Advert for an Architect

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Hook Parish Council invites expressions of interest from Registered and /or Chartered Architects, who have appropriate RIBA qualifications and live within 25 mile radius of the site RG27 9EQ , to act as Lead Consultant on an exciting new-build project in Hook, Hampshire . The Project The provision of a new multi-purpose pavilion with independent changing facilities for the playing fields on a site north east of Hook. Also, the provision of another new building that will be joined to the pavilion and required to accommodate workshops, material store and other facilities required by the Hook Shed. The combined buildings will have some shared facilities such as toilets and as an initial guide the floor area of the pavilion part is proposed to be approx. 450 m2 and the floor area of the Hook Shed part is proposed to be approx. 130 m2. The Council requires a contemporary design for the pavilion and associated facilities which satisfies the planning and technical guidelines set out by the RFA and Sports Council England. The combined buildings must be sympathetic to their setting and address both the sporting activities proposed for the adjoining playing fields and the activities associated with a general-purpose workshop that is operated by volunteers. The Role To take the concept information provided as part of an outline brief and work-up a final layout and detailed design for the combined buildings and associated infrastructure that is suitable for a full planning application to the Local Planning Authority (Hart DC). These designs will include layout plans and construction details for all building and infrastructure works over the whole of the defined site including vehicular and pedestrian access, car parking, amenity areas and servicing of the facilities. When developing the final layouts and the detailed designs the Architect will be required to work closely with both the Sports Working Group of the Parish Council in regard to the sports and recreational facilities associated with the pavilion and the Trustees of the Hook Shed in regard to their facilities which will provide for workshops and social activities. Following planning approval the Architect will be required to prepare the necessary contract documents, including all drawings, specification and supporting documents to enable the Parish Council to invite tenders for the construction of the whole of these combined facilities using an appropriate Form of Contract. Applications Submissions to be made in writing to The Parish Clerk, Hook Parish Council, Hook, Community Centre. Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN or by e-mail to clerk@hook.gov.uk. To include Inter-alia, your qualifications, examples of relevant experience and at least three references. To be submitted no later than noon on 13th August 2021.

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