Introduction to Architecture

This article will give a brief introduction to architecture, its origins and a look at how important it is in the world today and in the past.
Architecture is the practice of design buildings and other physical structures. It is often considered a form of art and science due to the massive amount of technical knowledge required to implement a design that has been created from nothing. Architects have many factors to consider when constructing a building such as mass, texture, materials, light/shadow, cost, construction and technology. All of these factors are manipulated in order to create an end design that appears both functional and aesthetically pleasing.. read more

More money for schools

HMP successfully helped four Nottinghamshire primary schools in the annual bidding round for local authority funding to carry out essential extension and alteration works. Total funding granted amounts to over £750,000 and will be spent on new windows, disabled pupil adaptations, toilet refurbishments and a new school hall. By advising the schools early, we are able to ensure that the budgets and timescales are realistic and deliverable, making sure that the projects will achieve real educational improvements for the children, and true value for money for the schools. HMP handle all aspects, from initial design and budget advice, through to delivering the project on site and managing client aftercare.

Brunts school performance centre submitted for planning

A new £3.5m performance centre for Brunts School, Mansfield, has been submitted for planning approval by HMP. The scheme is seeking funding from a number of sources and a successful application should see the project on its way for a 2009 completion.

Menzies Aviation

Menzies Aviation, work has now started on site on refurbishing Air India's existing cargo facility at London Heathrow Works consist of complete refurbishment of first floor offices and alterations to warehouse area to provide additional operation space - due for completion March 2008

Jobs at HMP

If you are either a qualified Architect or an Architectural technologist and would be interested in a career at the Henry Mein Partnership, please email your CV to info@henrymein.co.uk

Ransomwood

Phase 4 of the Ransomwood Development in Mansfield is well underway. The project is for 25,000sqft of office accommodation on the Ransomwood Estate in Mansfield. Designed to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, the two storey building is of traditional construction, arranged with a cruciform plan, and is being constructed within tight budgetary constraints. HMP is acting as Architect and Project Manager, and completion of the shell and fit-out programmed for spring 2008

NMVH news

New North Muskham Community Centre. The village hall committee at North Muskham has got a stage nearer to receiving the grant from the lottery fund. All the signs at this stage seem to be positive and we expect to hear in March whether the bid has been successful. If the bid goes through then building work should start later this year

Karl Richardson made partner

We are pleased to announce that as from the 1st October 2007 Karl became a partner within the practice, joining Tim, Brian, Dave, Chris and Nick. Karl joined Henry Mein Partnership in November 1999 and during that time he has worked on a variety of projects including warehousing in the UK and Europe, schools, offices and residential properties. We are sure you will join us in wishing Karl every success in his new role.

South West

The practice is now looking at residential developments in the south west and is currently looking at sites of varying size for a national housing developer. The number of units will be 275 plus and the intention is to build for the affordable, retirement and luxury apartments market.