Patons Mercedes Benz, Carlisle

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Patons Mercedes Benz, Carlisle

Patons of Carlisle Ltd

  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

Built in 1986 the Mercedes Benz franchise was the practices first foray into dealership design. It was a pivotal project for the practice. Shortly afterwards UJP was commissioned to develop 4 sites in Hull (BMW), Glasgow (Mercedes Benz), Doncaster (BMW) and Nottingham (Porsche/LandRover) for Pendragon Plc.

The practice’s dealership portfolio has continued to expand year on year… 30 years on Unwin Jones is continuing to develop prestigious sites across all brands and is considered one of the leading exponents in the UK.

Langdale, Lake District

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Langdale, Lake District

Langdale Partnership / Langdale Leisure Ltd

  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

In 1981, the then new owners of the Langale Estate had an idea to create a high-quality time ownership resort around the existing hotel. 80 lodges were carefully sited over an area of 35 acres in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The small hotel was converted into a luxury Hotel & Country Club with the addition of a pool, spa and gym.

Langdale was the benchmark timeshare project in the UK, outselling all of its European rivals, in value and timescales, in the mid-Eighties. The project received the highest design commendation of any UK timeshare/leisure project being rewarded a full Civic Trust Design Award.

The success of the project brought UJP into the national spotlight in Hotel and Leisure design.

35 years on, the practice is continuing to design innovative, luxurious projects for Langdale…

Underscar Manor, Nr Keswick

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Underscar Manor, Nr Keswick

Underscar Manor Developments

  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

Underscar is a 26 unit time-ownership resort on the side of Skiddaw, near Keswick in the Northern Lakes. Inspired by the adjacent Underscar Manor Hotel, an italianate villa, the units sit within the walls of the old kitchen garden. Each property enjoys unforgettable views over Keswick and across Derwent Water to the northern fells and many of the Lake District’s highest peaks. A central courtyard contains a series of water features, pools and cascades, which are influenced by the Moorish water gardens of Southern Spain and Morocco. The development also includes a luxury Health Spa.

M6 Services, Tebay

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M6 Services, Tebay

Westmorland Motorway Services Ltd

  • Masterplanning
  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

UJP was responsible for all aspects of the new build Tebay East (southbound) which included restaurant, shops, WCs, kitchens and other visitor facilities.

At Tebay West (northbound) the practice designed large extensions to form new restaurant areas and was responsible for the extension and refurbishment of Tebay Hotel.

The design, a completely fresh approach to service station design at the time, took reference from the natural surroundings to create relaxing environments with stunning views over the northern fells. They continue to win awards and are regularly cited as people’s favourite motorway services!

Hyatt Regency, St Lucia

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Hyatt Regency, St Lucia

Rochamel Developments

  • Masterplanning
  • Architecture

Unwin Jones Partnership were Masterplanners, Architects and Lead Consultant for a new 300 bedroom 5 star Hyatt Regency Resort Hotel on the Pigeon Island Causeway in St. Lucia, which opened in 2000. The masterplan also includes 90 timeshare units and a number of luxury villas.

The Hotel is now the Sandals Grande St Lucian

The Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, Co Durham

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The Serenity Spa, Seaham Hall, Co Durham

Oriental Spa Ltd

  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

This ground breaking facility – a series of connected circular pavilions – houses treatment rooms, thermal areas, pools, changing facilities, gym, dance studio and restaurant in a building inspired by the architecture of Far-East Asia and Feng-Shui principles.

Rheged Discovery Centre, nr Penrith

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Rheged Discovery Centre, nr Penrith

Westmorland Ltd

  • Architecture
  • Lead Consultant
  • Contract Administration

Rheged (“The Village in the Hill”) is one of the largest grass roofed buildings in Europe. The wealth of facilities includes a large format film theatre and pre-show area, exhibition spaces, conference and meeting facilities, cafes and restaurants, kid’s play area, retail areas… Despite the large floor area and height of the building the design minimises the impact on the surrounding area by disguising it as a Cumbrian hill. Rheged, however, is not a cave. When the visitor enters through a small “tunnel” they are met by a cavernous space that is full of natural light which floods in through a series of high level rooflights and vertical glass walls.

Campo Real, Nr Lisbon

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Campo Real, Nr Lisbon

Turcifez Investments

  • Master Planning
  • Architecture

Following production of the project masterplan the practice prepared the detailed design of this former vineyard which includes a new 150 bed 5* hotel and spa, 18 hole golf course with villas, townhouses and apartments overlooking the fairways of the golf course.

Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Aviemore

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Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Aviemore

Cairngorm Chairlift Company

  • Architecture

The £15m (2001) project consisted the replacement of an existing chairlift system with a funicular railway and the provision of major new buildings within the Cairngorm Ski Area. The site is at high altitude on the northern edge of the Cairngorm, whose fragile environment was recognized as being of international conservation importance. UJP worked closely with Highlands Council and Scottish National Heritage. The remoteness and exposure of the site challenged the team to logistically organise the project around the short periods when construction was possible.