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The Studio, St. Peters Road,Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8QY

01263 824422

[email protected]

www.smg-architects.co.uk

Registered in England No. 4464254

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Willow House, 9 Willow LaneNorwich NR2 1EU

01603 614422

[email protected]

www.smg-architects.co.uk

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Company History

Established in 1980,SMG Architects Limited, formerlyStead Mutton Associates and priorto that David Stead andAssociates is an ArchitecturalPractice located in Sheringhamand Norwich, Norfolk.

The office has evolved over theyears and currently has 16members of staff with projectsthroughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essexand Kent.

Capabilities

The Practice offers Clients thecapabilities and experience to seeprojects through all stages frominception, planning, constructionand completion.

Through our employment ofexperienced and professionalpersonnel, with a diverse range ofexperience, we are able toprovide a coordinated design roleto our Clients, offering a singlepoint of contact and a completelyintegrated design service.

Design Practice

· Architectural Design· Master Planning· Technical Services· Project Management· Full Project Co-ordination· Listed Building Work· Conservation Work

Computer Aided Design andDrafting

SMG Architects has developed afully networked computer systemutilising advanced hardware andsoftware packages.

The use of this technology ensuresthe fast and efficient productionof information and drawings.

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SMG Architects is driven by thepursuit of creating qualityenvironments and structures, whichemphasise the importance ofcommunity and sustainability.

We believe structures, environmentsand landscaping play a crucial partin improving people’s emotions andlifestyles.

We value the need to treat everyproject individually, its physicalcontext and specific needs of theClient should play a key role in itsdesign.

“An honest, efficient, friendly andreliable service, facilitating thedevelopment needs of North Norfolk”

“The service provided has beenexemplary in the very least, we bothconsider you in high regard not onlyin a professional sense but beingespecially delighted with the fruits ofyour labour.”

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Managing DirectorIan Mutton

RIBA BA (Hons) Dip Arch (Hons)

Associate DirectorAdam Griggs

RIBA BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) BArch(Hons)

Principal AssociateJeremy Raven MCIAT

AssociateJason Hawkins MCIAT

Financial ControllerGlenn Williamson

SecretaryNicola Gregory

Office ManagerPaul Powell

I would like to take the opportunity to thankyou for your work in drawing up the plans. Ihave been very happy with the quality ofeverything you have produced and wouldrecommend SMG to anyone.

I intend to continue to use SMG for furtherprojects yet to enter the pipeline and havealready recommended SMG to another side ofthe family who also wish to develop barns ontheir farm. S Woolnough

We have now moved into our newly renovatedhouse in Sheringham. I wanted to say big thankyou to SMG, in particular to Steve and Ian,for all your help with this work. N Walsh

You have always given us sound advice with110% effort. It has been a real pleasure towork with you and I feel very lucky andprivileged to have you as part of our team.S Rogerson

For me, the skills that Stead Mutton providedwere not just architectural skills but alsosignificant management and problem solvingskills which are all too easily overlooked whenhouses are built and renovated.

We remain grateful for your intial thoughtsand admire the professionalism of yourPractice. R Gozney

Trainee TechnicianWill Davis

Trainee TechnicianJonas Rossi

Trainee TechnicianFreyja Gosling-Belfield

AssociateSteven Drake

Senior TechnologistStuart Smith

Senior TechnologistRob Burton ACIAT

Architectural AssistantLuke Sterne ACIAT

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Building use in the UK contributesabout 50% of the UK’s carbondioxide emissions and theconstruction contributes aboutanother 7%.

SMG recognises that the products ofour designs will have far moreenvironmental impact than ouroperations.

We realise there is a global need forsustainable construction and moreimportantly sustainable living. Wemake every effort to incorporatesustainable energy sources andmaterials.

Our intention is to create designs thatincorporate sustainability, satisfy theClient’s needs and complement thelocal area.

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Our residential portfolio andexperience ranges from large scaledevelopments to single bespokehouses with varying design styles andfeatures.

We aim to ensure the living needs ofour Clients are fully explored whilstmaking sure the building, as adesign, either modern or traditional,complements the style within thelocal vicinity.

‘Hidden away in a secluded plotwhich overlooks the North Norfolktown of Sheringham is this property,which truly reflects the vision of itsowners and local architects, whoseaim was to create a unique designer“glass house” home. And the beautyis that you can see out from almostevery part of the house and yet, insuch a private position, there’s noone around to see in – except thepostman!’

EDP homes 24

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Architecture is crucial within theeducational sector, as it activelyinspires developing minds.

We understand the importance ofensuring students are surrounded byinspirational areas and positive socialspaces.

SMG has worked on numerousprojects for local educationalfacilities, designing additionalteaching areas, places of residenceand administration rooms.

Education creates numerous designchallenges due to the need for gooddesign, usability and carefulbudgeting.

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Master planning is something wehave been involved in since theearly days of the company andduring this time we have completeda wide range of projects across thebreadth and depth of Norfolk.

Working mainly for the private sector,on brown and green fields sites, wehave created designs and finelydetailed construction drawings.

We aim to take into account themain aims of the project withoutforgetting the need for privacy or theimportance of sustainability.

Master planning needs to include theneeds of the Client, the user and thesurrounding communities.

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SMG has developed a prominentname in the public sector further toinnovative work on the TouristInformation Centre in Cromer as wellas numerous other projects for thelocal District Council.

Public project design is usuallygoverned by the need to create aniconic feature for a town or city, tocomplement walks, squares or retailareas as well as creating spacewithin, for public and private use.

Commercial buildings are generallydesigned for practicality rather thanaesthetics. We have completed alarge range of commercial buildingsand complexes, with a wide range ofspecific requirements and uses. Ourexperience and knowledge withinthis sector is continually developing.

‘It is a new hub of information fortourists and locals alike with a strikingroofline of conical turrets andcanopies on the Cromer skyline.’

EDP by Richard Batson

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SMG’s experience of conservationwork is broad, spanning acrossNorfolk and includes many differentstyles of buildings from varied historictime periods.

Our designs are intended tocomplement either the existingbuilding or the buildings within thesurrounding area. Whether this bematching similar design andconstruction techniques or ensuringa modern design doesn't detractfocus away from the traditional.

We have developed a thoroughunderstanding of the design stylesand detailing of different historicbuildings. We have also developeda strong working relationship with theConservation Department of thelocal Council.

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SMG has over the years had thepleasure of working on many Placesof Worship varying from local ParishChurches to new build modernChurches.

We have a proven track record ofworking with the most sensitive issuesrelating to extensions, new build, andaccessibility alterations.

We believe it is essential to preserveour built heritage but also to createa design that satisfies our Client’sneeds and is beneficial to theChurch’s future.

‘We are very pleased with it. Itcombines the old and the newperfectly.’

Rev Tony Windross

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For over a decade SMG has beeninvolved in a range of special careprojects throughout the East Angliaregion, mainly in association withlocal solicitors.

We appreciate the issuesexperienced as a result of seriousinjury and the necessity for positive,professional action to beimplemented.

These projects require goodbudgeting and constructionmanagement to ensure provisionsmeet the required standard.

We understand that a building hasto be designed primarily to satisfythe needs of the occupant and thisis emphasised considerably whentaking into account medical needs.

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Retail design is influenced andguided by the surrounding area.

SMG understands the growing needfor well designed retail outlets as ameans of enhancing local townsand cities. The buildings should sitharmoniously within the existinglandscape, complementing the styleand feel of the existing structures.

Well designed retail outlets shouldconsider the needs of the targetmarket / customers along with theneeds of the Client.

Retail units usually demand largeopen internal spaces and thereforethe demand for good structuraldetail and planning is increased.

Although there is a need for largeopen spaces, flexibility to change oradapt the interiors should also beconsidered. The retail future ofstructures can never be certain andtherefore minimising the need foralterations has a positive effect onsustainability, efficiency and cost.

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AWARDSGRAHAM ALLEN AWARDSConservation category on multipleoccasions

CPRE NORFOLK AWARDSFor the North Norfolk InformationCentre at Cromer

CRAFTMANSHIP AWARDOutstanding level of craftsmanship ,DraytonScience Block, Paston College, NorthWalsham

LABC EastBest customer LABC partnership with alocal authority building control team

CLIENTSNursing/Residential Homes:St David's Nursing Home, SheringhamSuncourt Nursing Home, Sheringham

Churches:St Peter’s Church, SheringhamSheringham Baptist ChurchSt Andrew’s Church, Little BarninghamSt Joseph’s RC Church, Cromer andSheringhamSt Andrew’s Church, Holt

Housing:Norfolk Homes Ltd.Fairstead Homes Ltd.Character Homes

Retail:Various Garden CentresAppleyard, HoltSheringham Development CompanyGoymour Properties

Education:Paston CollegeLadybird Day Nursery, SheringhamGresham’s School, HoltSheringham High SchoolSheringham County Primary School

Leisure:Sheringham Golf Club

Special Requirements:Extensive work in conjunction withKester Cunningham John Solicitors

Commercial:Units at Market Place, HoltHeinz Factory, WorsteadNissan, Bodham

Industrial:Sheridan Clark (Civil Engineering) Ltd.Sheringham Golf Club Greenkeepersand Staff facilities

Offices:Larking & Gowen Accountants, HoltHayes & Storr Solicitors, Sheringham

Conservation:National Trust, HorseyThe Windmill, East Runton

Tourism:North Norfolk Information Centre

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SMG emphasises the need forsupporting the local and globalcommunity whether this be helpingthe local theatre company or withthe construction of a school inAfrica.

SMG also supports inspired childrenby offering work experienceopportunities when possible and hasalso been involved in a communitybased project in conjunction withNorwich City College.

Ian Mutton, in association withLighthouse Community Church, wasmade aware of appalling

educational facilities for children inUganda.

Classrooms had no solid walls andmud floors.

With financial contributions fromSMG and others, Ian was able to joina team to assist with theimprovement of a basic but essentialfunctional building.

SMG is committed to sustainedinvolvement to help improvefacilities in this and other Africanareas.

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