Projects
New Regional Office and Training Centre
Client
Guide Dogs
Location
Redbridge
Description
Construction of a fit-for-purpose new building to replace the older facilities on site. The new building supports the Client’s new approach to how they deliver their services, following their principles in access and inclusion, dog day care, training and enrichment, and in support services to people with sight loss, including children.
Alongside the dog training facilities at the Centre are training rooms for people with sight loss, a vet consultation room, supported care units and associated office and staff facilities, all designed to be easily used by its staff, volunteers and visitors.
The daylit spaces are of a scale and layout appropriate to all its users and dogs, with creative solutions for a multi-use Hub, a sensory garden and an environment that can be enjoyed by those with visual impairment.
The building meets BREEAM Excellent.
