La Ferme - La Clusaz - French Alps

After 7 months of negotiation planning consent has finally been secured for the renovation and redevelopment of a traditional farmhouse in the French Alps.

Having worked with the clients on their previous home (See Frank's House on the main website) Frank McGoldrick and Aline Courquin appointed Willmore Iles Architects to provide concept design and surveying services for the renovation of a 1822 traditional timber farmhouse on the outskirts of the ski resort of La Clusaz in the Haute Savoie. The proposals retain as much of the original fabric of the building as possible with some contemporary interventions to maximise the amazing views and realise the potential of this beautiful structure. A local architect was appointed to submit the proposals and after months of beauraucracy permission for the scheme has finally been granted. See image above of Frank proudly displaying his permit.

Site visits to be booked for the first dump of winter!

For progress photos see: http://frank-aline.blogspot.com/

Bristol 10k

Willmore Iles fielded a small team at the Bristol 10k road race this weekend. Rachel, Ben and Rob all posted good times. Ben Murrell finished 66th out of a field of almost 4000 with a time of 38mins 41secs. Very fast! We're hoping to field a bigger team for the Bristol Half Marathon in September.

RNC Phase II - Gardner Hall

Planning permission has been granted for the extension and conversion of Gardner Hall for the Royal National College in Hereford. The scheme provides overnight rooms, an assessment centre, cafe and ancillary accommodation for the College which will be used to support their existing activities. The overnight accommodation will also be occupied by visiting teams using the sports facilities, including the British Paralympic Blind Football squad.

The new football pitch at the Venns Lane centre will get a thorough test this weekend (3rd May) when GB’s Blind Football Squad play an international friendly against Spain.