Headquarters for Brothers Drinks Under Construction
Construction is underway for a new modern administrative building for brewers Brothers Drinks. Ciders brewed by Brothers Drinks are a favourite at the Glastonbury festival and the family have been making cider in Somerset for over 350 years. The new building is adjacent to the company’s brewery and bottling plant and accommodates two floors of office space with covered parking below. In winter, waste heat from the factory will keep the building warm. In summer, it will keep the local school’s swimming pool warm, contributing to the Local Authorities energy budget. The project will be completed in 2008.
Michel Roux's New Residence Now on Site
A new residence for acclaimed chef Michel Roux is now on site next to The Waterside Inn on the banks of the River Thames. The two storey building contains a spacious open plan ground floor accommodation with river views and many sustainable features. A water to water heat exchange system using the Thames will provide heating, solar panels will provide hot water and the specification incorporates high thermal mass insulation. High quality bespoke materials and finishes have been selected in keeping with the 16th century village environment. The project will be completed in the summer of 2008.
Spedant Works Featured in Architectural Insitu Concrete Book
The artist studio Spedant Works is featured in the new book, Architectural Insitu Concrete by David Bennett. The book examines the use of concrete as an architectural and structural material. A contrasting palette of concrete textures were used in the workspace including a power floated floor and board marked textured walls. David Bennett is an architectural concrete consultant and the book is by RIBA Publishing.