On Friday 23rd February, P+HS Architects were presented with the 2007 Building Control Quality Award for Best Access/Community Project for the Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre, Grindon Lane, Sunderland. The awards were hosted by Sunderland City Council at the Stadium of Light in recognition of quality, innovation and those who go beyond the regulatory requirements. The event was attended by representatives of the design team, Procure 21, Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust and construction team.

The project has now been entered into The LABC Northern Region Built In Quality Awards to be held at Devere Slayley Hall on Friday 18th May 2007.

Winners of the regional awards will be entered into the National Awards, which will be featured in Building Magazine.

Who said pipe boxings were unattractive?

Just look at this beauty that was discovered in a building recently offered for practical completion by the contractor [who shall remain nameless].

Please take a few moments to gaze in wonder at the skill and craftsmanship required by the joiner. He must surely be commended for his precision with a coping saw. To intricately scribe around the perimeter trim must have been extremely difficult and time consuming. I’m sure you will agree this magnificent pipe boxing is truly a sight to behold.

However, the skill of the decorator and ceiling fitter must also be acknowledged.

See what quality can be acheived when a competent and diligent contractor is employed on a project. Please take note.

NOT!!!