Sergison bates is a large practice founded by Jonathan Sergison and Stephen bates in 1996. They are a practice with a work force team and together carry out duties which allow them to design, develop, manage and over see their projects.
When managing large practices such as Sergison Bates, it is vital that each person understands and for fills their role and duty from within the practice as well as external consultants from the beginning to the end of a project to ensure successful completion and clear communication.
‘At Sergison bates the practice try to achieve and maintain a clear understanding of their client’s needs and requirements. They focus on a strong working relationship with clients and stakeholders in the development of all projects’.- Taken from the Sergison Bates website- http://www.sergisonbates.co.uk/index.htm
When working on projects designs will be overseen by engineers who will ultimately provide you with whether the design will work and whether parts need to be amended. More complex designs will need expert advice that will require Sergison Bates to consult with specialists to help achieve a specific quality or feature; whether it be a issue about the design, development construction or the environment the company will work hand in hand with the right people.
Who are they?
- Sergison Bates Architects -Founded by Sergison and Stephen bates in 1966
- Associates Jerry van Veldhuizen, Séamus Lennon
- Architects Andrew Jackson, Kirsten Gabriëls, Antonio Ippolito, Sarah Maunder, Michael Stettler
- Visualisations Architecture in Perspective
- Architectural Assistants Katja Nicoline Meyer Maria Seline Brenn
- Partners’ assistant/ Communication co-ordinator Marina Aldrovandi
- Practice Manager Suzanne Carrard
- Finance Manager Nataliya Cuttell
When are they consulted?
They focus mainly on public spaces such as:
- Houses
- Schools
- Offices
- Urban Masterplans
What role does the architect take?
- Planning and drawing of the design
- Overseeing the Construction process
- Consider environmental and economic need
Consultants:
Client– Bay light properties
Cost consultant– Smith turner
Structural engineers– Price and Myers
Environmental engineers– Max Fordham
Planning Supervisors– Smith turner
Graphic Designer-JANE
Contractor– Rooff LTD
Consultation process:
-Direct communication between the client and Wandsworth council
-Communication of Sketches/Drawing/Models between clients and Consultants
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