Michael Cook Associates is an RIBA Chartered Practice, providing Architectural and Construction Consultancy services to both local and national clients.

PROFILE

Michael Cook Associates has origins that extend back to the early 1940’s when the practice was first established in Worthing.

Since those early beginnings we have built up an impressive portfolio of projects throughout the South East and across the UK, embracing commercial, industrial, education and residential and many other building types.

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About

Michael Cook Associates has over 25 staff in its Worthing office, all of whom are committed to providing an excellent service. We are proud of our record of repeat projects from many of our clients. To ensure that this continues, Quality Control is regarded as paramount and the Company is certified under BS ISO EN 9001.

In this section you can find details of our people, experience and approach, all of which ensure that our projects work, last and exceed expectations.

VISION

'creating innovative, contextual + sustainable solutions that work, last and exceed expectations'

We aspire to this vision, and through previous projects and client references we can demonstrate how we have achieved this.

In following our typical project process, we will:

• Engage with you to develop your brief, and prepare a project programme
• Prepare feasibility studies and set the project goals
• Challenge these studies with our clients
• Develop a ‚'signed off' scheme including any key
• stakeholders input
Prepare and submit a high quality Planning
• Application
• Develop the Construction package including advice on procurement routes, contractor analysis,
• and managing the tender process.
• Administer the construction process through to completion
• Carry out a final review of the construction process to ensure defects are rectified and goals have been achieved

PEOPLE

• Adam King
• Amy Cheung
• Bruce Johnson
  
• Cécilia D'avolio
 
• Craig Boddington
BSc (Hons) ACIAT | Director
Having qualified in 2000 with First Class Degree with Honours in Architectural Technology, Craig joined PWA Chartered Building Surveyors and worked on a range of new build and refurbishment projects until joining Michael Cook Associates in September 2002. Craig became an Associate of the practice in 2004 and was promoted to Director in 2008. He has a wide range of experience of both New Build and Refurbishment projects within Residential, Educational, Commercial and Industrial sectors. Recently Craig has been responsible for Production Information and Contract Administration of key Projects for the Practice with values up to £35m. Craig is also responsible for the running and development of the Practice’s IT infrastructure and CAD systems.


• Daniel Westwater
• Emma Yarham
RIBA | Director
Emma qualified as an architect and became a member of the RIBA in 1998. Following 2 years employment with Kinloch Holliss & Young and 6 years employment as an Associate with an architectural practice in Guildford, joined Michael Cook Associates in 2003. After becoming an Associate in 2004, Emma was promoted to Director in 2007. With extensive experience of both residential new build and refurbishment projects, including Masterplanning, combined with experience in the commercial sector.


• Gary Kelly
• Jack Willmott
MCIAT RMaPS | Director
After 10 years employment as an Associate with Building Design Co. Partnership, Jack joined Michael Cook Associates (under previous practice name of Gamble Cook Partnership) in 1985. He became an Associate in 1988 and then a Director of Michael Cook Associates in 1995. Qualified as a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technicians in 1970 and the Association of Project Safety in 1995, he has extensive experience of both new build and refurbishment projects in all sectors of the building industry.


• Jenny Hunter
• Kean Elliott
• Linda Thomas
• Mark Burchett
• Mark Hansford
• Michael Terry
• Mike Standing
• Neil St Clair
• Paul Jacob
• Phil Clark
   
• Richard Harding
• Richard Smale
Educated at Brighton College and then the School of Architecture in Brighton, Richard qualified as an Architect in 1973. Richard first joined L H Fewster and Gamble whilst training in 1969 and rejoined permanently in August 1972. He became a full Partner in the renamed Gamble Cook and Warner in 1979 and went on to set up Michael Cook Associates in 1991 with three of the Partners, and has been a Director of the Company since its formation. Richard has personally controlled the majority of the Housing Association and large residential developments.


• Rob Hughes
• Sarah Millard
• Selina Walker
• Steve Hole
   
• Stuart Eatock
RIBA | Director
Stuart is a Design Director taking the lead in projects from £250K to £25M with experience of Public and Private projects in Education, Housing, Commercial and Retail sectors. Since joining Michael Cook Associates in 2002, Stuart has worked on a variety of projects, including developing three phases of new accommodation at Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School and Horsham Nursery & Childrens Centre for West Sussex County Council. Qualified as an architect and registered with the Architects Registration Board in 1999, he has extensive experience of both new build and refurbishment projects and a keen interest in developing education design. Outside the office Stuart is a Civil Trust Award Assessor and mentors students at Brighton University.


• Suzanne Guglielmino
• Tony Clark
MCIAT | Chairman
Having trained locally at colleges in Brighton and Chichester, Tony joined the Worthing practice of Fewster and Gamble in 1972. Having become a Partner of Gamble Cook and Warner in 1975, along with three other partners of that practice, Tony set up Michael Cook Associates in 1991. On becoming Chairman in 2004 he now has responsibility for the overall running and promotion of Michael Cook Associates. Tony has a wealth of knowledge in the industry resulting from experience of both new build and refurbishment projects within the areas of Commercial, Industrial, Retail, Leisure and Residential development. He is experienced in large scale project control and in all forms of Contract Administration with particular reference to the site inspection role associated with the Practices projects.

SKILLS

Our skill base encompasses all aspects of design and planning including architecture, town planning and sustainable design.

We provide traditional architectural services to our clients, working with the client’s Design Teams to deliver the highest quality of service. In addition we can provide the necessary additional skills ourselves to ensure a comprehensive and well rounded service to our clients.

By combining our in-house and outsourced computer visualisations with CAD drawings we are able to convey the high quality of our schemes and provide excellent presentation standards.

From inception to completion, our clients know they can rely on our diverse pool of skills to help them through every stage of the project.

Construction Management

Covering all areas of management, Michael Cook Associates has the resources to ensure that every aspect of a project is handled expertly and efficiently.

From initial feasibility studies through to occupation, our staff provide Construction Management experience and offer a turnkey service, taking full responsibility for the co-ordination, management and motivation of all designers and contractors involved in the work. Our overall aim is for a successful project and a satisfied client.

Project Management

As accredited members of the Association of Project Managers, Michael Cook Associates has the resources to ensure that every aspect of a project is handled expertly and efficiently. From initial feasibility studies and project planning through to occupation and building operation, our staff provide Project Management experience and offer a turnkey service, taking full responsibility for the co-ordination, management and motivation of all designers and contractors involved in the work. Our Project Management service can provide a client with a single point of contact, ensuring that the construction process is simple, easy to understand and effective. We can effectively combine this service with design, CDM and sustainability responsibilities to ensure a high-quality, cohesive and cost-effective construction solution. Our overall aim is for a successful project and a satisfied client. Please contact Stuart Eatock should you wish to discuss any aspect of Project Management.

Masterplanning

Where people live, work and spend their leisure time has a major effect on their lives. Places need to be well planned, well designed and well managed to provide a good quality of life. At Michael Cook Associates Masterplanning is the first step in creating attractive environments. Every site has its own particular brief, setting, and set of challenges, and each site demands a unique response. We excel at understanding each development's setting to help to influence and create attractive and strongly defined public places.

Feasibility Studies

Michael Cook Associates provides a wide variety of planning and feasibility study services. Feasibility studies are an important aspect of the pre-design and pre-approval phase of projects, allowing sites to be evaluated for suitability.

During the feasibility phase we can:

• Undertake site visits
• Prepare concept design drawings
• Evaluate one or more sites, including Option Appraisals
• Obtain Cost Plan advice
• Identify potential Risks
• Provide written reports

Feasibility studies can protect from some of the unknowns that often arise during the course of a project. We have the necessary experience to help explore a project before any significant amount of resources needs to be invested.

Multidisciplinary

We have forged numerous close working relationships with many other consultants in the South East and this allows us to form Multidisciplinary Teams which can provide a total service if required. Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical %26 Electrical Design and Landscaping are all possible through a single appointment. These working relationships will improve the quality of service and products which can be provided to our clients.

CDM Service

Our qualified CDM Co-ordinators are trained to meet the high standards set by the RIBA, CITB, and Association for Project Safety. As the single point of contact for all Health and Safety issues, we will ensure all work complies with CDM regulations. We will prepare and submit all relevant information, including Pre-construction Information Packs, HSE notifications, and Health & Safety Files on completion. We have experience of assessing Designers and Contractors competence under the regulations, and reviewing Risk Registers, and Contractors Health & Safety Plans. Most importantly, we advise our clients on the relevant issues at each stage of the project development to ensure that they comply with the legislation.

Sustainability

At Michael Cook Associates, sustainability is carefully considered on all of our projects, at all stages. Sustainable design is "front loaded" compared with traditional design and, as such, early design decisions are critical. Issues such as building orientation, renewable energy, and modern technologies are discussed with clients and other consultants to ensure an integrated solution.

The selection of construction methods, structure and building fabric are all undertaken with reference to the Green Guide to Specification, with the aim of using only 'A' rated materials. Many of our projects are now BREEAM Assessed to ensure the best environmental solution is developed and to assist in key decision making. We have experience in designing integrated low energy and low environmental impact buildings, both cost effectively and to the highest design quality.

Code for Sustainable Homes

Michael Cook Associates now offer a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor service for both open-market and affordable residential development alongside our existing design, project management and CDM services.
Code for Sustainable Homes replaces the EcoHomes standard and is the new means of measuring the sustainability of new homes. The Code is made up of nine categories, with minimum standards set for energy and water usage within homes. All affordable housing currently has to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, and it is likely that open-market housing will also need to meet Level 3 in 2011.
As part of our service, Michael Cook Associates provide specific feasibility and pre-construction advice for initial sketch proposals, planning schemes and building regulations applications to allow clients to tailor developments to meet a desired or required Code for Sustainable Homes level. As a practice, we are committed to improving the market recognition of sustainable housing, promoting the various types of renewable energy and minimising energy
Please contact Neil St Clair should you wish to discuss any aspect of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

BREEAM

Michael Cook Associates are a licensed BREEAM Assessor for the BREEAM Education scheme. As a BRE Global licensed assessor we submit BREEAM assessment reports and register BREEAM assessments for certification by BREEAM/BRE Global.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishments Environmental Assessment Method) is the worlds leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the key measure used to describe a buildings environmental performance.
As part of our assessment strategy, we aim to mitigate the impacts of buildings on the environment and stimulate demand for sustainable buildings, incorporating innovative environmental design into buildings at feasibility stage.
Michael Cook Associates are committed to improving the market recognition of low environmental impact buildings and to ensure that best environmental practice is incorporated in buildings, minimising energy and water use whilst considering the use of renewable technologies.
Please contact Education Director Stuart Eatock should you wish to discuss any aspect of BREEAM.

Accreditation

• RIBA Chartered Practice
Association of Project Safety Members
• Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme Members
• Association of Project Management Members
• Exor Management Services Gold Accreditation Level Members
• Constructionline Members
• ISO 9:001 Accredited
• ISO 14:001 Registered (Awaiting Accreditation)
• BREEAM Certified Education Assessors
• Stroma Certified Code for Sustainable Homes Assessors

PROJECTS

All of the projects carried out by the Practice are Director led, ensuring strong leadership and continuity throughout their duration.

The Directors are supported by a team of Associates and staff which includes architects, technicians, and CDM Coordinators.

Together we are able to provide a wide range of expertise for new building and refurbishment in the commercial, industrial, residential, retail, leisure and education sectors.

CAREERS

At Michael Cook Associates we believe that working in architecture should be about learning and delivering. We create project teams that encourage people to develop their careers and skills in design, technical detailing and contract administration.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working hours, pension contributions and professional subscriptions.

Through a programme of induction and appraisals we encourage staff to develop a range of skills, with opportunities for promotion and increased levels of responsibility.

We are conveniently located within 10 minutes walk of a mainline station, and our recently refurbished offices include shower facilities for cyclists and a break-out area for lunch.

Work should be balanced with fun and the directors at MCA are committed to ensuring staff social events are arranged on a regular basis. Events have included Golf, Wake Boarding, Wine Tasting, Go-karting and racing at Goodwood.

We are pleased to receive career details from talented architects, technicians and interior designers interested in joining our practice.

Contact

Michael Cook Associates
Brooklyn Chambers
11 Goring Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 4AP

Email the Office

01903 248777 Telephone
01903 248666 Fax


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