Hunters: Architects, Building Consultants and Civils & Structures

Hillhouse Extra Care Gets the Green Light Our architects have secured planning for Hillhouse, an extra care scheme in Waltham Abbey, Essex. Designed for Essex Housing and Housing 21, this project will bring 60 affordable apartments to the area. With a layout reflective of traditional alms houses, a u-shape plan around gardens, the design creates an optimised circulation strategy achieved through a corridor-based plan. Design for dementia support is a paramount throughout with communal spaces strategically placed to make the most of varying external conditions, with terraces facing both north and south. The building connects to the public realm and to nearby facilities including the health and sports centres. James Wallace, Director said '‘Obtaining planning on Hillhouse has been a challenge, but ultimately it will become an important addition to the Waltham Abbey area bringing much needed affordable extra care to the local community mixed with an attractive environment providing new homes for those in later life.'' Kate Henry-Aston, Mark Baines, Peter Gibson, Tim Ashton, Morgan Parrack, Amar Mahil, David Capel, Guy Chapman, John Matthews

Our John Barker Place scheme is gathering momentum with Phase 2 completion. 46 new homes for social rent and shared ownership. Mark Baines

Jayne Hall Joins Expanding Building Safety Act team Jayne Hall, BSc(Hons) PPCABE C.BuildE FCABE, has joined the Hunters Building Consultancy team as an Associate specialising in the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. An experienced Building Control Specialist Surveyor and Chartered Building Engineer, her extensive career includes both the position of past President at Chartered Association of Building Engineers and past President of LABC (Local Authority Building Control). Guy Chapman, Director said ‘‘It’s good to have Jayne on board in our team. As a company that has achieved both Gateway 2 and 3 we are leaders in the field and Jayne brings with her impressive experience to help deliver our different projects.’’ Jayne has a substantial history of working within the construction industry and is an expert in quality and compliance, Building Regulations and associated legislations, sustainability, renewable energy, accessibility, and social housing. She has worked for both Local Authorities and within the private sector. Jayne is passionate about equality and is an advocate for women in construction, supporting the improvement of gender diversity in the industry. https://lnkd.in/eihdX-9K #WomenInConstruction #IWD25 #BuidingSafetyAct #BuildingEngineers #Career #BuildingConsultancy #London Kate Henry-Aston, Mark Baines, James Wallace, Tim Ashton, Peter Gibson, Morgan Parrack, Amar Mahil, David Capel, John Matthews

We are absolutely over the moon that Zheng Chee Cham has passed his architectural RIBA Part 3 Qualification at the London Metropolitan University. Cham originally studied in Malaysia before completing his Part 2 at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. His Part 3 case study was based on his role and learnings working on the design of Mental Health Crisis Assessment Services. Tim Ashton, Director at Hunters commented ‘We are delighted that Cham has successfully passed his Part 3 professional exam, he is a key part of our healthcare team, it’s a great milestone for him and for Hunters.’ Read more https://lnkd.in/ejDAq8f3 A massive congratulations from everyone at Hunters. We look forward to him continuing to bring his fresh perspective and unique ideas to our team. Mark Baines, Kate Henry-Aston, Peter Gibson, James Wallace, David Capel, Morgan Parrack, John Matthews, Guy Chapman

Hunters on Royal Borough of Greenwich Dynamic Purchasing System SPS2964 We have been appointed on the Royal Borough of Greenwich Dynamic Purchasing System for their Multi-Disciplinary Consultants Tender. Hunters can now provide Architectural, Building Surveying, Building Safety Act / CDM / Principal Designer, Clerk of Works, Health & Safety Adviser, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Employers Agent professional services for the Borough. The DPS is in place until 2029. Mark Baines Managing Director at Hunters added ‘We are thrilled to have been selected for the DPS. As a multi-disciplinary practice, we provide a range of services for Local Authorities helping them to create community driven homes, spaces and public buildings. We look forward to working with Greenwich as they deliver their building needs.’ For more information about our services or if you are considering projects and want to discuss how we can help, please email Mark Baines. Kate Henry-Aston, Tim Ashton, James Wallace, Peter Gibson, David Capel, Amar Mahil, Guy Chapman, John Matthews, Morgan Parrack

Associate Director Veronica Fiore, from our BSA team, is walking for the Cork University Hospital Neuro Surgical Unit. Good luck to her and all the other participants. Donations are welcomed.

Hunters Associate Director, Veronica Fiore, elected as Vice President of CABE Board We are really thrilled that Veronica Fiore, who is part of our CDM / Building Safety Act / Principal Designer Team, has been elected on to the Chartered Association of Building Engineers Board as Vice President. This achievement was announced at the Associations recent AGM. Veronica commented ‘I’m delighted to be working with the wider CABE board and look forward to starting the position in June especially at such a crucial time in the industry. I believe in the importance of supporting colleagues and professionals from different backgrounds and I’m passionate about being able to support CABE in shaping the future of the industry and professional membership.’ Mark Baines Managing Director added ‘‘Veronica is an outstanding member of our Building Safety team, and the new position reflects her dedication and diligence in the sector. We wish her all the best in the position – well done’’ Veronica has been serving on the CABE Board since 2022, as an ordinary member, and in 2024 was selected by the board to stand for election. She continues to be a part of the Membership Professional Standards Committee (referred to as “MPSC”), a subcommittee of the CABE Board since its inception in 2019. read more https://lnkd.in/eqmRuyRX #BuildingSafetyAct #VicePresident #BuildingEngineers #WomenInConstruction #CDM #BuilldingConsultancy Guy Chapman, Kate Henry-Aston, James Wallace, Peter Gibson, Tim Ashton, Morgan Parrack, Amar Mahil, David Capel, John Matthews

WE WON!! Our Healthcare Team are celebrating as our Waddesdon Wing in Stoke Mandeville Hospital won “Best Acute Design” in the coveted Healthcare Design Awards 2025. The awards recognise innovation and excellence in the design of care facilities. We designed it with patients and their families in mind, this space combines functionality with a welcoming environment. Tim Ashton, Director commented ‘Stoke Mandeville is a great example of a collaborative approach through intensive consultation with patients, staff and visitors. The design of the new wing reflects those who use it, engaging and playful throughout the children’s ground floor and calm and sophisticated in the women’s clinics upstairs. We are absolutely delighted with this award.’  A huge thank you to the paediatric and maternity team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Art in Site, Western Building Systems Ltd, SMP and MESH Construction Consultancy and of course our team at Hunters read more https://lnkd.in/eDtvHPVB #HEALTHCAREDESIGNAWARDS25 Morgan Parrack, Liam Miguel McNicholl, Mark Baines, Kate Henry-Aston, James Wallace, David Capel, Peter Gibson, Amar Mahil, Guy Chapman, John Matthews Nexus Media Group

Our Later Living team has completed the Royal Cambridge Home in Molesey, Surrey, a 32-bedroom charity care home, with links to the armed forces, that supports independent living alongside residential care and dementia care. The homely comforts include a garden lounge and dining room which open onto an impressive garden with a mature cedar tree along with additional lounges, a library, and a hair salon. En-suite bedrooms are positioned in clusters with shared facilities. Hunters acted as Executive Architects. Find out more// https://lnkd.in/efqvfSiz Kate Henry-Aston, Mark Baines, Tim Ashton, James Wallace, Morgan Parrack, Peter Gibson, Amar Mahil, David Capel, Guy Chapman, John Matthews

We were delighted to see Abbey O’Rawe and Luis Rojas-Paipilla from our healthcare team spreading their design expertise at the p23 event. Tim Ashton, Morgan Parrack, Kate Henry-Aston, Mark Baines, James Wallace, Peter Gibson, Amar Mahil, David Capel, Guy Chapman, John Matthews