Custom House Residence commended at 2010 RICS Awards
Custom House Residence designed by Povall Worthington, a high density, luxury apartment development on the edge of Belfast city centre has been commended in the category of Regeneration at the 2010 RICS Awards at a ceremony in the Great Hall, Queens University - Belfast.
The Regeneration award honours exceptional improvements to urban, rural or coastal areas. The scheme must demonstrate that it has conserved or improved the built or natural environment in a way that has contributed to the viability of the area.
Click here to read more at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors website. View more...
Marconi Cottage Receives Media Interest
Marconi Cottage designed by Povall Worthington has received high profile media interest, following its introduction to the housing market.
Located on the County Antrim coastline, this modern replacement dwelling was granted Planning Permission in December 2008. The dwelling has two storeys with glazed facades, providing excellent views over the dramatic scenery.
The property has been featured in newspapers & online, including the Belfast Telegraph, Irish Examiner & BBC News. View more...
August 2009: Apartments Planning Approval
Newtownabbey Borough Council & Planning Service have granted Planning Permission for Roskyle Ltd's Shore Road Apartment development in Belfast, designed by Povall Worthington.
The scheme features nine modern apartments over three floors, with an enclosed car park on the ground level. Demolition of 617 & 619 Shore Road will provide new access, parking and landscaped areas.
July 2009: Povall Worthington opens new office at Liverpool
Povall Worthington (NI) Managing Director, John Lee, explains, “Expansion back into the northwest has been part of Povall Worthington’s growth strategy for some time, but we needed to find an architect who not only had a first class track record in our business sector, but also fitted into our client focused culture. We feel it has been worth the wait, and are delighted to announce that Brian McAnoy will be heading up our Liverpool office, providing us with an enhanced presence on our existing clients’ projects, and giving us a much needed presence in the northwest”
The directors of Povall Worthington see this expansion into Liverpool as a great opportunity to further represent their existing clients in their projects, and to develop new business opportunities with an expanding client base. Brian McAnoy can be contacted on 07973 657445 and brian@pwmail.co.uk
PW web site redesigned & online
The Povall Worthington web site has been fully redesigned inhouse and is now online.
The new layout and organisation is more accessible and attractive than ever. Dynamic code has been implemented to improve navigation and presentation. A dark grey slate was selected for the textured background.
We hope you enjoy using the site and viewing our project gallery.
Non Domestic Energy Assessments
Povall Worthington has recently invested in Commercial Energy Assessment where we now have on board a qualified commercial energy assessor.
Eimear Martin is qualified to undertake surveys on level 3 buildings and within the coming month will complete training for level 4.
Today an EPC is required for commercial premises that are for sale or to let, as well as new constructions, with a stand alone size greater than 50sqm. There are special circumstances where an EPC is not required for example on places of worship and on temporary buildings.
An EPC provides prospective buyers or tenants with an energy rating of the building, from A to G, where A is the most efficient and G is the least efficient. The rating is based on the performance potential of the building itself and its services i.e. the building fabric and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems installed. The energy rating given on the certificate reflects the energy performance of the building relative to a benchmark. A recommendations report is also produced along with the EPC, which will provide recommendations on how to use the building more effectively. It will also contain cost effective improvements along with more expensive improvements which help towards improving the building’s energy performance.
For more information on commercial EPC’s or to book a survey please contact eimear@pwmail.co.uk
Mobile working
Povall Worthington now use Blackberry smartphones.
Featuring phone, e-mail, messaging and web in one device, we can stay in touch with your project wherever we may be... on site or in another country!
City Centre Planning Approval
Povall Worthington have been awarded Planning Permission for SP Properties' Bridge End Apartment development.
On 19th March 2009, Belfast City Council & Planning Service approved the scheme. This followed a detailed assessment by Planning Service and various statutory consultees.
The scheme consists of two cafe/retail units and car parking within a horizontal block and 175 apartments within two vertical blocks. View more...
4* Hotel Planning Approval
Povall Worthington have been awarded Planning Permission for Cloughorr Investments' new 4* hotel in Portrush, on the site of the existing Kelly's Golf Links Hotel Resort.
The scheme consists of 164 bedrooms, 320 seat function room, 9 business suites, restaurant, bar, lounge, leisure facilities (pool, spa etc), 24 apartments and extensive landscaping works. View more...
The Square £10 million refurbishment
Povall Worthington have been commissioned to design a £10million refurbishment of The Square Shopping Centre at Tallaght, Dublin.
Proposals feature modernisation of the main entrances, central atrium, lift & mall areas. Completion is planned for 2009.
Povall Worthington RICS Football Champions 2008
Povall Worthington have won the RICS Northern Ireland Football tournament 2008.
The Povall team will now represent Northern Ireland in the national finals in London on the 30th of August.
