Chichester District Council’s Main Depot Following a suspension of site working from late March through May, earthworks, drainage and paving works continue to progress on major improvement works which include a large commercial vehicle wash, green water recycling and charging points for electric vehicles. Avenue De Chartres MSCP, Chichester Following a review and analysis of […]

Bill’s Restaurants Archibald Shaw have recently been commissioned to support a number of projects for Bill’s Restaurant & Bar. The most recent involved the conversion of a café to a restaurant in Manchester to assist with the installation of a high level mezzanine shelf to support antique mirrors, statues and plants. The detailed solution incorporated […]

Westhampnett Depot, Chichester Chichester District Council has appointed Archibald Shaw as the Principal Designer to undertake a major redesign of its Westhampnett Depot in order to facilitate a large vehicle wash facility with significant works to include electrical charging points, surface water capture and recycling, together with automated entrance facilities to accommodate commercial traffic. Designs […]

The Wheelhouse, Itchenor Work has commenced on site at the Wheelhouse, with the original building now removed and a working platform laid in preparation for piling. Designs for the bespoke timber frame superstructures are nearing completion, which include the main two storey house, a replacement annex, and a detached boathouse. Analysis has allayed the Planning […]

Priors Court, Hermitage The British Construction Industry Awards 2018 which celebrate the very best in construction and engineering were announced on the evening of October 10. A special award for the project which the judges considered to be particularly inspirational was awarded to Priors Court, where Archibald Shaw provided civil and structural engineering designs and […]

Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Lewisham Archibald Shaw are working with HBS Construction the Principal Contractor on the remodelling of a 25 unit industrial site in Lewisham, South East London. Works include removal of existing buildings, new construction, environmental improvements and structural alterations to existing units. The works present a number of challenges, not least because many […]

New Partner We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Partner. Ian Sheppard who joined the practice as an Associate in February 2016 has taken over the reins in the Newbury office and will build on its many strengths. Ian together with Jon Rains, who is now a Consultant, and Neil Grinham, Associate, […]

Our newest recruit, Elise O’ Donovan, joins us from a structural engineering firm in London. Elise will be undertaking both civil and structural engineering design within the Chichester Office. Before joining Archibald Shaw, her interest in sustainable design and natural building materials led her to take a working holiday on sustainable building projects across the […]

Farncombe Down Stables Archibald Shaw have been appointed by Shadwell Estate to undertake the civil and structural design of a new racing horse rehabilitation facility in Lambourn, Berkshire in the heart of the “Valley of the Racehorse”. Lambourn is an internationally renowned horseracing centre. The yard will be operated as a breaking and rehabilitation yard […]

Grand Designs Archibald Shaw has a long and successful record of providing sensitive civil and structural design solutions. These include restorations of, or modifications to, historic structures, be they for English Heritage on sites such as Dover Castle or private clients on Grade 1 or 2 listed buildings. A current project on a Grade 1 […]