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Race Cottam Associates to design Smith+Nephew facility
Sheffi eld-based architectural practice Race Cottam Associates (RCA) have been appointed as “full project architect” by Smith+Nephew to design the fi rm’s brand new R&D and manufacturing facility for Advanced Wound Management near Hull. A global medical technology business, Smith+Nephew announced it would relocate to a 25-acre site at Melton West Business Park, approximately eight miles from their current site. The fi rm will invest more than £80m building the new facility, to create a “world class R&D, manufacturing and fl exible offi ce environment.’’ RCA’s director Laurie Cottam commented: “Manufacturing facilities of this scale and complexity require extensive collaboration and specialist technical knowledge, which we’re proud to have established on facilities across the UK for similar blue-chip clients including further along the East coast in Hull for Siemens. We’re excited to work with Smith+Nephew and design a facility that will further cement their legacy in the region.” The vision for the circa 30,000 m² new
building is to create a working environment capable of delivering “next generation products that will improve the standard of care for the NHS and customers across the globe,” said the architects. It will encourage innovation and collaboration, accommodate key manufacturing spaces
and advanced laboratories, and be “future proof in terms of fl exibility of space.” Cottam continued: “There is an intention for the building to meet ambitious sustainability standards, including LEED silver certifi cation.”
The new site is expected to open in 2024.
HLM appoint Katie Parfi tt to lead London studio APPOINTMENTS
HLM Architects has hired Katie Parfi tt as studio director in London. Katie joins the practice from TODD Architects and will be responsible for leading the studio’s team and a portfolio of clients that include Royal Mail Group, Thameside West and Northfl eet Harbourside. Katie is an experienced project leader with extensive cross-sector experience in residential, commercial, education, and pharmaceutical. A specialist in distribution and logistics, her most recent project was a 677,000 ft2 distribution unit for a major retailer where she was central in leading the planning application process, obtaining planning permission, procuring the contractor, and overseeing
on its Thrive Mentoring programme, a scheme designed for undergraduate students who would like to gain career advice and experience. Katie said: “HLM is a leading voice on some of the industry’s defi ning topics like sustainability, social value, MMC, and digital innovation, which adds considerable weight to its reputation as one of the country’s most innovative architectural practices.”
construction phases on the project. An active member of several professional forums, Katie is “passionate about mentoring the next generation of architects,” said the practice, and works closely with the University of Reading
“I’m excited to join a collective of people who share my passion, commitment and enthusiasm for architecture, and who will support me as I forge my own path leading the London Studio.”
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