Whitehaven Harbour Cumbria
The Whitehaven Harbour development is a pivotal project in the implementation of ‘Britain’s Energy Coast’, providing improved business accommodation and high quality housing on a prominent site along Cumbria’s Coastline.
The development offers an opportunity to continue the regeneration of this former working port which has been transformed into a thriving leisure marina over the past decade. Austin-Smith:Lord was awarded second place in this RIBA Open International Design Competition which attracted 139 entries.
LOCATION: WHITEHAVEN
CLIENT: MAGNUS HOMES
VALUE: £10M
COMPLETION: COMPETITION 2011
SERVICE: ARCHITECTURE
SECTOR: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURES: CURTINS
SERVICES: CUNDALL
COST CONSULTANT: GARDINER & THEOBALD
AWARDS: 2011 RIBA COMPETITION, PLACED 2ND
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