GILMARTINS APARTMENTS
This appointment involves a conversion of an existing three storey office block into a six storey residential apartment block. The conversion will create eighteen apartments with a mix of one and two beds. All apartments enjoy a private outdoor space in the form of a balcony or ground terrace.
AVON LODGE
This contemporary home includes 5 bedrooms, a guest room, study and a generous open plan kitchen/dining and living space. There is also a 4 car garage integrated into the side of the house with dedicated charging points and cycle storage. The design has been undertaken under the strict criteria contained within ‘Paragraph 79’ (formally Paragraph […]
THE BELL APARTMENTS – STOURBRIDGE
MDG were appointed by Claremont Property Group to undertake a feasibility study on the conversion of the existing Nightclub and Bar into apartments. MDG located the site and introduced the client, Claremont Property Group, whom subsequently purchased the property following a brief feasibility period which also included options for a full retail environment on the […]
THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY – AQUA HOUSE
MDG were approached by Mott MacDonald to initially undertake a feasibility study to relocate the head office of The Environment Agency, currently in Solihull, to Aqua House in Birmingham. Critical to the design was to create an inviting and vibrant work space that not only provided an exceptional workplace but also encouraged interaction between teams […]
HMP RYE HILL – RUGBY
This project involved the close liaison with the contractor and the end user (G4S) to design an Accomodation and Education facility suitable for the needs and requirements of the regime. Following an intense stakeholder engagement period the design was progressed and planning was granted following an extended period to accomodate in depth local planning consultation. […]
HMP SWALESIDE – ISLE OF SHEPPEY
These works were carried out under a Lot 1 Consultant Framework with the MoJ. The role undertaken was initially as a designer which latterly switched to the clients Technical Assessor on appointment of the nominated Contractor Kier. The works involved the replacement of over 65% of the roof coverings on-site following deterioration of the previous […]
HMP WHATTON – NOTTINGHAM
Following completion in 2009, the temporary custodial facility (now referred to as Alpha Unit) has suffered inherent issues which have been reported to the MoJ by the prison. The defects vary in complexity and level of disruption they cause. MDG were appointed to assess each issue and report these to the MoJ in order to […]
HMYOI COOKHAM WOOD – KENT
The project was to investigate a solution to provide additional capacity to the existing prison. The project followed on from a number of security upgrade works associated with a re-role of the prison in 2006 from a female Establishment to a Youth Offenders Institute. During the planning stages the team were informed that the project […]
MDG TAKE DELIVERY OF MAKERBOT, OUR NEW 3D PRINTER
Introducing Makerbot. Our new Baby! Moving forward into 3D printing is something we have wanted to do for a while to complement MDG’s virtual reality and visualisation capability. We hope that our ability to model, visualise and now produce an exact scaled replica will benifit our clients as much as MDG. With a build volume […]
JACKSONS ISLE OF MAN
A multi-million pound multi-franchise facility built on a 6.8 acre site just outside the capital Douglas. The project took over 2 years to complete as it involved the construction of two brand new showrooms and an after-sales centre. In addition to the brands that Jacksons already offer, new premium and economy brands have been introduced […]