Contract Type: New Build 8,000sq ft Private Residence

Architect: Malcolm Tempest

Location: Wetherby/Harrogate area

 On recommendation, the Client made a direct approach to Dobson’s to construct a new family residence designed by Malcolm Tempest Architects. Whilst completely “new build”, the property draws its character from two distinct period Architectural styles. Traditional rustic, with random stone walls, hooded stone mullion windows, and a “later period” Georgian “extension”. This forms the main body of the house with symmetrical, well proportioned elevations. Formal stone entrance steps and a stone portico frame the main entrance door which opens into a grand entrance hall. A sweeping staircase leads to an oval landing which echoes the period oval roof lantern above.

 Malcolm is perhaps best known for his creation “Forbidden Corner” Middleham. Malcolm’s enthusiasm for this “folly inspired” architectural style is put to good use at Springfield House in the swimming pool entrance arches. As well as providing a grotto style link between the indoor pool and landscaped garden, the “grott” stonework arches rest under a terrace enclosed on three sides by grott stone pillars with decorative railings. The pillars are topped by ornate cut stone cupolas.

The result is a truly magnificent family home full of character and charm in both form and function. These attributes are fully complimented by incorporating the very best in current construction technology from insulation in the fabric of the building to bespoke end user systems. A very successful synthesis of Architect’s imagination and Contractor’s knowledge, know how and co-ordination.

 Construction commenced July 2009 and completed July 2010.

 A brief description of the works are as follows:

•  Demolish existing 1970s house.
• Excavate basement to form pool leisure complex level and a south facing “grotto” glazed area.
• Form pool structure & retaining walls in reinforced insitu concrete with external tanking and insulation.
• External walls of random/ashlar masonry.
• Beam and block floors, insulated and screeded incorporating wet system under floor heating.
• New traditional casement/large sliding sash windows.
• Bespoke Mechanical and Electrical installation.
• Specialist integrated and controllable lighting/audio/visual and security systems.
• High end tiling/screens/kitchen and bathroom fitting out.
• Externally to the south there is a terrace to the Georgian section and entertaining area above the swimming pool entrance which can be fully opened up with retractable glazed folding sliding doors.

Contract Type:Construction of New Bungalow

Architect:Vincent Dobson (Builders) / I-Design

Location:Ilkley

Commissioned by our sister company, Vincent Dobson (Builders) Ltd, work commenced October 2010. The property is situated in the Middleton Conservation Zone which has determined a sensitive approach to both the design and execution of the project. This has involved considerable consultation with Planners, Neighbours and the Client to ensure that the construction satisfies all criteria set upon the project.

Vincent Dobson (Builders) have a long standing relationship with the Ilkley community, the respect generated by over 40 years of building in Ilkley is evident by the manner in which the building is being constructed. Of coursed stone with a Westmorland slate roof, the bungalow echoes the arts and crafts style typical of some of the original properties built in Middleton early in the last century.

A brief description of the works are as follows:

• Erection of tree protection fences.
• Construction of retaining wall and foundations (incorporating special design and construction methods to protect existing tree roots).
• Coursed pitched face stone on cut stone plinth and string course.
• Cut stone cills, jambs and heads.
• Westmorland slate roof.
• Energy efficient design to comply with current energy and co2 emission requirements.
• High specification internal fit out.
• Under floor heating.
• Fitted bathrooms.
• Utility room and kitchen.
• Feature “floating” fireplace

CONTRACT TYPE:Primary School extension & remodelling

ARCHITECT:Stott Thompson Architects

LOCATION:Harrogate Area

Following a competitive tender process, we were awarded the contract for these works and commenced on site in November 2010.

The contract works took place whilst the school was occupied and was carried out in two stages to enable the safe movement of staff, pupils and scholl visitors.

The school were very pleased with our execution of works and kindly wrote us a letter of thanks, click here to view this.

Below is a brief description of the works that were carried out:

• Forming a new classroom and offices at first floor level.
• Constructing new floors from new supporting steelwork and timber joists.
• Alterations to the existing timber roof structure (including removal of existing feature trusses).
• Formation of a new first floor dormer structure, which includes new steel ridge beams, purlins and steel columns.
• New stonework to match existing.
• Strip and reinstallation of existing slate roof.
• Construction of a new single story ground floor extension, to form new toilet accommodation.
• Fabricate and install new windows, including several roof lights.
• Fitting out and finishes for the above works.
• All associated mechanical and electrical works.