2. Mountford Pigott have built on their extensive experience to provide a specialist
service in retail and leisure asset management. Through careful analysis, innovative
design and a focus on adding value, the Practice has received many commissions in
this sector over the last few years.
Current recent initiatives either completed or in hand total over £75m.
asset management
3. Cambridge
Beehive Centre
Developer: British Land
Description: The complete upgrade of the rear section of
this tired retail park. New high spec facades and
signage; alterations, extensions and addition
of new pods. Project shortlisted for Best Retail
Scheme at BCSC.
Value: £10m
original
completed
4. Aylesford
Aylesford Retail Park
Developer: The Crown Estate & The Junction
Description: An extensive phased development to upgrade
the park with a new building, extensions and
complete refacing with bright modern facades
and much improved signage to enhance the
retail environment and deliver something extra.
We later carried out a complete replacement
of the Homebase building following a
devastating fire. Current on going asset
management designs for new restaurant pods.
Value: £6.5m
original
completed
5. York
Monks Cross Shopping Park
Developer: Monks Cross Trustees (L&G, Schroders, USS, BA
Pensions)
Description: Parkwide Asset Management and Initiatives
to upgrade and enhance the park with phases
of new development and reconfiguration /
extension of existing units
Value: £16m
proposed
original
6. West Thurrock
Thurrock Shopping Park
Developer: The Junction
Description: Mountford Pigott have been appointed to
provide full designs for the newly designated
town centre site. This will comprise a new
70,000ft² (6,500m²) food store, petrol filling
station, 600 residential units, retail units and
a new primary school.
Mountford Pigott have also obtained
several planning permissions for
the replacement of the ageing Odeon
cinema with 30,000ft² (2,800m²) of new retail
and the complete refacing of two further
shopping terraces. Overall the site is
23 hectares / 56 acres in area.
Value: £25m
7. Greenford London
Westway Cross
Developer: AXA for CIS
Description: The scheme includes complete canopy
replacement and provision for prominent
high level retailer signage; extensive new
shopfronts create vibrancy and interest. A
new pod has been provided which includes
Costa and a further phase is planned which
includes a new McDonalds drive thru.
Value: £4.5m
original
completed
8. Kingswood
Kingschase Shopping Centre
Developer: Draco Ltd
Description: Mixed retail and residential block, as
part of wider Asset management of Kingswood
Shopping Centre
Value: £2.7m
proposed
original
9. Tandem Centre Phase 2
Colliers Wood
Developer: Hermes for Possfund
Description: The street has been enlivened by the
introduction of a dramatic high level wave
canopy which also allows improvements to
the lighting and highly prominent retailer
signage. Park wide improvements include
updating the street furniture and making
alterations to the hard landscaping to
improve visibility into the scheme.
Value: £3.2m
original
10. Octagon Centre
Stoke
Developer: UK & European
Description: Rebuild and conversion of existing A3 unit to
A1 and complete recladding / subdivision of
existing terraces
Value: £3m
proposed
original
11. Tollgate Centre
Colchester
Developer: British Land
Description: New pod and recladding / conversion of
existing pod for the first UK Boots drive
through as well as feasibility for park
wide extensions and signage improvements.
Feasibility for park wide redevelopment
with the inclusion of a new coffee pod, and
further extensions
Value: £3m
12. Metrocentre
Newcastle
Developer: Capital Shopping Centres
Description: Developed from an Asset Management
exercise to help link Metrocentre with Metro
Retail Park. This is a high profile food & drink
focussed scheme, with a landmark pod unit
on the main approach road into Metrocentre
Value: £3.25m
13. Victoria Retail Park
Nottingham
Developer: The Crown Estate
Description: A series of Phased improvements are planned
at Victoria Retail Park. The first phase is
a high profile series of A3 units and hard
landscaping improvements. This will
be followed by a 30,000ft² (2,800m²)
extension, and further unit reconfiguration.
Value: £5m
14. London
Staples Corner Retail Park
Developer: Dixons Stores Group
Description: 140,000ft² (13,000m²) of phased refurbishment
and new build to an existing retail park
Value: £5m
original
completed
15. CLIENT PROJECT VALUE DESCRIPTION
AXA REIM Centre 27 Retail Park –
Hedge End
3.2m Feasibilities and Planning Approval for upgrading and remodelling whole of existing park,including unit subdivision,new facades and
reorganisation of car park layout.
AXA REIM Westway Cross Greenford 5.5m Initial instructions on feasibilities/reconfiguration,resulting in comprehensive scheme for re-cladding,relocation of retail space onsite,
new pods and general park upgrade. Majority of works complete on site,further phases to follow.including new pod and terrace extension.
AXA REIM Sprowston Retail Park,
Norwich
1.5m Splitting units and feasibilities/options for introducing new retailers. Planning Obtained. First phases all complete with further works
planned,and potential downsize of Homebase.
AXA REIM Millennium Retail Park,
Greenwich
1.5m Feasibilities and options for unit subdivisions and downsizing B&Q.
AXA REIM Wickes Unit,Hedge End 2.5m Planning Consent for complete refurbishment/re-clad and insertion of new mezzanine to re-let unit.
AXA REIM Bentley Bridge Retail Park 3.5m Series of AM exercises;Terrace splits and reconfigurations; major reclad and conversion of former Bingo Unit into new retail and leisure
scheme.
BLACK ROCK Plough Lane Retail Park,
Wimbledon
4.2m Planning obtained for extensions and complete re-cladding of the park plus conversion of adjoining pub to A1 - first phase complete on
site.
BRITISH LAND Beehive Centre,Cambridge 10.0m in Phases Major initiative to re-launch the park. Extensive feasibilities/ layout/ subdivision options. Complete re-cladding of all the rear units,
introduction of JJB Health and Fitness concept and park wide rebranding initiatives; external works to improve linkages,environmental
improvements and signage package.
BRITISH LAND Tollgate Centre,Colchester 3.0m New pod and re-cladding/conversion of existing pod; feasibility for park wide extensions,and signage improvements. Options to split units.
Further phase on site with car park improvements. New Costa pod and planned extensions to accommodate new retailers.
BRITISH LAND Mayflower Retail Park,
Basildon
4.5m Scheme for major park upgrade including comprehensive re-clad and refurbishment; with new external works.Scheme alterations to
accommodate specific retailers such as M&S; addition of new pod units.
DRACO Kings Chase Shopping Centre,
Kingswood
22m in phases Major initiative for Draco to rebrand and update this tired shopping centre. Series of feasibilities /extension and rebranding options
prepared.Planning obtained for Phase 1 new centre elevations and pod now completed. Planning drawings prepared for major extension
to Sainsburys,mixed use development and replacement of existing 500 space MSCP.
HERMES Tandem Centre,
Colliers Wood
3.2m New facades with complex canopy replacement all round to raise park profile and provide enhanced retailer signage; extension to Boots
Unit,Unit subdivisions,all complete.
HERMES Festival Leisure Park,Stoke 1.5m Scheme to cut/carve and re-clad existing oversized cinema unit,creating new A3 units.
LA SALLE
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
Tandem Centre,
Colliers Wood
1.0m Following on from our earlier work for Hermes we are retained for further planned extension works.
LA SALLE
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
Oxford Retail Park,Cowley 23.0m in phases Major redevelopment of existing retail park and Tesco store. New Tesco scheme and retail terrace together with major external works in
phases as part of wider area regeneration.
Mountford Pigott have built on their extensive retail and leisure experience to provide a specialist service in retail and leisure led asset management. Through careful analysis,original ideas,
innovative design and a focus in adding value,the Practice has developed a considerable reputation for this type of work,and has received many recent commissions in this sector from a broad
range of institutional funds.The following schedule relates to commissions received over the last 5 years.
asset management
CLIENT PROJECT VALUE DESCRIPTION
LA SALLE
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
Homebase,Willesden 5.0m Scheme developed for redevelopment of the site.
LA SALLE
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
Winchester Road,Basingstoke 1.5m Scheme for cut/carve and refacing of existing retail units,planning obtained.
LEGAL & GENERAL Aspects Leisure Park,Bristol 3.0m Scheme for re-cladding/upgrading to completely change the image of the existing park,with new A3 uses.
LEGAL & GENERAL Tower Fields,Huntingdon 1.25m Reconfiguration of existing park to provide new A3 units.
MONKS CROSS
TRUSTEES
( L & G,USS,BA,
SCHRODERS )
Monks Cross,York 3.0m Major planning exercise to refresh the Outline consent for the park and allow future alterations and extensions.New landmark building
at site entrance with hard landscaped plaza and pod to encourage links to adjoining retail park.Planned extensions to agreed areas to
facilitate larger units.
PAN ALBION LLP Worting Road,Basingstoke 1.0m Cut/carve and change of use of former industrial building and new external works to create large new retail unit.
PRUPIM Roaring Meg,Stevenage 3.0m Complete redesign of existing terraces; studies for reconfiguration and re-brand. Works now complete on site.
SCHRODERS Turner Rise,Colchester 3.0m Initial feasibilities for new pod,extensions,reconfiguration and car park improvements.
THE JUNCTION Aylesford Retail Park 6.0m in 3 phases Complete reconfiguration and upgrading of existing park; studies for extensions; Planning for new Landmark Pod. Works generally
complete.
THE JUNCTION Telford Forge 3.5m Extension for Sainsburys; re-cladding and rebranding; extensions and new pods,Planning obtained.
THE JUNCTION Thurrock Retail Park 25.0m Major initiative across all of The Junction’s large strategic landholding including terrace rebranding and extensions; planned foodstore and
residential areas; and new retail.
UK & EUROPEAN City Link Retail Park,Cardiff 2.1m Phased re-cladding of existing park. First phases now complete.
UK & EUROPEAN Octagon Centre,Stoke 3.5m Rebuild and conversion of existing A3 unit to A1 and complete re-cladding/subdivision and upgrade of existing terraces.
UK & EUROPEAN Five Ways,Birmingham TBA Series of feasibility studies for partial redevelopment; general asset management of A3 units on site.
X LEISURE Bentley Bridge Leisure Park 1.2m Conversion of former Health & Fitness Unit into a new Bowl and Restaurant.
X LEISURE Eureka Leisure Park 1.0m Conversion of empty nightclub building into restaurant units.
16. The Practice
Company Profile
Since its foundation in the 1920s, Mountford Pigott LLP has
become a well-established practice of architects specialising
in retail, leisure, commercial and residential design.
Our experience across these core sectors has led to a
substantial amount of mixed use and masterplanning work
in recent years.
Based in South West London, our studios are well positioned
to serve our growing client base across the UK and Europe.
Mountford Pigott have an ISO 9001 certified QA system, and
operate rigorous quality management procedures.
We have a proven track record and are able to draw upon
wide ranging internal expertise to provide a broad spectrum
of services:
yy Full Architectural Services
yy Urban Design
yy Master Planning
yy Graphics & Visualisation
yy Site Feasibility studies
yy Design and Build Services
yy Project Management
yy Contract Administration
yy Planning Applications and Appeals
yy Site Finding
yy CAD Services
yy Interior Design
yy Landscape Design
Design
Our design philosophy is driven by a respect for context and
an intelligent and imaginative approach that seeks to deliver
the appropriate solution for each project.
Our work is founded on two principles:
yy To listen carefully to the needs of our clients,
agreeing a brief and vision
yy To deliver creative contemporary, sustainable and
practical solutions meeting time and cost criteria
Each commission is personally supervised by a Partner and a
senior member of staff from inception through to completion.
This management principle enables us to reinforce our
commitment to achieving high quality design within the
financial parameters and time constraints which are unique
to each project.
Underpinning our service to clients our office is fully-
computerised with a state of the art CAD network and the
latest 3D and graphics software to ensure that the Practice
remains at the forefront of IT Technology.
retail commercial residential
Clients
Mountford Pigott LLP have worked with a broad spectrum
of clients which include many of the UK`s leading funds and
institutional investors, to private development companies
and landowners, owner occupiers and operators, reflecting
the broad base of work undertaken in the practice.
Abbey National
Asda - Walmart
Axa REIM
B&Q Plc
Barclays Property Holdings Ltd
Bellway Homes
Big Yellow Self Storage Company
Black Country Properties
BlackRock
Boots Properties
Boultbee
Bowmer + Kirkland
British Land
British Rail Property Board
Brixton Estates
Cantor Developments
Capital & Provincial
Capital & Regional
Capital Shopping Centres
Cardinal Europe Limited
Carillion Richardson Partnership
Centros Properties Ltd
Chancerygate
Chelverton Deeley Freed
LaSalle Investment Management
Legal & General
Lidl UK Properties
Life Property Limited
McLaren Life Ltd
MGM Assurance
Midgard
Miller Construction
Millngate Properties
National Westminster Bank Plc
Oakmayne Properties
Parkridge
Peel Developments
Pillar Property Plc
Prudential Property Services Ltd - PRUPIM
Quadrant Estates Ltd
Railtrack Plc
Richardsons Capital LLP
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital NHS Trust
RREEF
Scottish Widow Investment Partnership
Spenhill
St George Central London
Terrace Hill Group
Tesco
Thames Water Property Services Ltd
UK & European Investments
Wyncote Developments Plc
X-Leisure
Chelverton Ltd
Cine UK
Citygrove Securities
Co-op Group Property
The Crown Estate
Deutsche Property Asset Management Ltd
Development Securities Plc
Discovery Properties
Draco
Friends Life Ltd
Glenkerrin (UK) Ltd
Henderson Global Investors
Henry Boot Developments Ltd
Hermes Property Asset Management Ltd
Homebase
Hyundai Motor UK Limited
ING RED UK
Investec
J P Morgan Fleming Asset Management
J Ross Developments
J Sainsbury Developments Ltd
J Sainsbury Plc
John Mowlem & Co Plc
John Sisk & Son
The Junction
Kensington & Edinburgh Estates
Kier Group
Land Securities
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