29 April 2020

MWA is continuing to develop concept design for the refurbishment and fit out of this existing 5 storey office building in Mayfair.

The proposals include upgrades to the entry doors and shop window, which will be submitted for planning permission shortly. Designs for the reception and communal areas are being developed, utilising a refined suite of luxurious materials including surfaces of marble and terrazzo, leather wall panelling, timber, and pale bronze detailing.

Size: 22,050 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: First Thoughts
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects
Local Authority: Westminster City Council

29 April 2020

MWA’s proposals to substantially extend, remodel and refurbish this large house in Primrose Hill have been consented by London Borough of Camden. The application had a recommendation for approval by the case officer and formal consent was granted during one of LBC’s first ‘virtual’ members briefing meetings earlier this month. Members briefings and indeed committees have now moved to a virtual platform in many London boroughs, ensuring planning and the construction industry are able to keep moving during these difficult times.

MWA’s planning consent substantially extends this unique building which at present consists of 3 residential flats. Proposals include the excavation of a new basement and double storey side extension.

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Size: 9,133 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Heritage Consultant: Architectural History Practice
Daylight & Sunlight Consultant: Malcolm Hollis
M&E Engineer: Cundall
Structural Engineer: Form SD
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects
Local Authority: London Borough of Camden

28 April 2020

Size: 5,683 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Structural Engineer: Pringuer-James Consulting Engineers
M&E Engineer: Cundall
Quantity Surveyor: The Millbridge Group
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects
Local Authority: Westminster City Council

27 April 2020

MWA's office project in King's Cross continues on site during the lockdown with social distancing rules and measures in place to ensure we abide by industry health and safety guidelines. The contracting team has been progressing with the ground works and excavation of approximately 2,200sqft basement along with implementation works for upcoming phases of construction.

Size: 9,400 SQ.FT
Client: Sturgeon Capital
Status: Construction
Daylight & Sunlight: Malcolm Hollis
Structural Engineer: Parmarbrook
Services Engineer: Cundall
Planning Consultant: Bidwells
Building Control: Assent BC
Local Authority: London Borough of Camden

27 April 2020

MWA have prepared revised pre-planning proposals for the renovation and extension of this single family dwelling in Maida Vale. Being Grade II listed, proposals for a new lightweight rear extension have been carefully considered to enhance the existing building. Proposals include a full-refurbishment of the property including a mews house to the rear of the garden; a lightweight rear extension; a 2-storey side extension; lowering the front driveway; and lowering the lower ground floor to improve floor-to-ceiling heights.

Size: 6,891 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects
Local Authority: Westminster City Council

22 April 2020

MWA have submitted planning for this 70 unit housing scheme in Hounslow. The proposal responses sensitively to the surrounding site and delivers a mixture of private and affordable housing. The scheme delivers high quality architecture and increased green amenity space. Drawing inspiration from the history of the area, with the colour palette of the building inspired by the Mulberry orchards that once occupied the site.

Size: 68,000 SQ. FT
Client: View Ranks Estate Limited
Status: Planning
Planning Consultant: Barton Willmore
Transport Consultant: Peter Caneparo
Daylight and Sunlight Consultant: SRE
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

22 April 2020

MWA has been preparing a First Thoughts document for this site located at Hanover Terrace, within the Regent's Park Conservation Area in the City of Westminster. The building was designed by John Nash in the early 1820s and the primary architectural interest of the building is derived from its external form and appearance as an element of a grand classically detailed set piece terrace.

Proposals look to refurbish the property and include a rear extension to the main house, and a new basement level in the mews to accommodate a swimming pool and additional car parking.

Size: 7,190 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: First Thoughts
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

21 April 2020

A pre-planning application has been submitted by MWA for this rare infill site on Clarkson Row in Camden. The design is driven by an in depth analysis of the site and surrounding context. The proposal for the site is a new-build 4 storey building which comprises 7 flats, including a 3 bedroom family unit.

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Size: 6,000 SQ. FT
Client: Private
Status: Pre-Planning
Planning Consultant: Savills
Daylight and Sunlight Consultant: Malcolm Hollis
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

20 April 2020

The site is located within the City of Westminster, falling within the St. John’s Wood Conservation Area. MWA’s proposals seek to deconvert two flats back into a single family home and complete extensive restorative works to the existing Grade II properties. The heritage asset has severely deteriorated over the past 3 decades and numerous items of the proposed works seek to ensure the restoration & longevity of the property.

Size: 4,415 SQ. FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Structural Engineer: Pringuer James Consulting Engineers
M&E Consultant: Cundall
Arboriculture: John Cromar Arboriculture Company
Heritage Consultant: Bidwells
Acoustics Consultant: KP Acoustic Engineers
Quantity Surveyor: The Millbridge Group
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architect
Local Authority: Westminster City Council

17 April 2020

MWA have submitted a planning application to Westminster City Council for extensions at ground, first and second floor levels. The proposals allow for a full refurbishment of the existing property whilst also increasing the floor area through a series of extensions in line with a previously consented planning application. MWA have sought to rationalise the proposed extensions to sympathetically enhance the existing building. External landscaping works will ground the proposal to its context and unify the extensions.

Size: 5,988 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Structural Engineer: Form SD
M&E Engineer: David Stillman Associates
Quantity Surveyor: Brendan Hennessy Associates
Arboriculturalist: John Cromar Arboricultural Company
Landscape Designer: James Holderness
Approved Inspector: Salus
Local Authority: Westminster City Council
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

13 April 2020

Work to construct Levels 5 and 6 of this specialist day surgery and outpatient diagnostics centre in Marylebone, London has commenced on site.

Level 6 incorporates a Women’s Healthcare Centre, including a procedures suite and imaging centre. A palette of warm timber panelling and soft furnishings will deliver a bright and comfortable welcome lobby which extends on to an external terrace with integrated planting.

Level 5 will include an ENT suite (Ears, nose and throat) with associated paediatric waiting and support facilities.

Work continues during COVID-19 lockdown, with strict social distancing rules being adhered to on site, and all meetings, site visits and sample sign offs being carried out using video conferencing facilities.

Size: 21,458 SQ.FT
Client: Welbeck Health Partners
Status: On Site
M&E Engineer: Ramboll UK Ltd.
Structural Engineer: Packman Lucas
Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
Contractor: Paragon
Interior Design & Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

06 April 2020

MWA is preparing proposals for the refurbishment and fit out of an existing 5 storey office building in Mayfair.

The proposals include the reconfiguration of the entrance lobby to incorporate a feature stair and bespoke reception desk. The existing entry doors and shop window will be replace with slimline frames and elegant detailing in keeping with other entrances and facades on the street. Increased cycle storage facilities will be provided in the basement, with comfortable shower and change facilities for future tenants. The proposals also include a CAT B fit out for two of the office floorplates. Work is anticipated to commence on site in Autumn 2020.

Size: 12,500 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: First Thoughts
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

25 March 2020

The Planning Inspectorate has overturned LB Camden's decision to refuse the scheme, thus granting consent for 9 new residential flats north of Primrose Hill.

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Size: 18,060 SQ.FT
Client: Kaleminster Ltd
Status: Planning
Planning Consultant: Montagu Evans
Heritage Consultant: Architectural History Practice
Daylight Consultant: Malcolm Hollis
M&E Consultant: Cundall
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects
Transport Consultant: Mayer Brown
Acoustic Consultant: Emtec
Sustainability Consultant: Eight Associates
Landscape Architect: Exterior Architecture

13 March 2020

MWA has been preparing a First Thoughts document for this site located within the Ladbroke Grove Conservation Area in Notting Hill. The building was designed by Austin Blomfield in the early 1930s, followed by an extension and renovation in 2005. With it's unique penthouse position the site offers panoramic views of Notting Hill, with glimpses of landmark buildings such as St John's Church.

Size: 3,755 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: First Thoughts

13 March 2020

MWA have recently submitted a pre-planning application for this site in Willesden Green. Proposals include demolition of the existing two-storey warehouse and a new build three-storey property which includes 6 new 3-bedroom family units.

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Size: 6,870 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Pre-Planning

12 March 2020

MWA continues to develop proposals for this 70 unit housing scheme based in Hounslow. The site sits on a large plot of land occupying a vast street frontage (55 metres). The existing building has a relatively large footprint but is low rise. MWA's general strategy is to reduce the overall built footprint and increase the building height, allowing for increased green amenity space and to improve the building's relationship with key, adjoining sites.

Size: 71,000 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Planning
Planning Consultant: Nexus Planning
Transport Consultant: Peter Caneparo Associates
Daylight & Sunlight Consultant: Malcolm Hollis

10 March 2020

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Size: 8,856 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: On Site
Cost Consultant: The Millbridge Group Plc
Structural Engineer: Sinclair Johnston & Partners
Services Engineer: Cundall
Environmental Consultant: Ashby Energy Assessors Ltd
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects

04 March 2020

MWA has recently completed Phase 1 of One Welbeck, a specialist facility for minimally-invasive day surgery and outpatient diagnostics in central London.

Developed in collaboration with David Morley Architects, the first phase of this development delivers centres for digestive health, cardiology, imaging, diagnostics and orthopaedics.

Once fully complete, One Welbeck will occupy all seven floors (plus basement) of a converted office building in Marylebone. Designed to be calm, personable and welcoming, a palette of materials including timber panelling, perforate metallic privacy screens and soft furnishings create a sense of warmth and comfort not often associated with healthcare environments.

Size: 63,700 sq ft
Client: Welbeck Health Partners
M&E Engineer: Ramboll UK Ltd.
Structural Engineer: Packman Lucas
Quantity Surveyor: Exigere
Contractor: Paragon
Interior Designer: Marek Wojciechowski Architects Ltd.

02 March 2020

Size: 7,341 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: On Site
Structural Engineer: Sean Pringuer James Consulting
Mechanical & Electrical: Cundall
Quantity Surveyor: Metric Construction Cost Management Ltd.
Ground Investigations: Ground & Water
Arboriculturalist: John Cromar’s Arboricultural Company Limited
Acoustics: Emtec Products Ltd.
Pool Designer: Jetform Swimming Pool Company
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects Ltd.

24 February 2020

MWA have been appointed to redevelop this family home in St John’s Wood, adjacent to Lord’s Cricket Ground. Proposals include extensions at ground, first and second floor levels, with a full extensive refurbishment to the property.

Size: 5,941 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: First Thoughts

19 February 2020

The site is located within the City of Westminster, falling within the St John's Wood Conservation Area. MWA's proposals seek to deconvert two flats back into a single family home, and complete extensive restorative works to the existing Grade II properties. The heritage asset has severely deteriorated over the past 3 decades and numerous items of the proposed works seek to ensure the restoration & longevity of the property.

Size: 4,415 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Pre-planning
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects Ltd.

19 February 2020

Bell Yard Apartments have been shortlisted for the inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards 2020 in the Residential Category.

Bell Yard Apartments is a 10,600 sqft office-to-residential conversion adjacent to the Royal Courts of Justice, London. The existing building was low in architectural merit and presented an exciting opportunity to be reimagined as something of much higher quality and contribute more positively to the local conservation area. With shared aspirations towards adaptive reuse, the project team achieved this with minimal structural intervention; whilst managing to increase the GIA by 25% and dramatically improving its appearance.

Read more about the project here

Size: 10,310 SQ.FT
Client: GFZ Developments
Status: Complete
Planning Consultant: Montagu Evans
Heritage Consultant: Architectural History Practice
Daylight & Sunlight Consultant: Malcolm Hollis
M&E Engineer: Cundall
Structural Engineer: Form SD
Contractor: Cape Construction
Sustainability: Cundall

29 January 2020

MWA collaborated with BBC Radio 3 in the production of a retrospective on the history of the Diorama. MWA provided a guided backstage tour of the now empty historic Grade I listed Diorama building on Regent's Park. Our scheme will be progressing to construction in autumn 2020.

Listen to the podcast here

29 January 2020

MWA have been appointed to undertake the interior design of a recently converted heritage property in Assington, Suffolk. The property which has been featured on The Modern House, winning the Sunday Times Home Award for Renovation of the Year was completed by David Nossitor Architects in 2016.

Photography: Steve Lancefield & The Modern House

28 January 2020

Works have commenced on site at this single family dwelling in Hampstead, within the London Borough of Camden. The existing property is an unlisted building of merit located within the Redington Frognal Conservation Area. Proposals include the demolition and erection of a new rear extension, as well as full internal refurbishment works.

Size: 4,859 SQ.FT
Client: Private
Status: Construction
Structural Engineer: Pringuer James Consulting Engineering
M&E: Cundall
Quantity Surveyor: The Millbridge Group
Arboriculturalist: John Cromar's Arboricultural Company Ltd.
Rendering: Marek Wojciechowski Architects Ltd.
Local Authority: London Borough of Camden