Integra Architecture Sector
Integra Architecture is lead by associate Mervyn Franklin.
We offer architectural design services and through our network of associates can provide a integrated and full multi-disciplinary design service including structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, lifts and escalator and systems engineering
Services range from bid stage support, concept studies through feasibility to detailed design and construction stage support.
We have expertise in exploiting the commercial potential of new developments and enhancing existing facilities and design solutions encompass the latest in environmentally sustainable materials and technology.
We are able to offer flexibility in terms of team location; for example we can be co-located with your team in order to improve communication and relationships, alternatively we can work remotely as space and budgets dictate.
Our approach
Designing in the rail sector presents unique challenges often working in difficult situations or the demanding constraints of an existing track or station environment. A good understanding of the operational and engineering restrictions, combined with design innovation, is required to produce optimum outcomes.Railways have an important part to play in meeting the needs of national and regional economy. We recognise with increasing passenger numbers, improved performance and a shift to a more customer focused environment there is a demand for greater levels of safety.Future development cannot come at any cost, financially, environmentally or otherwise. With increased pressure to justify and explain CAPEX, infrastructure providers and train operators are looking for better returns from their investments.We believe this can be achieved through a rigorous managed approach to design, taking full advantage in the technological advancement of construction processes such as modularisation and off site fabrication to reduce timescales, costs and disruptionWe recognise the industry needs to improve its record in reducing emissions, both in noise and pollution, whilst demonstrating environmental responsibility. Sustainable development is crucial, recycled materials, alternative energy, methods of construction and “carbon neutral” buildings are all avenues that need to be explored.A station has importance in the community
- A station with excellent facilities speaks volumes about a town
- A station is the shop window for the railway and the local community
- Stations are a central link in the travel chain
- Station vitalisation, traffic connections and attractive appearance will forge closer links between the community and the railways
What makes a good station ……….
- Where health, safety and environmental protection are top priorities
- Secure stations – personal and vehicle/bicycle security
- Integrated mobility – interfaces with tram, bus and cycle etc
- Comprehensive range of services appropriate to the location
- Protection from the elements
- Visibility of trains – a sense of being part of the journey
- E-ticketing, e-shopping, personal communications
- Meeting places, shops, services, power recharging
Integra Architecture offers architectural design services for new railways stations, modernisation and development of existing stations and refurbishment of existing stations.
Through our network of associates, we can also provide an integrated and multi-disciplinary design service including structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, lifts and escalator and systems engineering.
Services include: - Franchise bid support- Escape and fire compliance- DDA compliance- Mobility, visual, language and cultural awareness- Knowledge of codes and standards ( NR/LU) - Concept studies and feasibility- Detailed design development- Heritage and planning - Interchange and multi-modal connections - Terrorism, safety and security- Sustainable and environmental considerations- Congestion relief and capacity enhancementsWe have expertise in exploiting the commercial potential of new developments and enhancing existing facilities and design solutions encompass the latest in environmentally sustainable materials and technology.
We are able to offer flexibility in terms of team location; for example we can be co-located with your team in order to improve communication and relationships, alternatively we can work remotely as space and budgets dictate.
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