Francis Roberts Architects » LEISURE http://www.francisroberts.com Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:02:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Blackpool Tower opens http://www.francisroberts.com/2011/09/05/blackpool-tower-reopens/ http://www.francisroberts.com/2011/09/05/blackpool-tower-reopens/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:59:30 +0000 DDR http://www.francisroberts.com/?p=266

For the past nine months we have been working as historic building architects for the refurbishment works to the Tower top and interior at Blackpool Tower. These areas were opened to the public on 1 September. New features include the glass floor at the tower top.

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The Grace Grandstand at Towcester Racecourse was completed in 1997 at a cost of £1.3M. It was seen as part of the Racecourse’s drive to attract a clientele beyond racing, being planned for conference and social uses. It has a Members’ Bar and a first class restaurant overlooking the Course. There are six hospitality boxes on the top floor with a continuous gallery with a view of the Racecourse. Published in: Country Life, October 1997: ‘Towcester Boasts a Winner’ Perspectives on Architecture, Feb/March 1998: ‘Towcester’s Winning Streak’ Included in: H.R.H. Prince Charles description of The Grace Grandstand Project in ‘Vision of Britain : 1989′ “Roberts has unleashed his imagination with his exuberant, slightly Tibetan-looking new stand at Towcester Racecourse”. H.R.H. Prince Charles, ‘Vision of Britain’ Exhibition, Victoria & Albert Museum, London. 1989.

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A model of our scheme for the BRDC headquarters at Silverstone. The exit from the pit lane is to the left. Unbuilt project.

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The newest addition to Bill Brook’s house in Fulwood, Preston.

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