Journal – Walters Architects

Care Home Project

Walters Architects have been working on a care home scheme in Leicester for the last couple of years and now the project is almost complete, we have sent our photographer to take a few snaps for our new website. Here is a quick preview. The project included two large single extensions, formal out door areas,…

WAP!

Walters Architects are pleased to announce the winner of their 2020 WAP (Walters Architects Prize) which has been awarded to BA 3 Student, Haagar Yousif of Leeds Beckett University. The award was initially intended for the the best final year image but has quickly evolved into the award for the best building related image. Whilst…

Walters Architects Drawing Award

Walters Architects are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring an award for the best sketch or drawing by an undergraduate on the Architecture degree programme at Leeds Beckett University from 2021. The prize is aimed at encouraging students to expand their sketching and drawings skills in order to explore creativity in a freer,…

North Finchley Development

Walters Architects are just finalising the relevant information required for a planning application associated with this small apartment scheme in North Finchley, London. The three storey building is situated on a tight triangular site to the rear of an existing apartment building, also owned by our client, and is within close proximity to more conventional…

A Mock Up, Knocked Up

Walters Architects has just received word that the joinery workshop assisting the contractor has finished a “Mock Up” of the frame on our new timber extension in Leicester, for our approval. This is a really exciting stage of the project as Mock Ups are brilliant for communicating ideas and resolving details before the contractor starts…

Maidenhead Care Home Extension

Walters Architects have secured full Planning Permission to extend and refurbish a Care Home in Maidenhead for one of their existing clients. The works are extensive and include a new entrance, single two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new masonry boundary wall. This scheme will be classed as phase I of the…

Coping with COVID-19

Walters Architects should have attended a contract valuation meeting today on one of our smaller domestic sites but, due to Covid 19, the contractor is officially off site and the practice are all working from home. To make the most of the situation, the client has decided to visit site, take photographs and send them…

Commercial Planning Application

Even though the office is working remotely, it isn’t slowing us down. Walters Architects have just submitted a planning application for a large retaining wall on a mixed commercial site in Leicester. Designed to split the steep site into two level parts, the retaining wall is supported by anchoring back into reinforced soil with sheet…

Extending within a Conservation Area

Walters Architects have worked with the planners and conservation officers to arrive at this timber framed extension to a substantial home within a Conservation Area…

We’re looking for a new Architect to join the team

We are seeking an energetic architect, to join our friendly, award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice in Leicester. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious architect wanting to make their mark on a small and dedicated practice focusing on modern architectural excellence. Please email for a full detailed job description and details of salary, benefits and…