Category: Religious and Cultural Centres

Architect: Atelier | UWA Architects

This project was divided over two phases, phase 1 included a partial refurb and completion of the original installation utilising energy efficient M&E equipment such as LED lighting complete with dimmable controls, new gas boilers, fan coil units and MVHRs. Phase 2 comprised of a full new build and extension to the existing construction which also utilised the same energy efficient systems as phase 1. The finalised building offered a comfortable space for prayer, group meetings, teaching and welfare.

Duties: Full M&E detailed design

New build Mosque and Madrassah constructed on a new site at Gamel Road in Leicester. The focus was to provide a fully air-conditioned prayer hall in a naturally ventilated and energy efficient building. This produced an environment conducive to learning, resulting in an outstanding community venue.

Duties: Full detail design, including thermal modelling and natural ventilation modelling.

Client: ISKCON

Conversion of the old Midland Bank building into a multi faith worship hall, social spaces, and living quarters. BEC were employed to develop the concept design for the overall development, including substantial catering facilities in the basement.

Only phase 1 has been implemented on site to date, which has enclosed works to make the building occupiable whilst further fund raising is secured.

Duties: M&E design, and site monitoring of the installation.

Client: Kent Muslim Welfare Association

New build Mosque constructed on a new site at Canterbury Street in Gillingham. BEC are appointed for this project to provide full detail design and thermal modelling. The focus was to provide a fully air-conditioned prayer hall in a naturally ventilated and energy efficient building. This produced an environment conducive to learning, resulting in an outstanding community venue.

Duties: Full detail design including thermal modelling and natural ventilation modelling.

Client: Masjid Umar Madrassah, Leicester

New build 16 classroom Madrassah, with commercial kitchen and prayer hall, constructed on the existing Mosque site on Evington Lane in Leicester. The focus was to provide a fully air-conditioned prayer hall in a naturally ventilated and energy efficient building. This produced an environment conducive to learning, resulting in an outstanding community venue.

Duties: Full detail design, including thermal modelling and natural ventilation modelling.

Client: Krishna Avanti Primary School

Working for the M&E contractor, BEC designed the building services required for 16 classrooms primary school with a commercial kitchen and school hall. Construction was a combination of new build, renovation and conversion of a large Victorian property.

Duties: Full detail design, including SBEM and EPCs.