scheme for a new hotel for Wavendon Land. The scheme is in a sensitive landscape location and has recently been submitted to planning. The site is located to the south of the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh on the edge of the…

New Modular School Building

A new modular school building has moved successfully from early design through to planning consent and procurement, showing how a clear and collaborative approach can really smooth the process. From the outset, the focus was on a simple, well resolved design that responds to its surroundings while meeting the day to day needs of a…

Managing The Cost Of Your Project

For many people starting a building project, the planning stage is when the idea begins to feel real. The drawings start to resemble a building rather than a concept, the layout makes sense, and it becomes easier to imagine how the finished space will be used. At this point, if it hasn’t already, one question…

Creative Building Upgrade

It is always rewarding to see a project that has been in the making for a number of years come together on site. This one began back in 2019, which is not unusual, particularly for projects in sensitive settings where care and time are essential. The latest image shows just how close we are to…

Improvements at Granville Academy for Affinity Learning Partnership

Thinking Buildings continues to enjoy a strong working relationship with the Affinity Learning Partnership, formerly The de Ferrers Trust, supporting them with improvements across their schools. At Granville Academy in Woodville, Swadlincote, we are pleased to confirm that the playground, toilets and office projects have now reached the end of their defects period. Working alongside…

New Roofs and New Relationships At Millgate School, Leicester

Earlier this year, Thinking Buildings were appointed to support Millgate School with a series of improvement projects. The most significant of these is a re-roofing scheme, prompted by the existing roof falling into disrepair. The works will see a full replacement with a new clay tile roof, designed with traditional detailing to respect the building’s…

Thinking Buildings Shortlisted for Award!

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for ‘Best Architect or Designer for an Extension Project.’ Our Associate, Bethan, was the lead designer on our Stowbridge House project set within the Cotswold National Landscape. Our client wished for an extension to the existing property that provided an open, contemporary, living space to…

Education Refurbishment Project Handed Over

As we’ve mentioned previously, August was a busy month for us. The school holidays are in full swing, so it’s the perfect window to carry out essential refurbishment works. One of the projects we have overseen, ready for the pupil’s return, was an infant school refurbishment in Burton on Trent. This included a full roof…

John Port Science Block Nears Completion

We had a great site visit last week to see the progress on the John Port Spencer Academy in Etwall, Derbyshire. We have been working with the school for several years on various projects to deliver new and exciting facilities for the school, including a new Post 16 education facility which officially opened last year.…