Dave Cornett - SNOW architects
Dave is the co-founder and director of SNOW architects, a Liverpool based RIBA Chartered Architects practice. SNOW's portfolio consists of mainly Private sector clients and specialise in high specification residential projects, student accommodation and hotels.
Born and bred in Liverpool, Dave left school and started work for an architect whilst studying construction at college and Liverpool JMU. Dave has over twenty years experience in the industry and has worked for some well known architects, amongst them famous names such as Foster and Partners, BDP (Building Design Partnership) architects and for Liverpool based Falconer Chester Hall architects.
Dave has had a major involvement in the regeneration of his home town, including Queen Square, Temple Square and Liverpool ONE (Grosvenors Paradise Street redevelopment). He also worked on some of the first apartments to be built in Liverpool city centre, as well as experience in Housing Association schemes, hotels, offices, student accommodation, retail and industrial developments.
In the last few years Dave has taken a keen interest in Web 2.0 Technologies and Social Media and leads the online marketing strategy for SNOW architects.
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You may have read this interview I did with at the beginning of December 2011 with Ayaan Mohamud from Pauley Creative, We've cross posted it just incase you haven't read it yet.
Ayaan is the Digital Marketing Manager at Pauley Creative. She produces content for the blog and monthly MDI articles whilst also managing company social media accounts and developing social engagement strategies.
Pauley Creative have also produced a fantastic e-book so for more information on using Social Media you might like to download the free ebook. It explains how marketers in the construction industry can use various social media platforms for their business. Download it here > http://www.pauleycreative.co.uk/construction-marketers-guide-ebook/
To read the orginal post which We've reproduced with permission click the link http://www.pauleycreative.co.uk/2011/12/interview-with-a-uk-architect-practice-using-social-media/
This is the second post in our interview series with different members of the construction industry. Dave joins us from SNOW architects to talk about how his practice use social media to communicate with their audience, raise awareness of the business and generate leads.
I ‘virtually’ met Dave through Twitter over a year ago and then finally saw him in person at our digital marketing seminar in October. He has built up a large online following and often shares interesting articles on industry news and developments as well as blogging about how architects can use the latest technologies for their projects. Now, I will let him take the stage, so to say, and tell you a bit more about the company and how social media has helped him.
Introduction to SNOW architects
I’m David Cornett, Architectural Technician and Director of SNOW architects ltd. We are a trusted RIBA Chartered Practice based in Liverpool, employed locally and throughout the North West of England and North Wales by a wide variety of sectors. SNOW architects currently provide architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, new build residential properties, apartments, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed-use city centre schemes. I run all the company social media accounts, my business partner doesn’t do marketing.
Why did you decide to start using social media, and Twitter in particular?
We’ve had a website since we started in 2003. I initially set up a personal Facebook account around 4 years ago which I started using to promote the business to other Liverpool based companies. I then joined Linkedin and Twitter later on and have been tweeting for around 3 years now. You can follow me at @snowarchitects505050.
What has social media allowed you to do that you couldn’t do before?
We are only a small practice so it’s an effective way of marketing. The Twitter account is connected to my Linkedin and Facebook account, as everyone has their favourite form of social media. People who are on Facebook are not necessarily on Linkedin or Twitter.
I’ve found that social media is a great way of networking and developing relationships and it’s always good to meet ‘tweeps’ (people on Twitter) in real life. The ice is broken which makes it a bit easier to get chatting, especially as I use my face as the avatar for all our social media accounts. When I attend a networking event, I often have people come up to me because they recognise me from my avatar. One such event is Construction Pool @constructpool111111 (Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds), the organisers have regularly made comments about how many people attend on the back of a tweet or Linkedin update that I’ve made whilst helping them promote the event.
Being a small practice, social media also allows us to see how other people run their business. Apart from having conversations with other similar architect practices and construction professionals, I also follow and speak to business coaches, PR, web designers, marketers, photographers etc. Through this I’ve picked up a few ideas which have grown and developed. I also attended BE2camp and TedX Liverpool this year, both of which have been very beneficial.
You have been using QR codes and Augmented Reality for a few months now. How have these new technologies benefited you?
We have had QR codes for a while but were not really using them to their full advantage so for the first time, we actually printed a large QR code for a site hoarding in November. We have also been using them in our printed brochure to link to additional information on the website, such as videos or additional photographs of the project. These have been well received but I think the technology still needs explaining as many people are not aware of what QR codes are and how to use them.
I am quite excited about the possibilities of Augmented Reality (AR) and its use in the industry, especially with the majority of people having some sort of smartphone or tablet. We’ve done some image based AR in the #architectmap and some 3D models to show clients. It’s again a bit of a gimmick, but clients have been impressed when I pull out my iphone and guide them through their building.
At SNOW architects we have also been looking at Geo Located models, which are superimposed over a phone’s camera as you look at the site. We’ve had a lot of Twitter interest in this from all over the world, which is something I didn’t expect. I think the main thing disadvantage is that there isn’t a single app which can do all the things I would want so it’s a case of switching from app to app.
Who do you follow on Twitter and why?
I follow people who I think might inform me or entertain me. Most importantly it helps if they have an avatar and a bio filled in. Generally I follow people in the UK (especially local companies who we can work with or refer work to) and who are construction or property based. I regularly unfollow people who I think don’t suit me or constantly send me to a paywall website.
I follow a few product manufacturers but I don’t like people doing the hard sell to me. This is especially the case if we tweet about getting planning permission on a job, sometimes you then get spammed by lots of companies. I like to form a relationship with people first, I’m not going to recommend someone because they spammed me. I like to see informative tweets about how the product helps overcome a problem.
Do you think social media has allowed you to increase brand awareness of SNOW architects practice?
Most definitely, it has helped promote the company name so at least most people have actually heard of us when we go to industry events in Liverpool and Manchester. We have also had several job enquiries via Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook on the back of a tweet or status update which jogs someone’s memory.
Have you got any advice for other businesses who are still unsure about using social media?
I think a lot of people assume it takes a lot of time, but it doesn’t have too. I tweet whilst waiting for someone to turn up to a meeting or at the train station etc. I also automate some tweets in advance using the Buffer App. So my advice would be to just do it, you’ve nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Summary
A big thanks to Dave for sharing this information with us. He made some interesting points about how valuable social media can be for small businesses who don’t have huge marketing budgets. Through their presence on social media, SNOW architects have been able to raise their profile and make local companies aware of what they do and how they work. Attending networking events to meet people you have been tweeting with in person is a chance to strengthen relationships with industry peers and prospects, which could lead to future business opportunities. Dave is always keen to try out the latest technologies and evaluate how this can improve the business and benefit his clients. I look forward to seeing how he continues to use Augmented Reality on his future projects.
If you would like to ask Dave a question or have anything else to add about how architects can (and are) using social media then please leave a comment below.
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SNOW would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support throughout 2011 and wish you a happy, successful and prosperous 2012 and have a great Christmas too.
RegardsDave and KevinDirectors
SNOW architects ltdSNOW architects are a trusted RIBA Chartered Practice based in Liverpool employed locally and throughout the North West of England and North Wales by a wide variety of sectors.
Continuing from #AugmentedReality and the #Architectmap - The Use of Augmented Reality in the Construction Industry - Part1 about the use of Augmented Reality I have been investigating ways of using Augmented Reality for Architectural projects using mobile technology.
Whilst the technology has existed for many years on desktop and laptop machines there did not appear to be a way of presenting a 3D model of a project using a smartphone or tablet. The whole idea was to produce a free or cheap way of presenting models to our Clients. Quite a lot of methods of this involved a knowledge of code or programming or a large investment to purchase or develop an app. So after testing a few apps and ideas we came across daQRi which uses QR codes as a trigger image to host the 3d model.
Below are a few screen shots of the models used, for the purpose of testing the performance of the Iphone 4 we did exported three projects and produce a low polygon, medium polygon and high polygon model, one for each project.
To explain the process we produced the following video which shows the app in action.
If you would like to view the models yourself then simply scan the following QR Codes
I've also been testing some Geo Located models so look out for my next attempt.
Hope you enjoy and thanks to tech support at daQRi for their assistance.
Dave
Being a bit of a techie, I like playing with gadgets and software, I've been doing 3D models in CAD since 1988 and did my first website in 1996 so I do like to jump on the next big thing and have a play. So when I viewed articles about Augmented Reality I started getting excited about the possibilities, I've done some research and had a few twitter chats then on 30th Sept 2011 Mark Schumann (@MarkSchuey) posted a blog post Attempting Augmented Reality which I read with great enthusasim and promptly followed the instructions and downloaded the app. I was impressed and had a little play with it.
Today Mark posted a tweets about using AR on the #Architectmap (which is curated with Su Butcher)
"I'm looking to test out some #augmentedreality with the #architectmap community. More details on FB page"
"If you want to join the #augmentedreality action, download the @aurasma app and search for the 'ArchitectMap' channel"
Always up for a challenge, I made my first attempt at a piece of AR. I wanted to test something which was relatively easy for a first attempt, so am simply used an iPhone app which can recognise an image and then display a video on the device being used.
I have therefore created what is called an ‘Aura’ in the Aurasma App (@aurasma). It’s not clever or flashy, and there are plenty of other people out there doing much cooler stuff, but we all have to start somewhere. If you fancy giving it a go then follow the instructions below. This should work if you have an iPhone, iPad 2 or Android Smartphone.
- Install the Aurasma app from the iOS App Store or Android Market
- Search for the "ArchitectMap" Channel and Subscribe to it.
- As soon as the sharing is complete, hold your device up to my Twitter profile (pasted below for convenience but will work on Twitter itself).
- You should then see my first bit AR come to life.
Architect Map is on Google Maps http://t.co/VJng4EbS and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ArchitectMap to get yourself on the map follow Su Butchers instructions on her blog http://www.justpractising.com/construction-on-twitter/how-to-add-yourself-to-...
I've also been testing some Geo Located models so look out for my next attempt.
Hope you enjoy and thanks to Mark Schumann for his assistance/challenge/blog post.
Dave
15 iPhone Apps Every Architect Must Have - http://www.colorcoat-online.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/15-iphone-apps-every-architect-must-have/
The Best Construction Management Apps for the iPhone and iPad - http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-best-construction-management-apps-for-the-iphone-and-ipad-1082510/
SNOW architects ltd, Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE tel 0151 703 0500
SNOW architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Liverpool. SNOW architects are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.
Whether the projects are large or small, their considered approach to design incorporate the commercial aspects, ease of construction, functionality, cost effectiveness, servicing, engineering and building regulations, important considerations often disregarded by many architects at the early stages.
SNOW architects believe their designs at feasibility stage should not differ greatly from the scheme finally delivered on site. Their commitment to design and functionality is carried throughout the process from concept to the final constructed building.
As an RIBA Chartered Practice SNOW architects adhere to a code of conduct, have appropriate quality assurance procedures and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
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I was recently overwhelmed by somebody, a potential Client, who claimed they would not employ SNOW architects as all they do is twitter and Linked-in all day !!!
So I've written this small blog post to explain how and why SNOW architects use social media.
SNOW architects are appointed for the majority of work by recommendation or by word-of-mouth marketing, SNOW very rarely get any positive leads from advertising and the occasional lead from its website. SNOW use social media to keep our contacts and friends updated on what the practice is doing, the projects it has in the pipeline or projects which have just obtained planning permission.
SNOW regularly keep its followers updated, and it doesn’t have to take up hours of the day, most updates are done via Hootsuite or buffer, which in turn sends the updates to the Facebook page and Linked-in accounts. Updates, or tweets, are generally done whilst waiting for someone to turn up at a meeting, sitting on the train whilst commuting, or notice an interesting article on the internet. By using Twitter’s micro blogging, 140 character limit, keeps the message short and sweet, by linking the update across the various social media sites you can reach more followers as not everyone is on all of them at the same time.
Social media however, its not solely a one way activity, anybody who uses these services do need to interact and engage with others by asking and answering questions or referring businesses, the majority of our followers would like to find something you’ve said as interesting, engaging or entertaining. This twitter feed is then linked back to the SNOW website under the news section.
SNOW architects regularly update their status on Facebook, Linked-in and Twitter order to maximise business referrals. We were recently commissioned for a Student Accommodation feasibility study by an Engineer who had seen an update on Linked-in about obtaining planning approval for a student scheme in Liverpool City Centre. A recent photograph of our ECO Homes, which were on site at the time, was viewed by over 300 people within 24 hours.
This approach has seen SNOW get recognised in the various league tables that have been published recently by the Architects Journal, BD and the TCN/Construction News.
So as you will ascertain we do use social media but its well managed and we still offer our clients a high quality service, our portfolio of projects can be viewed on our website.
twitter - http://twitter.com/snowarchitects404040
linked in - http://www.linkedin.com/in/davecornett
buffer app - http://bufferapp.com/r/aaaf9
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A few people have asked for further information and photos so here you go :-
Eleanor Kathryn Cornett was born on Wednesday 1st June 2011 at the Liverpool Womens Hospital. Both mum and daughter are doing well and she's been getting treated well by her big bro' thanks for everyones messages Dave
This morning we've been to inspect the work on of our projects we have on site. This project on Lawrence Road, Wavertree, Liverpool sees this former derelict building reborn to form a 7 double bedroom student house (HMO). Extensive building work has been required as the building had very little structure left to the upper floors and roof after being neglected for several years, if not decades. A new dormer extension to the rear provides an additional two rooms in the roofspace. The scheme is nearing completion for the summer letting period and due to the high level of design, the quality of the fixtures and finishes we are sure this property will be let easily.
SNOW Architects approach to being sustainable is a sensible, minimal and proactive one, being able to provide sustainability to our projects and reusing of this type of building has meant the Client now has been able to be provided with a highly insulated shell to reduce running costs whilst converting the numerous derelict buildings in the area. Future schemes will include solar panels and rainwater harvesting. This project is one of several we have in the area providing similar accommodation. If you know of any property owners or investors buying this type of property then please ask them to take a look at our website http://www.snowltd.comDue to the success of the Construction Pool Networking events in Liverpool, they have decided to hold their first FREE networking event for the Construction Sector in Manchester and this month SNOW architects are pleased to be one of the sponsors.
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SNOW architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Liverpool. SNOW architects are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.
Whether the projects are large or small, their considered approach to design incorporate the commercial aspects, ease of construction, functionality, cost effectiveness, servicing, engineering and building regulations, important considerations often disregarded by many architects at the early stages.
SNOW architects believe their designs at feasibility stage should not differ greatly from the scheme finally delivered on site. Their commitment to design and functionality is carried throughout the process from concept to the final constructed building.
As an RIBA Chartered Practice SNOW architects adhere to a code of conduct, have appropriate quality assurance procedures and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
With the current difficulties in the economy and the challenges faced by the Construction and Property sectors getting things right quickly and efficiently has never been more important, SNOW can help you through these difficult times by outsourcing your working drawing packages to eliminate the peaks with resource requirements and the need to employ additional staff and purchase additional computer equipment and software.
Due to our wealth of experience in the construction industry, we currently offer a discreet consultancy service to other architects, engineers, contractors and consultants. This often involves the solving of complex technical issues, architectural detailing, construction technology and value engineering.
There are various types of work, which can be outsourced, and we can execute it for you at fraction of cost what you need to pay if you get it done in-house.
These work sections include following:
• Development of drawings from sketches, old drawings, survey data etc.
• Development of plans, elevations, sections on the basis of given data
• Development of detail drawings to be issued for construction.
• Development of presentation drawings.
• Development of architectural detail drawings.
We can assist in the delivery of full detailed design, specification and working drawings, and work in conjunction with yourselves to form a seamless partnership.
Projects we have worked on recently include -
• planning an building regulation drawings for a £2.5m barn conversion
• design and planning approval for a RICS Award winning hotel
• working drawings, tender packages and technical advice for the £1bn Stirling Prize nominated Liverpool One Project
• working drawings and tender packages for the RIBA awards nominated £24m university building
• working drawings and tender packages for a £3m BSIF
• working drawings for a £400k house extension
If you feel this service is interest to your practice please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion to see how we can help your company.
Regards
Not a great day for a site visit, but, as you can see the contractor on site is progressing nicely with these contemporary homes.
Further information can be found at http://www.snowltd.com/sherwood.html
SNOW architects offer a free consultation service to private clients in order to give them some simple advice covering design ideas, budgets, party wall matters, planning issues, finding consultants and contractors, etc.
‘How many times have you wished for more space, more light and more storage, only to shelve the idea in the face of the intimidating challenge of realising such changes? Now you can get an architect to come round to your place for only £40 and give you advice on how best to make it happen. Even better, the cash goes to charity.’
We can certainly help you get started. In exchange for this we simply ask for a nominal donation to one of the charities we support, raising much needed money each year while also helping those clients who may not have known where to begin.
In the past few years we have raised thousands of pounds for the Henshaws Society for Blind People and Shelter (via Architect in the House) and this year is the turn of the North West Cancer Research Fund.
At North West Cancer Research Fund we know that the research we fund is vital to finding the causes of Cancer.
We know that by funding the first stages of Cancer research we might not get the big headlines.
But we know that without us the bigger breakthroughs might never happen.
We also know that research is not glamorous. That doesn’t mean that the way we raise those funds can’t be.
NWCRF is a regional independent charity, each year we aim to raise between £750,000 and £1m for research into the causes of cancer. All our funding stays in the region we raise; with grants awarded to scientists in Bangor University, Lancaster University and the University of Liverpool.
The majority of these funds are raised by volunteer committees throughout the region; covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Shropshire and North and Mid Wales.
For every £1 raised an average of around 90p goes directly into research, making North West Cancer Research Fund one of the most value for money charities in the country.
Founded in 1948 as the Friends of the Liverpool Radium Institute, NWCRF are one of the oldest independent medical charities in the North West.
We have raised over £28 million for research to date.
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We received this interesting H&S update from our colleagues at Innov8 Safety Solutions. They have asked us to pass it on to our Clients and fellow construction Professionals. If you need further advice then please do not hesitate to contact
A new safety initiative targeting small-scale building projects is being launched across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show two thirds of all construction deaths in the North West, and more than half of the serious injuries, occur in the two counties.
During the next six months, HSE inspectors specialising in construction will be visiting short-duration building projects to offer support and advice to workers and contractors.
The inspection team which is taking part in the construction initiative
The new initiative will focus on projects which are being carried out on domestic properties, where health and safety may not ordinarily be a top priority.
Company owners and their employees will also be encouraged to attend one of a series of ten free health and safety awareness events to help improve standards in the industry. The first event will take place in Wigan on Thursday 7 October.
Neil Jamieson, Principal Inspector at HSE in the North West, said:
"Construction is one of Britain's most dangerous industries so we want to do all we can to offer support and advice to construction companies and their employees.
"The focus of this six-month initiative is to offer tips on improving health and safety on sites, but we will take action in cases where there is a high risk of injury or ill health.
"There are many risks to workers on construction sites, from falling off roofs to the inhalation of harmful substances such as asbestos or silica dust, causing life threatening health problems."
During the previous five years, there have been 41 deaths and 7,691 serious injuries in the construction industry across the North West, including 27 deaths and 4,130 serious injuries in Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
The free safety awareness event in Wigan will take place at the Territorial Army Centre on Canal Street at 5pm on 7 October. Employers and self-employed workers can book a place by calling 0161 952 8358.
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Local authority area | Deaths | Major injuries | 3-day injuries |
Cheshire | 10 | 403 | 720 |
Chester | 2 | 49 | 103 |
Congleton | 0 | 18 | 30 |
Crewe & Nantwich | 0 | 43 | 89 |
Ellesmere Port and Neston | 0 | 26 | 45 |
Halton | 1 | 48 | 83 |
Macclesfield | 3 | 70 | 117 |
Vale Royal | 0 | 48 | 80 |
Warrington | 4 | 101 | 173 |
Greater Manchester | 17 |
This plot of land is attached to a Grade II Listed Victorian villa built in 1866 and owned by our client and is situated in Cressington Park, a private park estate built by wealthy Victorian businessmen at the turn of the century, many of the buildings are listed for their architectural and historic importance, which means that the buildings and surroundings are protected and that developments cannot be made without permission from the parks committee and Conservation Area Consent.
SNOW architects ltd, Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE tel 0151 703 0500
SNOW architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Liverpool. SNOW architects are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.
Whether the projects are large or small, their considered approach to design incorporate the commercial aspects, ease of construction, functionality, cost effectiveness, servicing, engineering and building regulations, important considerations often disregarded by many architects at the early stages.
SNOW architects believe their designs at feasibility stage should not differ greatly from the scheme finally delivered on site. Their commitment to design and functionality is carried throughout the process from concept to the final constructed building.
As an RIBA Chartered Practice SNOW architects adhere to a code of conduct, have appropriate quality assurance procedures and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
looking to extend your home or build a new home in Cheshire? or looking for a Cheshire architect? or an architect based in Cheshire?
Planning Approval granted Upper Parliament Street Student Accommodation
SNOW architects are involved in numerous student accommodation schemes and at the end of August 2010 successfully won Planning Approval for this New Build block of 59 student rooms situated in Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool 8. The site is situated adjacent to Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral and in the Conservation Area. Ripe for redevelopment the piece of vacant land has had numerous schemes approved which have never come to fruition.
A building of this scale is in danger of being a monolithic block, and we felt that so much ‘modern and cheap' accommodation was defined by this. The design solution presented will provide something inviting, interesting, intriguing and attractive which replicated the original street pattern and complement the adjacent Grade II Listed buildings this led to the development of a comprehensive design for the regeneration of the site with the potential to assist in the regeneration of the local area. The result is an apartment block fronting and supporting the urban streetscape to both Upper Parliament Street, creating a new build element to the rear of the property whilst respecting and complementing the Conservation Area with regards to building line, mass, scale and form.
The project will combine our expertise in modern methods of construction and standardisation with sustainable design to achieve cost efficient construction and reduced running costs in use.
SNOW architects worked closely with Student Accommodation experts Accommod8 to ensure that their Client gets the maximum return on their investments and ensuring that the accommodation will be fully let and managed all year round.
Designing suitable accommodation for students requires a specialist understanding of the needs of these end users, whose presence and contributions are a key factor in making towns and cities sustainable and successful.
SNOW architects ltd, Blackburne House, Hope Street, Liverpool, L8 7PE tel 0151 703 0500
SNOW architects is a RIBA Chartered Architectural practice based in Liverpool. SNOW architects are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m. Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.
Whether the projects are large or small, their considered approach to design incorporate the commercial aspects, ease of construction, functionality, cost effectiveness, servicing, engineering and building regulations, important considerations often disregarded by many architects at the early stages.
SNOW architects believe their designs at feasibility stage should not differ greatly from the scheme finally delivered on site. Their commitment to design and functionality is carried throughout the process from concept to the final constructed building.
As an RIBA Chartered Practice SNOW architects adhere to a code of conduct, have appropriate quality assurance procedures and maintain professional indemnity insurance.
looking to extend your home or build a new home in Cheshire? or looking for a Cheshire architect? or an architect based in Cheshire?
Friday 6th August is the last day for our year-out student Stuart Beattie, who is returning to Liverpool University after a short holiday. Stu showed a keen interest in the running of the office and picked up some real world tips on how an architects office works in his short time here. We wish him every success and look forward to him returning soon... Good Luck Stu .
SNOW architects usually submit applications on behalf of their Clients for extensive extensions, but, this week we assisted a Client compile an objection to an application by a neighbour to build a large extension to their £2m property. The proposed extension would have a considerable overbearing effect on our Clients house and would also cause a nuisance. Using our software we were able to construct a sketch-up model to illustrate the effect of the extension on our Clients property.
Couple this with the extensive knowledge of planning policy we managed to make a cast iron case for the planning application to be deferred to committee and to a site visit.Updates
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We regularly take on smaller projects - critical for us are Clients are seeking to create something exceptional. http://t.co/Pe22y2qR #in
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Kevin McCloud to support the self-build surge - Corporate - Department for Communities and Local Government http://t.co/2K4pRHyp
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SNOW architects Daily is out! http://t.co/DZdxHnYv ▸ Top stories today via @MITarchitecture
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The BIM Overlay to the RIBA Outline Plan of Work http://t.co/omPiZNoi
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enjoying the sun http://t.co/7nrTppCw
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Read my interview with @PauleyCreative > How a UK architect practice uses social media http://t.co/uHMSlcga #in
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We are currently on site with this apartment project in Newsham Park Conservation Area http://t.co/nc6jzo0V #in
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SNOW architects Daily is out! http://t.co/DZdCeXZp ▸ Top stories today via @misskatsuragi
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Bentley architecture iBook now available http://t.co/YlMp6Rll
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Very cool, like minority report >> USB Dongle For Your Mac Makes The Kinect Look Like A Drunk, Stumbling Uncle http://t.co/jnFR6mok
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RT @googledave: Good luck to @CandiceCYC and @Bryan_phc ... Thinking about you all :-) keep us posted!! << I second that
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@EnjoytheBuild have you seen our mini app on the #architectmap app? Would love some feedback. Thanks
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@Miele212 think you've been hacked me linda just had a dodgy dm off you
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must says@AutoCAD_WS on the iPad is pretty good. Liking the markup tool. Wish @BentleySystems had something similar ?
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We are looking for introductions to small developers and investors who want a great service with a bit of design flair... Know any? #in
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Summary
SNOW are a trusted RIBA Chartered Practice based in Liverpool employed locally and throughout the North West of England and North Wales by a wide variety of sectors.
In addition, we maintain that small is beautiful because of the benefits to you. It’s not about the usual reasons… better response times, customer service, you can take that for granted, it’s about detail, design proposals that incorporate the commercial aspects of construction, engineering and cost.
SNOW are currently providing architectural services on projects with a contract value of up to £15m (with larger projects currently at feasibility stage). Our current live projects range from extensions to client’s homes, restaurants, hotels, industrial units, student accommodation and mixed use schemes.
Dave is also a featured "Expert" in Select Magazine, a property magazine for the Liverpool area.
Dave won the "Best Construction Services Provider" award at the 2009 BNI Gala Awards. and has been shortlisted for the "Property Services" award at the Downtown Liverpool In Business "Liverpool Business Awards" 2010 awards.
Dave was shortlisted for the "Property Professional of the Year" award at the Downtown Liverpool In Business "LiverCOOL" 2009 awards.
Experience
- 2003 - PresentOwner / SNOW architectsSNOW is a Liverpool based RIBA Chartered Architectural practice setup with Architect Kevin Shields to address our Clients needs.
- Sept 2009 - PresentFeature Writer/Expert for the Select Property Magazine / Select MagazineI write a regular column for the magazine were I answer readers questions on architecture and property.
- Mar 2005 - PresentArchitectural Technician / Building Design PartnershipI worked at BDP on a part-time contract basis on the £1bn Grosvenor Liverpool ONE scheme, were I advised on the technical issues of the car park underneath the new Chavasse Park, from structure, fire and building regulations dealing on a one to one basis with Laing O'Rouke.
- 1995 - PresentArchitectural Technician / Falconer Chester HallWorked on various projects in the Falconer Chester portfolio including Marriott Hotel in Queen Square and Speke, East Village - Duke Street, Roman Catholic Cathedral Steps and Masterplan, Temple Square, Queen Square, Hatton Gardens etc...
- Feb 1998 - PresentArchitectural Technician / Foster and PartnersWorked as an architectural technician and CAD manager
Education
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1999 - 2001Liverpool John Moores UniversityConstruction
