Two project recently completed at Taunton Racecourse!

Working alongside Wrencon Limited and Chris Winter we have been involved with the successful renovation of the Jockeys changing facilities to ensure the racecourse is ahead of the game and meets the current requirements, including the following:

Renovated Jockey changing facilities
Modernised areas including additional showers
Female changing rooms
Upgraded weighing room
New broadcast room
Warmup area
Media room
Updated kitchen facility

Swiftly followed by the refurbishment of an existing building on the site to form a Syndicate Suite, that included a new bar area, toilets and back of house facilities.

Following a legacy from a benefactor, Somerset Cricket Museum, a registered charity, commissioned Stone + Partners to redesign the interior of their museum building.  The key elements of the brief were to maximise space to enable the museum to display an increasing catalogue of material as well as improving accessibility.

Stone + Partners developed the project from initial design through to gaining planning and listed building approval and onto completion in the spring of 2012, worked closely with the Cricket Museum, Local Authority, English Heritage, museum designers Smith and Jones Design Consultants, and the main contractor J Layzell and Sons Ltd.

The alteration works comprise a new frameless glass entrance door and glazed screen above; glass entrance lobby, staircase, mezzanine area, reception desk, display boards and cabinets.  The works retain and enhance the historic fabric of the building, replacing recent additions where felt appropriate.

The new elements are clearly identified as modern additions to the original historic structure.  The scheme lightens the overall impression of the space, opening up views through the building whilst providing more space for display.

 The completed scheme received a commendation in the Somerset Historic Building Awards.

The proposal included the renovation and extension of the existing sport pavilion to provide a new club house and updated changing rooms, including accessible spectator/visitors WC, two accessible changing rooms and three additional changing rooms and social space.

The Library in Glastonbury had been operating out of cramped and inappropriate accommodation which could not be extended or altered due to its listed status. Consequently, and following a competitive tender, interview and presentation, the Practice was selected as part of a team, to design a new Library and attached Citizens Advice Bureau.

The Library and CAB were to form part of a new building which was also to contain new offices and facilities for an enlarged area Social Service department. The brief also called for a building with separate and clearly identified entrances and welcoming in appearance.

The Library and CAB occupy the majority of the ground floor with the Social Services offices on the first floor over. The Principle entrance to the Library is designed to be immediately apparent when approaching from the town centre and to be impressive in nature. 

Design for a new Church with distinctive entrance and striking internal spaces, forming part of the Galmington Local Centre.

Taunton Rugby Club relocated to a new out of town location. We were involved with extensive planning negotiations on the site within the flood plain and adjacent the main railway line. Facilities include changing rooms, a large function room, smaller sponsors room, members bar and associated facilities, together with a spectators stand.

A new village hall on a green field site on the edge of the village. As well as a multi purpose hall, facilities were included for the local play group. The siting required careful planning to ensure it fitted into the tree screening.

Design of a multi purpose indoor sports hall with specific facilities for indoor hockey and handball.

With the school, we carried out research and visited other buildings in the country to ensure this was a regional ‘centre of excellence’ for handball, volleyball and fencing.

The building includes fitness centre, changing rooms, fencing salle, viewing gallery, club and classrooms.

We obtained Planning Approval and the project was constructed under a design and build contract for which we were the Employer’s Agent.

A true community building in the heart of this large residential area, providing a modern church, but with the ability to be used for other purposes. Ancillary spaces allow children and youth groups of all ages to be accommodated at the same time. We spent time with the community at the outset to understand their requirements. The result has been a building that provides a visual and practical focal point for the people.