We are delighted to report the plans for a £16 Million health centre in Abergele has been given conditional approval. The health centre aimed at providing care for people with acquired brain injuries and early onset dementia will provide much needed facilities. The scheme includes a purpose designed 32 bed unit for acquired brain injury care complete with hydrotherapy suite and dedicated therapy street.  The scheme also provides for specialist early onset dementia care and research facilities in a bespoke 68 bed unit and is completed by a 30 bed private surgical unit which provides two operating theatre suites and ancillary accommodation and crèche.

For more on this story please follow the latest news link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-14135487

Gilling Dod Architects have constantly invested in the latest Computer Aided Design Technology and skills to guarantee we continually deliver best value to our clients.  In late 2009 we invested in BIM Technology by introducing Autodesk’s Revit which has delivered benefits to our clients, and supply chain partners. Gilling Dod’s most recent project working on Revit is the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital a £90Million acute hospital due for completion in 2014. The use of Revit has enhanced communications within the project design team and detailed models allow more effective co-ordination with our partners and the fellow consultants who can use the Revit architectural model to aid in their design work throughout all the design stages.

One of the key advantages of using Revit is the early route in 3D conceptual design, this is then progressed forward into a fully coordinated BIM model.  Other advantages of using Revit are the constant coordination of changes, as any changes in plan design are applied automatically to the elevations/sections. Full parametric design increases the efficiency and accuracy of building design, allowing the production of fully integrated scheduling and quantifying of every component within the scheme.

For further information on the Autodesk Revit software or the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital please contact a member of our team.

Bringing Innovation and Creativity to the NHS

Gilling Dod Architects recently featured an editorial piece in the Construction Magazine which focuses on bringing Innovation and Creativity to the NHS.  The article highlights a selection of current and completed schemes including the new £39.9 Million Surgical Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, the £31 Million Lancashire Cardiac Centre and £32 Million Women's and New Born Unit at Burnley Hospital.

For further information about any of the projects featured or to request a copy of the Construction Magazine and the full article please contact Sarah DeLucia on 0151 2367341 or email sarah.delucia@gillingdod.com

The planning application for Abergele Medical Campus has been submitted and we have been advised today that it has been validated.

January 2011 saw the launch of our new and improved website which marks a new chapter in the company’s development.  Our website is a showcase of our completed and current projects while simultaneously communicating with our clients and contacts about out latest activity and news.

Gilling Dod continues to expand our offering to clients and we hope this site will provide a showcase for our design services. Please feel free to send your feedback or any project enquiries to sarah.delucia@gillingdod.com