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Practice Profile

David J Stewart Associates Chartered Architects


DJSA – Practice Profile 1

Contents

Practice Profile

Our Services

Knowledge

Structure

Environmental Policy

ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certificate

Constructionline Certificate

Curriculum Vitae of key members of the practice

Case Studies

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Practice Profile

David J. Stewart Associates is an RIBA Chartered Practice and was established in

October 1984 in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK. David Stewart was given the opportunity to acquire the English office of McAlister Armstrong and Partners in 1984 having joined them in 1979. Under the direction of David Stewart, the Practice grew steadily and occupied period premises at Hightown Road, until 2004. In 2004 the Practice moved into new bespoke office space on the Hightown Road site, which was been developed to ensure potential for further controlled growth. In 2015 the Practice moved away from Hightown Road into serviced offices in Bloxham. The development of our Commercial Client base has included commissions from a number of Nationally based Companies with development requirements throughout the U.K. The Practice has adopted a policy of immediate response to accommodate these Client requirements and has continued to invest for growth. During the early 1990's as recession began to affect the Construction Industry, the Practice was fortunate to retain a healthy project portfolio with its existing Motor Trade Clients. As the quantity of commercial projects began to diminish our expertise in Automotive projects enabled us to progress whilst others were regressing. This continued work allowed us to retain our full compliment of experienced staff and to build upon our specialisation at a time when there was a real requirement for Architectural Practices to be able to demonstrate specialist skills in a particular field. During 1992 and 1993, we demonstrated our commitment to Quality by being one of the first architectural practices in the UK to register and develop procedures under BS5750 (now ISO 9001:2008). This work was rewarded with third party accreditation by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Ltd. in July 1993 and recently upgraded to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. Our Quality Policy reflects our commitment to Client satisfaction. DJSA are also members of Constructionline relating to their desired technical,

managerial and financial standards and have been awarded their Qualification Certificate under the disciplines of Architecture and Project Management. The Practice builds upon its awareness of current and rapidly changing legislation. Our commitment to I.T. ensures that we keep pace with technical advances and legislative changes.

DJSA comprises of fully qualified Architects, senior Architectural Assistants, and junior Architectural Assistants with administrative support. We also work with experienced Consultant Architects who help support our workload when required. This allows DJSA as

a practice to be flexible, responsive and maintain quality. In maintaining our ISO 9001 Quality Management procedures and the requirements of a Chartered Practice we promote continuing professional development throughout all levels within the practice.

Artists Impression of Honda Edinburgh



Our Services

DJSA is committed to exceeding the standards required of an RIBA ‘Chartered Practice'. With our service to clients we strive to achieve and promote the benefits the practice through:

Long term Partnerships.

Integration of the design team.

Sustainable Development and Life Cycle Costing.

Adding value to a project at every stage and implementation of Quality Management.

Being responsive and understanding our clients. Architecture & Design

Full Architectural services covering all aspects of the RIBA outline plan of work from initial commission through to project completion.

Feasibility and concept design

Design and planning

Detail design and tender

Site supervision and contract administration

Specific design and construction information services covering the following procurements routes:

Design & Build

Construction Management

Management Contracting

Partnering Arrangements

Brand Design and implementation.

Space Planning, Interior Design and Fit Out works.

Master Planning and Strategic Development.

Project Management

Project Planning

Brief Development

Design Management

Procurement and Tender

Value Engineering

Site Supervision and Contract Administration

Post Completion Review



Knowledge

DJSA have a broad knowledge base, encompassing a variety of market sectors. We continue to develop our business in the Commercial, Community, Education, Healthcare, Residential and Automotive sectors. This work covers all areas of the UK from Private clients, Local Authorities, and Service Providers to National and International companies. Effectively serving our clients, we have a focus in the Motor Industry and Residential market sectors. This enables steady growth along with other market sectors providing continuity and diversity of our workload. Motor Industry

DJSA has been providing a full architectural and specialist design services to the motor industry for 25 years. We have built up and continue to expand our reputation as specialists in Motor Dealership Design. We work closely with both manufacturers and key industry retailers. Our commissions involve support and development for Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda, Renault and Peugeot Citroen. Collectively within the practice our experience covers most major Brands and Retail Groups. We deliver a high level of expertise to this market sector. Our principal areas of work cover the following:

Dealership Developments

Brand Design and Support

Strategic Property Review & Feasibility

Space Planning

Residential

Our residential work covers a wide range of developments and the practice calls upon this experience to achieve high standards in areas of Design quality, Lifetime provision and economic viability to Social, Private development and Consumer clients. Our work involves the following aspects:

Viability and Housing Mix

Mixed use developments

Urban Renewal

Housing Quality Indicators

Lifetime homes Standards

Code for Sustainable Homes

Listed & Building Conservation Area Consents

Extension and Renovation

New Build Development



Structure

Key Members of the Practice.

David Stewart as the Principal takes primary responsibility for the practice and its

activities. To this end David takes an active role in each commission. The

management and progress of our services is monitored against the ISO 9001 Quality

Management system. Key stages are reviewed and necessary adjustments made to

ensure Quality through design and information is achieved. Our structure allows

flexibility to deliver on projects whilst ensuring that full support is provided to staff

engaging in their professional development.

David J Stewart BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA - Principal

The practice profile is David's résumé. In forming the practice in 1984 from McAlister Armstrong and Partners, David has continued to deliver projects throughout a variety of market sectors over 25 years. David is looking to the future in developing a strong practice, delivering quality through all aspects of each commission and through the development of individuals. Terry West BSc Dip Arch - Consultant Architect

There is a long standing association between Terry West and DJSA. Terry has worked as a consultant to David Stewart for several years and his association includes managing the Middlesbrough office in the late 1980's and through the early 1990's. Terry provides not only his vast experience in project delivery and detail design knowledge but also the flexibility to be responsive to workload demands. Tom Elliott BA (Hons) Dip Arch - Consultant Architect

Tom has qualifications in both Architecture and Town Planning and has been with the practice since 2005 and has now completed his professional practice qualifications. Project experience has covered projects in the Residential, Mixed Use Development and Motor Dealership sectors. Tom takes a project lead role in the practice, delivering projects from feasibility stage through to completion on site.

Architects / Consultant Architects

David J Stewart Principal

Primary responsibility for the Practice and all its activities Responsible for Contract Review of all commissions

Quality Management Representative

Administration

Associates

Architectural Assistants



Environmental Policy Statement

As Architects David J Stewart Associates acknowledges the need to limit the effects

of its business activities on the Environment and to actively pursue a policy of reduction in energy usage and emissions of Greenhouse Gases that contribute to Global Warming. We aim to implement all reasonably practicable measures to prevent pollution to the environment and comply with all current environmental regulations, legislation and other requirements.

Ensure that we meet or exceed all relevant and current environmental legislation and other requirements regarding our business operations.

Strive to ensure that all our wastes are handled, stored and disposed of as required not only by current legislation but as examples of best practice. Work to reduce the amount of waste produced in terms of both office and other waste. Investigate all opportunities for increasing recycling initiatives

Investigate measures which would reduce the consumption of raw materials

Strive to minimise the risk of pollutant disposal to water, land and air

Provide appropriate training to our employees to enable them to implement this environmental policy. Communicate this policy to contractors as well as our own employees.

Minimise the environmental impact of our business operations as guided by the international standard for environmental management systems BS EN ISO14001:2004

Exercise control as far as possible, over the environmental impacts arising as a result of work being undertaken on our behalf by our subcontractors, suppliers and maintenance contractors

Undertake a review of this policy in light of any new knowledge, changing legislation, environmental impacts or public concerns.

Strive to achieve continual improvement with regard to environmental management.



Environmental Policy – Implementation

David J Stewart Associates recognise that the products of our designs will have a

greater environmental impact than our own operations therefore we are further committed to exercising our professional skills in such a way as to minimise environmental impact in so far as this is possible within the instructions received from our clients. Implementing our environmental policy on projects, and establishing design principles with efficient energy systems and responsible selection of materials, can lead to environmentally responsible developments. We have successfully implemented sustainability measures in many of our social housing schemes with many projects achieving level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes. We are currently working on projects that are designed to meet levels 4 and 5 under the Code. Some of the design measures used on our housing projects include:

Solar hot water collection for domestic hot water systems.

Photovoltaic panels for the on site generation of electricity.

Responsible selection of materials, chosen for their green credentials using the BRE Green Guide.

Building with excellent thermal performance and high levels of air tightness reducing the amount of energy required for heating.

Providing cycle storage and separate bin storage for recycling household waste.

Energy efficient lighting and water saving features such as low flush toilets and water recycling.

We have also successfully applied sustainability criteria to motor dealership projects which have resulted in energy savings of 10% and above. Key design measures that can be used are:

Summertime temperature control can be primarily provided by high and low level ventilation, however wet underfloor systems can have the facility to provide chilled water to showroom areas via heat pump systems. Providing cool water to underfloor pipework can limit peak summer temperatures and prevent excessive space temperatures and the need for air conditioning.

Exposed concrete slabs at ground level to increase buildings thermal mass thus allowing beneficial use of solar gains to moderate temperature change, and thus reducing peak heating and cooling demands

Provision of shading on the external façade providing reduced solar gain and peak internal temperatures

Natural ventilation of showroom to reduce cooling energy use, including night time ventilation to maximise the benefit from lower night time temperatures to cool the exposed thermal mass.

Improved lighting control and lamp efficiency



ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certificate



Constructionline Registration



Curriculum Vitae – Terry West - Consultant Architect

PRACTICE

Consultant Architect 2002 – Present Shuttleworth Picknett & Associates 1998 – 2002 DEWJOC 1997 – 1998 West Associates 1993 – 1997 David J Stewart Associates 1989 – 1993 North Yorkshire County Council 1987 – 1989 Armstrong Douglas Ferguson Partnership 1975 - 1987 EDUCATION

ARB registered Architect Diploma in Architecture Bachelor of Science EXPERIENCE

Consultant Architect Master planning, facility design and technical assistance for airport terminals in South Africa, Republic of Mali, Panama and across Cape Verde. Along side other commission for practices including David J Stewart Associates. Working on a range of projects from Leisure, Motor Retail and Residential schemes. Shuttleworth Picknett & Associates Senior Project Architect working on commercial projects in the Industrial, Leisure and Retail Sectors.

DEWJOC Feasibility work for Housing Associations and detail design work for a Pharmaceuticals facility. West Associates - Principal Working in the areas of Residential including housing associations, Retail and Industrial. David J Stewart Associates - Associate Associate managing the Middlesbrough office of the practice. The work consisted of predominately motor dealership developments over a number of years. Projects were also completed in the areas of Residential Care and Leisure. North Yorkshire County Council Senior project architect for school redevelopments and Residential care. Responsible for the National Building Specifications department and coordinating training. Armstrong Douglas Ferguson Partnership - Associate 12 years of experience in delivering projects on a wide range of sectors including Retail, Residential and Sheltered Accommodation.



Curriculum Vitae – Tom Elliott - Consultant Architect

PRACTICE

Consultant Architect February 2015 – Present David J Stewart Associates, Banbury June 2008 – February 2015 David J Stewart Associates, Banbury September 2005 – August 2006 EDUCATION

Oxford Brookes University December 2009 Professional Practice (RIBA Part 3) Oxford Brookes University September 2006 – July 2008 Post Graduate Diploma (RIBA Part 2)

Specialism: International Architecture

Regeneration and Development The University of the West of England, September 2001 – July 2005 BA (Hons) Architecture and Town Planning (2.1) (RIBA Part 1 & RTPI Part 1) North Oxfordshire College September 2000 – July 2001 Foundation in Art and Design EXPERIENCE

David J Stewart Associates - Architect Tom has been with the practice since 2005 from his Part 1 placement through his diploma and has now completed the final stages of his professional practice RIBA part 3 examinations and is now a fully qualified architect.

Project experience has covered mainly Residential Development and Motor Dealerships. Tom takes a project lead role in the practice, delivering projects from feasibility stage through to completion on site.

He has recently completed a mixed use development of retail, social and private housing. Other areas of project experience covers Listed and conservation consents along with a new build eco-home. His knowledge of detail design expands form traditional construction to timber frame projects and more commercial areas of design through his motor experience. Sustainability issues are part of his current workload in both implementation and understanding of life cycle costing.



Bryan House, Bicester

This development provides affordable, flexible housing for rent to local families. This

exemplar scheme, part of the Eco Bicester initiative, delivers homes to Code For

Sustainable Homes Levels 4 and 5.

The development involved the demolition of the existing accommodation, which fell

short of current accommodation standards. The accommodation covers 23 units

across the site of 1 & 2 Bed Apartments with some allowing for split occupancy and

2, 3 & 4 Bed Houses.

Completed in October 2012, the project is now being monitored by Sanctuary Green

Technologies with Oxford Brookes University through the Technology Strategy

Board’s (TSB) Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) Programme.



Orchard Way, Banbury

The Orchard Way project will involve the redevelopment of a dilapidated site

containing 8 shops, 4 maisonettes and 9 one bedroom flats. This Brownfield

development will provide 33 new one and two bedroom flats and 4 retail units.

This scheme is designed to respond to its context, maximising the visibility of the

retail units whilst responding to the challenge of a sloped topography and corner plot.

Key to the scheme is the clear definition between public and private space with all

residential units level three for code for sustainable homes.



Bramley Close, Kidlington

The site is on the Eastern edge of Kidlington in the Oxford Greenbelt and as such was subject to planning restrictions. DJSA were involved in extensive consultation with the local authority in establishing the need and suitability of the site. The layout has been designed to respect the rural character of the area whilst still providing modern community based facilities like the large Public Open Space. The location and orientation of units has been considered and to maximise the views available both internal and external to the site. The dwellings achieve Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and full Lifetime Homes.



Langford Court, Bicester

This new build development for three houses replaces an unused corner of the local area that previously contained disused garages, the three bedroom houses in Bicester provide social housing to rent for local families. Operated by Charter Community Homes, part of the Sanctuary Housing Association. These dwellings achieve Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes built to standards 25% better than current Building Regulations. The project makes use of modern methods of construction, the use solar thermal panels for heating water, along with of energy and water saving features.



Bloxham Road, Banbury

This project created two separate extensions to an existing three bedroom house. The side extension built with carefully selected brick to match the existing dwelling included the development of new bedrooms and bathrooms at first floor level, along with a new study and bigger kitchen and garage space on the ground floor. In addition, the clients wanted to replace a poorly constructed existing extension with a new dining and living area overlooking the rear garden. This extension used an oak frame with a zinc roof to create a striking contemporary feel.



Albany Mews, Old Windsor

This project involved the conversion of a former retail unit, located within a predominantly residential street in Old Windsor. The existing single storey building occupied a large footprint almost the entire width of the narrow site.

By subdividing the existing building, we were able to create four large dwellings within the footprint. The addition of the modern bay windows and inclusion of large roof lights ensure all rooms have high levels of natural light.



The Limes, Shenington

Extension and refurbishment of existing Grade II listed house. Conversion of outbuildings and barns to accommodation annex and home-office.

The principal extension provides a fine living space with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers with a salvaged period fireplace, creating a bold focal point to the room, with spectacular outward views across the garden and local countryside.

The outbuildings create extremely comfortable guest accommodation all detailed to a very high standard with self-contained kitchen and an adjacent home office facility.



Honda Newcastle

New Build comprising showroom, workshop and valet facilities. The development

involved the construction to two new buildings and associated external works on

part of a car park site.

Main franchise building with sales, workshop, parts and administration

facilities on two floors.

Detached vehicle valet and wash facility.

Externally the development includes :

Access road and parking for customers and staff.

Display areas for new and used vehicles.

Parking for vehicles being serviced and turning facilities for car

transporters.

The building is designed to reflect the current aspirations of the vehicle

manufacturer whilst addressing the perception of the building from the

approach to the Silverlink Retail Park from the west. Despite the relatively

low level of the site (in relation to the main road and roundabout) the

building allows good views of the vehicles on display, particularly from

traffic approaching and passing the site on Atmel Way.

The whole development reflects the modern corporate image of Honda, UK.

Client: Honda UK Ltd.

Contract Value: £1.73M

Location: Middle Engine Lane, Silverlink Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Contractor: Talbot Construction Ltd



Honda Edinburgh

A new build Honda motor dealership in Edinburgh, comprising showroom, workshop and valet facilities. The project features the new Honda corporate image for their dealerships, including the many new sustainable building features.

The dealership has naturally ventilated showroom area, ground source heat pumps for winter warming and summer cooling, and solar panels all helping to reduce the energy demands. Along with solar shading and efficient lighting design the project will exceed the Edinburgh City target of producing 10% of the building's energy demands on site.

Client: Honda UK


Location: Whitehill Road, Newcraighall, Edinburgh

Contractor: Talbot Construction Ltd



Renault Tamworth

New Build comprising showroom, workshop and valet facilities. The development is

located on the site of a former industrial process building which has been demolished

to accommodate two new motor dealership projects (Peugeot and Renault). The

Renault Dealership is designed in line with current corporate design standards

incorporating the principles of Dealership 2000 and including a used car display

canopy. Internal and external finishes are all based upon these standards and reflects

the up to the minute environment expected in a new-car sales facility.

Client: Sutton Park Motor Company Ltd.


Location: Lichfield Road, Tamworth

Contractor: Ashe Construction Ltd



Land Rover Derby

This new build showroom for Land Rover is designed to reflect the current aspirations

of the vehicle manufacturer. The curving glazed frontage is designed to address the

adjacent roundabout, allowing good views of the vehicles on display to all traffic

movements towards the site. The development comprises a showroom, workshop,

parts department and valet facilities. There are areas for new and used car display,

including an all terrain display for off road vehicles.

The whole development incorporates a varied palette of materials, exposed steel with

colour coated insulated panels to the external walls combined with feature areas of

natural stonework and western red cedar panels are used both externally and

internally providing a durable low maintenance finish reflecting the modern corporate

image of the Land Rover Motor Company.

Client: Inchcape Motors Retail


Location: Derby

Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd



Jaguar Honda Tamworth

An existing Jaguar facility extended and refurbished. Utilising spare capacity on the

site the existing showroom was divided to give brand separation between the new

Honda showroom and Jaguar Showroom.

The workshop was extended to accommodate the expanded aftersales business

following the introduction of the Honda brand to the site.

Client: Colliers Group

Contract Value: £0.27m

Location: Tamworth

Contractor: MCS Group



Mercedes Benz Stourbridge

This showroom refurbishment and external prep facility was the last phase of

development for this town centre based site. The project consisted of a full internal

showroom refurbishment to the latest Mercedes-Benz specification.

New workshop bays were formed following the erection of the new prep facility.

External canopies and entrance portique added to complete the development.

Delivering a top class facility for this established Mercedes-Benz dealer, Drayton.

Client: Drayton

Contract Value: £0.75m

Location: Stourbridge

Contractor: MCS Group



Mercedes Benz Shrewsbury

A new motor dealership development for the Mercedes Benz Brand. The dealership

includes provision for the sales and service of vehicles and associated preparation

works and valeting.

The positioning of the building was carefully considered in relation to many

parameters. The desire to form a prominent ‘Gateway’ building to Enterprise

roundabout along with the need to address the function and movement within the

site. The relationship of vehicle display, customer parking and the link to the internal

space and operation, have all directed the design process.

The main elevations of the showroom are fully glazed and form the focus to both

Enterprise roundabout and Vanguard Way.

The blue proscenium entrance archway focuses the symmetry of the main entrance

and provides a statement.

The colinade and over sailing roof gives depth and interest to the elevation in front of

the full height of glazed curtain walling showcasing the product. The remainder of the

building being more functional represents the working side of the development.

Composite cladding laid horizontally with matching vehicle and pedestrian entrances.

The Prep Building follows a similar form of a simple language reflecting the ‘working’

nature of the use. The Prep Building and east facing showroom where no first floor

area is required have been lowered. This area of roof provides an opportunity for

external plant to be hidden behind a parapet detail.

Client: Drayton


Location: Shrewsbury

Contractor: MCS Group Ltd



Ryeford Arms, Stonehouse

Ryeford Arms is a new residential care home for Special Needs currently under

construction. This is the first phase of a planned relocation of residents and

operations from the nearby HFT campus at Frocester Manor. The project comprises

part demolition, extension and refurbishment of the existing Ryeford Arms building to

provide a residential care facility under use class C2. The project also includes the

erection of two further buildings so that overall 12 bed spaces are provided in three

groups of four to provide care to adults with learning disabilities.

The buildings will provide supported living to the current occupants of Frocester

Manor, and will be managed and operated by HFT. The proposed buildings are

designed to be fully accessible and aspects of dementia guidelines will be

incorporated to provide a suitable home for the residents throughout their whole lives.

Client: HFT Ltd

Contract Value: £ On Site

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Contractor: B J Campbell South West Ltd



Oldends Lane, Stonehouse

The proposal at Oldends Lane is to provide new accommodation for supported

living/residential care in Stonehouse. This will involve the demolition of an existing

dwelling house in order for two one-bed houses and five one-bedroom flats to be

constructed. The two buildings, a pair of houses and a small range of flats, will be

domestic in scale so that overall 7 bed spaces are provided to provide care to adults

with learning disabilities under use class C2.

This is the second phase of a planned relocation of residents and operations from

the nearby HFT campus at Frocester Manor. The buildings will provide supported

living to the current occupants, and will be managed and operated by HFT.

Client: HFT Ltd

Contract Value: £ at Tender Stage

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Contractor: TBC

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