Project

Elliots Hill – Cedar Court office fit-out

Description of works

Relocation of the EHGroup staff from multiple offices into a single Head quarter in Cedar Court, Milford Haven.

The Oochitecture team produced a number of concept options and through consultation/workshops with the staff developed a preferred layout for the office design and fit-out. The Stage 3 and 4 design was then completed for a ‘full plans’ building regulations application and for the fit-out contractor to construct from.

What they said

The Oochitecture team were excellent throughout the entire project.

Michael and his team went through a number of concept consultations with the staff team to establish the elements of a new office were important to them.

Once this was completed a number of 3D walk throughs were designed and presented to the team.

After choosing the central concept we went through a number of iterations with minor changes and at each point the Oochitecture team were on hand to advise on the changes and their implications.

As well as the major architectural design, Michael and the team were on hand to advise and plan everything from desk and chair arrangements, fire arrangements to colour schemes.

An excellent service throughout and I would highly recommend Oochitecture’s services.

Simon Clarke

Project

Hill Cottage redevelopment

Description of works

Remodelling and extension of the existing three-bedroom cottage within the Little Haven Conservation Area to provide five bedrooms.

Redevelopment of the existing garage plot into two double garages and one bedroom apartment.

What they said

I can confirm that I am enjoying working with Michael, on the above project. He had proposed, sensible modern solutions, in a sensitive area. Where changes have needed to be made, to appease the Planning and Conservation Officers, he has been happy to do so.

More importantly, he has listened to what my wife and I require, and translated our verbal specification, into a practical and buildable project. Hopefully we will obtain consent soon, and be able to move it forward.

David Revill BSc. MRICS

Project

Kings Arms redevelopment

Description of works

Redevelopment of the Grade II Listed public house/ guest house into three no. two and three-bedroom apartments. RIBA Stage 0-5.

What they said

We appointed Oochitecture under the direction of Michael for the redevelopment of the Kings Arms. The property was purchased by us as a commercial development project with the intention of creating 3 high quality apartments for future rental and/or sales.

The property is grade II listed, so we required a full planning application for the ‘change of use’ and listed building consent from Pembrokeshire County Council. From inception, Michael has worked closely with us to develop the design from our initial project brief and has refined the design in dialogue with us and the Conservation officer. From initial concept sketches to developing the detailed plans we have enjoyed being taken through the design process.

Michael has acted as lead Architect, Principal Designer and is now assisting us during the build as Contract administrator. Oochitecture have advised us throughout the project on any requirements and the next steps. Where necessary they have appointed consultants for services such as Structural engineering, Asbestos R&D survey and SAP/EPC’s etc.

To date we have enjoyed working with Oochitecture and would recommend their services to others undertaking residential projects.

Alison Anderson, Hakin Point Ltd.

Project

Quay Street redevelopment

Description of works

Redevelopment/Change of use from un-used retail space to a two bedroom residential apartment. RIBA Stage 0-4.

What they said

Michael Bool has been instructed on behalf of our client to provide technical drawing services and to undertake planning and Building Regulation applications for a further flat conversion from unused commercial space on an existing project. Mr Bool was instructed after a disappointing service received from another firm in Haverfordwest.

To date, Mr Bool has proven himself to be extremely efficient and reasonably priced. We do not hesitate in recommending his services and he will certainly be our first call when such services are next required.

Mike Woods (RK Lucas), Paul Howells