1. MRM Architectural Services Ltd
The MRM Group –
Architecture
(this is the development phase)
Projects
(this is the delivery phase to hand over)
Sustainability
(the design, development and implementation renewable
and sustainable development)
2. MRM Architectural Services Ltd
What makes us different
• Good client listener and we have an understanding of what to develop.
• We design within the parameters of building acceptance standards and the correct
interpretation – yet with skill and vision.
•We are always learning and attending courses for CPD.
•We have an excellent supply chain and key associate consultants whom we call upon.
•Our strategy is to offer quirky design, visionary, and at times on the edge, yet on time and
within budget.
•Our customers have confidence in MRM, - have access to our vast experience, and we always
produce informative, cost controlled projects with precise data, which eliminates issue.
•PI insurance backed, and underwritten in the City for all that we do.
3. • How to plan your project.
•Below is an indication of how to achieve a project delivery, simple guides and controlled procedures.
4. Concept visuals for a mixed use development – retail on the ground floor with residential apartments above and
associated car parking on site and off site. Ongoing business. The development is worth around £2.6m
Mixed use development Newcastle West.
5. Language School Development
•Design and full planning for Change of Use for 3 applications of planning, for
different sections of the building across 6 floors.
Detailed model and elevation drawings enabled us to produce a detailed
specification. With the result of delivery on time and to budget, in time for new
student use.
Grade 2 listed building and located on top of an ancient monument.
• Building specification for the external and internal structure of the building
including the specification and supply of all Utility services.
£750k development in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.
St Andrews Chambers, Newcastle City Centre
6. •Design and full specification
for an internal
refurbishment.
Revamp 2 kitchen areas, existing dining space, cinema room, new stairs landing, new handrail
and glass balustrade, new lighting scheme, feature wall, open log burner design, with dual
access and use. Extensive design and materials use.
•Major extensive house redesign & refurbishment project, located in
•Hartford Bridge, Northumberland.
7. •The Durham Centre – Business Conference Centre.
•Design and full specification, planning and the project management leading to the opening for the new business on time
and under budget.
Comprising - 300 seat auditorium. Boardroom.
Breakout room with panoramic views, additional smaller conference meeting rooms. Bespoke atrium entrance feature. Bespoke
toilets. Crèche. Offices, Kitchen, Landscaping and 48 car parking spaces.
Project over £1.65million.
8. •Residential development former train station.
•Design and full specification, planning and the project management for the side, rear and front development work of this
extensive refurbishment.
Value approx £150k
9. •Humshaugh development – Northumberland.
• The design, development and delivery of a major residential project in the heart of Northumberland in a conservation area, in a
beautiful village. Project value £1.7m
10. •Humshaugh development – Northumberland - continued.
• The design, development and delivery of a major residential project in the heart of Northumberland in a conservation area, in a
beautiful village.
Concept development
visuals – left and above.
To the right possible development opportunity with Church JV –
project value £2.8m.
11. •Howard House a development feasibility study – Northumberland.
• The design and development for a bespoke Georgian style residential project in Northumberland.
Concept plan and house styles. 4 detached Georgian style house units all 4 bedroom.
Photo of existing for demolition
Project value £1.5m
12. •Community Energy Park HUB - Teesside.
• The design and development for a major energy park, related retirement housing supported by the energy park, educational
training and educational program development, with business incubator units for consultancy or practical contractor trades.
The project
value £29.5m
13. • Villeroy Boch.
• MRM have partnered with The Waterhouse to offer new projects a direct association with VB bathroom and sanitary ware,
for that bespoke application.
We will tailor and specify your
particular bathroom requirements into
our architectural plans and specify VB
or other brands for your specific needs.
Exclusive design, exclusively for you.
14. • Monk Seaton Medical Group – new centre.
• MRM were recommended and appointed to project manage this prestige development for a large Doctor surgery. We were
later commissioned to design and project mange the relocation of the centre from the previous building to the new building –
successfully completed on time and within budget.
We were contacted by one of our existing clients, advising the Doctor practice MRM are best suited for
the job. We secured the contract and guided the Doctor practice to a successful relocation. Project build
cost was £2.8m
15. •MRM Group Principal – Mike Matthews.
Educated – Teesside College/University - Commercial design and development work
- top student over 5 years – 85% distinction.
Employment – head hunted direct from University to the top design agency in the
North of England, Redheads Ltd.
Studied architecture design, drawing development and modeling over a 7 year
period to City and Guilds Higher Education level.
Merged previous design business with Innov 8 Ltd. Employed by Innov 8 Ltd as Sales
and Marketing Director. Innov 8 was a design and manufacturing company with
design and development aimed at the larger high street brands. MRM developed
some key projects, now successfully located on the high street. (ICI, Tesco,
Sainsbury, North of England Building Society, Watson Burton, Boots, Johnnie Walker
etc)
Started MRM Projects a design practice with an architecture arm in 2002, as sole
trader. Success lead to the formation of MRM Architectural Services Ltd in 2006.
The MRM brand now includes, ARCHITECTURE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
• Our projects
• We specialise in - Residential new builds, apartments, and extensions, Commercial,
Community and Ecclesiastical projects.
• Our projects range in value - £50k upwards to £4/5m and with scope for potentially
larger projects with JV.
•We have worked on various church projects and often isted buildings Grades 1 and 2.
We contiually help
our clients achieve
there prospective
develpments in
the architecture
market place – we
would like to
assist you.
16. •MRM Group testimonials.
Feel free to take a look at our website: www.mrmarchitecturalservices.com
Within the website we have a model video of the Durham Centre, depicting the project visualised prior to
construction.