The BIS, Hartlepool

Home to a community of creative industry sector SME’s

Client

Hartlepool Borough Council

Description

Demolition, Refurbishment, Alterations and New Extension

Partner

Matthew Twigger

Matthew-Twigger
Services provided

Contract Administrator
Principal Designer
Quantity Surveyor

Main Contractor

Gus Robinson Developments Limited

Design Team

Architect: Group Ginger
Structural Engineer: Buro Happold Limited

Details

Formerly the General Post Office, this grade II Listed building was part of a regeneration project comprising the demolition, refurbishment and alteration of the building together with a rear two-storey new build extension complete with associated car parking, new services, drainage and landscaping works and is now an award winning development and home to a community of creative industry sector SME’s.

The 28 unit centre for business start-ups offers a range of studio, office and workshop space and welcomes businesses in the creative industries, working in both the commercial and community arts sectors.

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