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Edwardian Building – Hall of Residence

The Project New build extension to create an 18 flat/88 bedroom Hall of Residence whilst retaining the outer façade   DLS: ARCH were instructed to refurbish and extend the existing Edwardian Building, which used to consist of two storey classrooms around a large central space. In addition, the building was sensitive in planning terms as it was..

Barns Green School

The Project DLS: ARCH were initially appointed by Berkeley Homes on this project to design a one-form entry primary school. The scheme involved complex land negotiations between Berkeley Homes, WSCC, Horsham DC and the local parish councils and the local community. The scheme consisted of 5 classroom spaces, a main hall, a dual use community room,..

University of Chichester – Sports Dome

The Project DLS: ARCH were appointed by the University of Chichester to provide a Sports Dome facility to house 4 indoor tennis courts & 3 indoor netball courts. The scheme comprises the design and construction of a tensile roofed sports structure, together with an outdoor netball court, new cricket nets and various external works. It also included..

University of Chichester – SARC Extension

The Project Creating a contemporary Sports Zone which contrasted with an existing building DLS: ARCH designed an extension to the SARC to co-locate the major elements of Sport & Exercise Science to an existing adjacent facility and in a dedicated Sports Zone. In addition the existing University House building was to have a lift inserted and..

University of Chichester – Learning Resource Centre

The Project Providing zoned space for group work, quiet study and social interaction DLS: ARCH were commissioned firstly by the University of Chichester for the pre-construction phase and secondly by Amiri Construction for the construction phase of this refurbishment both to the existing learning resource centre and also to the Holts café. The proposal for the..

St Andrews

The Project A major redevelopment with very limited site availability, in the centre of a residential area. DLS: ARCH firstly prepared a masterplan for St Andrews High School, Worthing and then developed the proposals to achieve a full planning consent. Detailed design was carried out by others. The total scheme was to be delivered as..

Imberhorne School

The Project Sports and Activities Hall Four court sports hall with associated store and viewing area. Multi-purpose hall/dance studio along with 2 classrooms.  Reception and administrative areas, changing rooms and toilet facilities.   Gallery     Right from the beginning of the project, we were impressed with the organisation and clarity of thought DLS: ARCH brought..

Ditcham Park School

The Project The Martin Pryce Building DLS: ARCH won the design ideas competition to provide a new Sports Hall and associated facilities within a demanding budget and adjacent to a listed building within the area of the South Downs National Park. The accommodation consisted of a three court sports hall and associated storage along with a..

Vale School, Findon

The Project Introduction DLS: ARCH were commissioned by West Sussex County Council to extend Vale School to a 3 From Entry Primary School. New facilities included a new school entrance and administrative facilities; extension and refurbishment of the school hall and six classroom extension. DLS: ARCH acted as lead consultant/architect from inception to completion of..

Hollycombe Primary School

The Project The design needed to complement the existing school and it’s setting, without it becoming a “pastiche” The project created a new classroom plus circulation link and storage, an extension to an existing classroom, provision of a new kitchen and refurbishment work to provide new office accommodation.   Gallery   Our Architect took time..