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Arts and Leisure

Our experts support the development of state of the art, dynamic leisure and sporting facilities that deliver our client’s vision and provide exceptional user experiences.

We are proud to have played a key role in incorporating innovative, sustainable technology and design strategies as part of the continued advancement of the sports and leisure sector. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, technical and building services designs to help our clients realise their vision for leading edge leisure facilities and inspirational sports arenas. Our portfolio has been built up over 70 years and comprises some of the most iconic facilities across the UK, Ireland and Australia.

Successful modern sporting venues and leisure complexes connect with a wide audience and become significant community hubs. As well as being a local stimulus for jobs, transport and infrastructure, they must be designed with integrity for sustainable use and with the flexibility to meet changing future needs.

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Cabot Circus

Our team offers a range of expertise and proven design experience in delivering sporting arenas, theatres, libraries, aquariums, as well as preserving historic facilities and national parks.

We also support the overall planning, energy consultancy, site development, waste management, infrastructure and all of the technical requirements that these projects require. We work collaboratively with our clients, helping to deliver their visions and create exceptional facilities for future generations to enjoy.

Our multidiscipline teams take a holistic approach to designing sustainable, low carbon solutions, considering the project’s whole-life carbon cycle, circular economy and operational carbon emissions.

 

Everyman Theatre
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“At Everyman Theatre, the client wanted a very sustainable, low energy theatre, so natural ventilation was seen as the ideal choice. In response, we developed a bespoke ventilation solution for the windowless, artificial environment of the theatre’s auditorium which helped make this one of the most sustainable theatres in the UK.”

Jonathan Purcell
MD of Building Services (North), Waterman Group

Featured Projects

Animate Preston

The Animate scheme is a £45 million development in central Preston, forming part of the Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme.

Manchester Velodrome

Located within the National Cycling Centre, the Manchester Velodrome underwent an extensive £27 million refurbishment aimed at enhancing facilities and boosting sustainability in use.

Natural History Museum Wildlife Gardens

Situated within London’s world-famous Natural History Museum complex in the heart of bustling South Kensington, the Nature Discovery Garden and the Evolution Garden are both designed to blend history and horticulture.

Everyman

Everyman Theatre

RIBA National Award, RIBA North-West Award, CIBSE Performance Champion Award and a Civic Trust Award, and the scheme went on to win the RIBA Stirling ‘Best Building of the Year’ award, becoming the only theatre ever to have won this prestigious architectural accolade.
Museum of London

Museum of London

A world-class cultural destination opening its doors 2004. The largest cultural projects happening anywhere in Europe and will provide a major boost to the London economy. Set to play a key role in the City of London Corporation’s ‘Culture Mile’ vision.
Cabot Circus

Cabot Circus

A major regeneration scheme of £500m in Bristol bringing activity to the city day and night, alongside a new highway system.

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