UK ARCHITECTS’ WAINSHALL MILL PROJECT RECEIVES A 2010 PLAN
NH MERIT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING, DESIGN, AND DEVELOPMENT
Hanover, NH, April 23, 2010 – Plan New Hampshire announced
that Monadnock Mills No. 2 and No. 6, also known as the Wainshal
Mill Buildings, received a 2010 Merit Award of Excellence in Planning,
Design, and Development. The design team was led by UK Architects
of Hanover, NH, and included Pathways Consulting of Lebanon, NH,
Engineering Ventures of Burlington, VT, and The Preservation Company
of Kensington, NH. The mill buildings are located in Claremont,
NH, and are owned by Wainshal Partners.
Considered to be the most important buildings in Claremont’s
historic mill district, the two buildings now form one rehabilitated
structure that successfully maintains the integrity of the old
features while incorporating modern necessities. In addition, site
elements connect the building with the river and with other parts
of the mill district.
The UK Architects project exemplifies a classic public/private
development with the buildings’ owner/tenants working with
the City of Claremont to include stronger pedestrian connections,
vibrant public spaces, improved infrastructure, and pedestrian
safety. The project took an abandoned area of the downtown and
provided an opportunity for additional jobs.
The awards jury commented that this is a “high quality restoration
that turned a serious liability for the town into an asset… [that]
reinforces the fabric and vitality of downtown Claremont.”
Awards were given to projects in New Hampshire that have been
completed since 2005, and, not only exemplify excellence in sustainable
planning, design, and development, but also go above and beyond
in the areas of smart growth principles, sustainability, social
responsibility, and/or creative approaches to partnership and collaboration.
A total of five projects were recognized and celebrated at a dinner
held on March 31st at The Derryfield Country Club in Manchester.
About Plan New Hampshire
Plan NH, founded in 1989, is an organization of professionals working
within the industries of the built environment. Its purpose is
to help maintain the unique character and quality of life in
the state’s communities by advocating for and championing “excellence
in sustainable planning, design, and development,” while
incorporating the principles of smart growth, social responsibility,
and collaboration and cooperation. Further information about
Plan NH, visit www.plannh.org.
About UK Architects
UK Architects’ mission is to enhance the communities around
them through thoughtful and sustainable design. Established in
1992, UK Architects has designed numerous residential and commercial
projects that have provided meaningful contributions to their communities.
The firm has offices in Hanover and Claremont, New Hampshire.
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UK ARCHITECTS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
IN DESIGN
Manchester, NH, January 21, 2010 – UK Architects,
PC, of Hanover, NH, received two awards for Excellence in Architecture
at the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ 26th
Annual Awards Banquet on January 15, 2010.
The Hanover Co-Op Community Market garnered one of the top Honor
Awards for what the award jury described as a “thoughtful
and well resolved solution at multiple levels.” The Community
Market, located on Lyme Road in Hanover, NH, embodies the organization’s
ideals in the support of local economies and exemplifying “green” design
practices. Geo-thermal heat systems located under the parking lot
reduce the building’s energy consumption by approximately
50%, and water retention areas clean and reduce the amount of run-off
leaving the site by approximately 50%. Daylight harvesters measure
the amount of light from the skylights and windows and dim the
electric light as needed. Large overhead doors allow flowers and
produce to spill out of the entry like a farmer’s market.
Trumbull-Nelson of Hanover, NH, was the construction manager for
the project, and ORW of White River Junction, VT, provided landscape
design.
The Monadnock Mills No. 2 & No. 6 received one of four Merit
Awards for what the award jury described as a “delightfully
well-executed renovation of a worthy building in a wonderful location.” The
two mills were built in 1853 and 1912 respectively and form a single
building. Located on the banks of the Sugar River in Claremont,
NH, the rehabilitated building accommodates a boutique hotel and
office space. The project utilized Federal Historic Rehabilitation
Tax Credits, and architectural interventions were sympathetically
planned, employing contemporary design features that distinguish
the new from the old. The construction manager for the project
was ReArch Company of Burlington, VT.
UK Architects pursues their corporate mission of enhancing the
communities around them through thoughtful design. Established
in 1992 and located on South Main Street in Hanover, NH, UK Architects
has designed numerous residential and commercial projects that
have achieved high levels of energy efficient, sustainable design,
while making meaningful contributions to their communities.
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PROSPECT PLACE — THE EMBODIMENT OF
UK ARCHITECTS’ MISSION
FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES AND CREATING ARCHITECTURE FOR PEOPLE
Hanover, NH, October 12, 2009—UK Architects is excited to
be working with United Construction of Newport, NH, as lead designers
for the Prospect Street project located on prime Connecticut River
frontage in White River Junction, VT. The project speaks directly
to the firm’s primary tenet to enhance communities and create
architecture for people. Planning for the 245,000 s/f Prospect
Place project includes retail/mercantile, commercial/office, franchise
hospitality, and residential space. To paraphrase an October 2,
2009 article in the New England Real Estate Journal, the redevelopment
of Prospect Street has the potential to transform the Central Business
District. Tod Whipple, vice president of real estate for United
Construction, said:
“...The project represents a continuation
of the revitalization White River Junction has experienced
over the last six years... We all have a common vision of seeing
Prospect Street become an economic engine for White River Junction
and Upper Valley communities on both sides of the Connecticut
River... The location is remarkable and the proximity to Dartmouth
Medical Center and Dartmouth College will continue to drive
economic development in the region.”
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