RISE Adaptations Ltd designs and installs accessible toilet and changing facilities in almost any kind of building and space, which means that many more people with disabilities can access venues and attractions that were previously either restrictive or completely unavailable to them. They appointed us as their architectural partner when they started the business in 2020, to help them with key aspects such as planning permission, building regulations, and architectural drawing packages.
We have worked with RISE on multiple locations throughout the UK and it is a relationship that we value highly. Not only is accessibility something that we’re really passionate about, one of the most interesting aspects of working with RISE is the complexity of many of the sites. They include outdoor spaces, listed buildings, confined spaces, and public sites. They have included sites in Scotland, where we had to work to the Scottish Building Regulations and Warrant process which is, as you would expect, different to English regulations. This involved obtaining railway approval for works on a live railway property.
Working with RISE has given us opportunities to do projects in some really interesting locations including Edinburgh Zoo, The National Space Centre, and Warwick Castle; each bringing their own challenges.
As well as these ‘high glamour’ locations, we have also helped them deliver accessible facilities to important spaces that people need to be able to use, such as schools, leisure centres, and transport hubs. Being able to play a part in making spaces accessible for people with disabilities is something that we’re really proud of. Plus, we love the vibrant images and graphics that RISE add to the interiors, personalising them for the site and adding aesthetic details to the functional space.
Accreditations: BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology, MCIAT, CSCS – Professionally Qualified Person
Skills: Autodesk CAD, Autodesk Revit / BIM, Contract Administration, Project Management, Principal Designer, Lumion / Twinmotion, SketchUp, Drone Operator and CAA licence holder
About Joe
As Associate, Joe is Tony’s right-hand man, playing an integral role in running the business and leading the team. Joe focuses predominantly on commercial and industrial clients and is a skilled project manager. Starting his career with Farrar Bamforth in 2010, he briefly went over to the dark side (Leeds) in 2015 but returned to the FBA fold in 2017 to take up a senior management role (and also because we’re awesome!). He introduced BIM and Revit to Farrar Bamforth and is the driving force behind our continued compliance and best practice in this area. His favourite project to date was the Magic Rock Brewery and Bar, in equal parts due to the creativity of the project and his love of beer.
And finally…
A lathering of high-end butter, Lurpak, is all Joe needs on his toast. Joe is a Civil Aviation Authority license holder and drone operator and, when he’s not working, enjoys following Huddersfield Town Football Club, music, travel, and time with the family.
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Accreditations: BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology, ACIAT
Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk CAD, BIM / Autodesk Revit, Computer Generated Images (CGI), SketchUp, Twinmotion
About Nathan
Joining us in 2023. Nathan is one of the freshest faces at Farrar Bamforth but he’s already making an impact. Nathan pursued a career in architecture due to a desire to create spaces that have a positive impact on both people and the environment and his favourite project so far was a residential development in Calderdale which made use of BIM to design a mix of dwellings on a multi-level site. He is also a regulation and policy enthusiast, and devoted to all the small details that help to keep us compliant. It was this attention to detail that helped secure him a promotion from Junior Architectural Technologist to Architectural Technologist in January 2024. See more here.
And finally…
Nathan’s favourite toast topping is… butter. In Nathan’s words “let’s make the world a butter place”. When not at work, Nathan enjoys baking cakes (more butter!) and then wondering where they’ve gone. We’re sure you feel ‘butter’ for knowing that 🙄
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Applying for and gaining the appropriate planning permission is a vital element of the architectural process; without it, you can’t proceed. Planning policy can be complex and, if not navigated correctly, can be time consuming and, sometimes, unsuccessful. We know planning. We understand the policies and the application requirements; in fact, we have a track history of securing planning permission on complex sites that initially seemed problematic.
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Building regulations are simultaneously the rules that keep us safe and the requirements that give architects and builders headaches as they strive for compliance with ever-evolving specifications. Not a problem for us though, as several members of the team live for the minutiae and details of regulations, and standards so we’re all over them. That not only means that your development complies with (and often, exceeds) building regs but that we also know the strategies for working with regulations in ways that don’t compromise creativity, function, or budgets.
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All projects that involve more than one contractor must have an appointed Principal Designer. It’s their job to advise and assist you on all aspects of health and safety on the project, starting at pre-construction phase. We can act as Principal Designer, ensuring that all parties comply with their responsibilities and that the build is safe for all working on it, all who may be affected by the works, and all who will use it once completed.
×Have a passion for making public buildings accessible to all? Take a look at our Lawefield School case study, where we remodelled the interior and created a new entrance to make the school accessible to all users. Alternatively, contact Eliot at eliot@farrarbamforth.co.uk or anyone else on the team to discuss what we can do for you on 01484 424008.
