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Bell Associates is a RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice operating nationwide. Bell Associates is the trading name of Bell Associates Architects Ltd

Founded by Andy Bell in 1990 it has worked with numerous high profile clients to deliver a variety of projects. Bell Associates is the trading name of Bell Associates Architects Ltd, a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 09245657 whose registered office is at 84A High Street, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3DB.

16/01/2024

Bell Associates recently assisted Hidden Hearing in delivering their first concession in partnership with Tesco Extra Reading. Working closely with the Hidden Hearing’s Estates team, we assisted in adapting their general branch concept into a smaller setting appropriate for a supermarket environment. This involved sourcing a prefabricated acoustic pod suitable for their hearing tests. We think the result looks great; we wish them every success in their new partnership.

14/11/2023

Bell Associates have been working with Hidden Hearing, a national audiologist and hearing aid retailer since 2019 to update, expand and refurbish their nationwide estate and bring it further into alignment with their global partners. Bell Associates work as project managers and lead designers on the roll out programme, working alongside Hidden Hearing’s Estates team and managing multiple contractors and suppliers.

Work on the estate is ongoing and we look forward to helping deliver new Hidden Hearing branches in the coming years. To date we have undertaken over 40 refurbishments across England and Scotland which has included 6 new acquisition sites. The level of refurbishment varies depending on the needs of the business from a complete strip out and remodelling of the internal layout to a light refresh including new flooring, decorations, lighting and signage. The transformation across every branch has been fantastic, the branches have been opened up to provide a brighter more welcoming environment, more aligned with the modern, global branding, and improving the customer experience.

07/09/2023

Bell Associates recently revisited the completed Daniel Simpson House, at 37 Woodmere Avenue, Shirley, Croydon.

The site was previously occupied by a single bungalow before we obtained planning permission to turn it into a modern 8 flat development. The construction was completed in March 2022 by McAllister Developments Ltd.

Located on a corner plot the site posed many challenges but after careful planning and consideration we were able to obtain permission for a two-storey building that suits the context in which it is situated. The foliage and green areas have started to establish themselves fully now providing an attractive, high-grade development.

02/08/2023

Bell Associates were appointed by Care UK to redesign the ground floor of their existing care home in East Grinstead, West Sussex to provide a destination for its residents to enjoy with friends and family. This refurbishment included a new reception area, hair salon, café, lounge area, cinema and pub/bar. This was a challenging site due to the existing structure and awkward layout of the building, but we managed to open up the previously under-utilised space as much as possible to provide a welcoming environment and a revitalised communal and social space for all to enjoy.

24/07/2023

This compact but high quality flat development in Fulham is a stone’s throw from Stamford Bridge Stadium, and was a challenging and multidimensional project. The client was Southern Housing Group, and the contractor was Buxton Building Contractors. Bell Associates as Lead Designers worked alongside Brodie Plant Goddard, Clancy Consulting Engineers and numerous other specialist consultants on the project.

Located on the historic Samuel Lewis Trust Estate in Fulham, after careful design throughout the planning process Bell Associates delivered an approval for a six flats in a contemporary development which complimented the existing mansion blocks of the estate, and was delivered on a very small plot. As part of the approval the height of the development was strictly limited, with a number of creative solutions needed to deliver the scheme.

The development built on 100% of the site, accessible only on one side, in London and included the relocation of an existing live substation across the site. The course of the development had the design team dealing with issues with level differences across the site, party walls, potential for land contamination and unexploded ordinance from past site uses, all within the strict and very compact envelope dictated by the planning approval – Not to mention the project completed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The building features a number of significant cantilevers and a massing with numerous projections and variations across the elevations. Each façade of the building was to be finished to an exceptionally high quality, with careful coordination to deliver a striking design. The masonry package on the project was significant, with all the stone real, including the projecting stone elements and notable cantilevers – quality was a byword on the project.

This is a project of which we are very proud, both for the stunning end result and the challenges overcome and team work on show throughout the process. We hope the residents enjoy the modern apartments and excellent location.

13/07/2023

Bell Associates were appointed by Care UK to redesign the ground floor of their existing care home in Crowborough, East Sussex to provide a destination for its residents to enjoy with friends and family. This extensive refurbishment included a new reception area, hair salon, café, lounge area, cinema and pub/bar. The space was opened up to increase the views across the ground floor to provide a welcoming, warm and inviting feel. The finished article was such a transformation!

12/07/2023

Bell Associates were recently invited by White & Lloyd Ltd as their guests to the annual Henley Royal Regatta, several of the team attended and had a fantastic day by the river! It was great to meet other industry professionals.

Thank you, White & Lloyd Ltd, for the invite. 😊

13/01/2020

Bell Associates are pleased to be involved with Samsung UK to open a new Experience space at Kings X, which has opened in August to the public.
Our role comprised of Principal Designer and Local Architect for Building Control purposes.

09/01/2019

We have recently received planning approval for the redevelopment of circa 49,000 sqft vacant retail unit to create a boutique cinema, a large retail unit for a main space user, four restaurants including a trendy rooftop restaurant. The proposal also includes the refurbishment of a primary shopping centre entrance and renewal of the public realm area.

11/12/2018

The new kinetic façade at Festival Place Shopping Centre Car Park in Basingstoke was designed using Lang and Fulton’s Stereo-Kinetic wall cladding system. The design consisted of freely-moving stainless steel sheets suspended within each aperture of a grating mesh panel.

Gusts of wind or traffic cause the metal rectangles to ripple in an ever-changing display. The gradation of the sheets has been designed so as to allow for ventilation whilst transforming the existing car park exterior to link the two car parks to form one seamless façade.

Ventilation and glare studies were instrumental with the design and the reasoning for the changing density which along with the constant movement creates intrigue and curiosity.

19/11/2018

The new classroom works at Avenue Primary Academy are now complete. In collaboration with TG Escapes, Bell Associates have managed the provision of four new classrooms, along with the integration of the existing Portakabin unit within the overall school aesthetic.

Our role started at Feasibility stage right through to completion. Working with TG Escapes and once again with the staff at Avenue has been a very easy process and we look forward to our next project.

16/10/2018

We have some great news that Alderwood Primary School have been successful at the Open City’s Architecture in Schools project.

28 Classes entered the project in total, and of these Alderwood’s Year 6, mentored by Bell Associates, won one of the three ‘Top Three’ overall awards. The ‘top three’ submission models were replicated by Amodels a professional model making company for display at the Awards Ceremony where Alderwood Primary School accepted their award enthusiastically.

Thanks also to Alderwood Primary School for their work with us on the project and the great attitude and commitment of the staff and pupils throughout.

10/09/2018

Works are developing as part of the latest works at Avenue Primary Academy to provide 4 new classrooms. The ground floor structure is almost complete and works to the base of the first floor are ongoing.

30/08/2018

Great team day at Lee Valley White Water Centre where we participated in white water rafting down the Olympic course. Then completing the day with a raft building challenge, girls versus boys!!

06/08/2018

This year Bell Associates have taken part in Open City’s Architecture in Schools project. This project aims to teach primary school children about architecture and the built environment. The theme was a shared city; Valeene and Jamie from Bell Associates were paired with Yr 5 and Yr 6 from Alderwood Primary School. Great work in progress we can't wait to see the finished article.

01/08/2018

Ongoing refurbishment works to the multi-storey car park at Festival Place Shopping Centre in Basingstoke. The works include resurfacing of the car park and refurbishment of the existing stair cores to improve the wayfinding strategy and enhance the customer experience.

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