Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Tender description

The Wordsworth Trust has been celebrating the life and poetry of William Wordsworth since 1891. It is now developing ambitious plans to make it possible for even more people to discover 1 of greatest poets. The Trust is looking for an Architect and Multi-Disciplinary Team who will demonstrate an understanding of the special nature of this project and has significant experience working on heritage properties. In addition, the Wordsworth Trust is seeking to appoint an Interpretation Planner and Interpretation Designer. It is important to note that ‘Interpretation Designer’ has been used, as interpretation is required covering both the interior and external site environment, including woodland trails. This is an exciting opportunity to create a completely new interpretation of a unique literary heritage site, a poet's home with internationally important collections in the heart of the Lake District. A full brief is attached as invitation to tender. The Wordsworth Trust has been celebrating the life and poetry of William Wordsworth since 1891. It is now developing ambitious plans to make it possible for even more people to discover 1 of greatest poets. The Wordsworth Trust is seeking to appoint an Interpretation Planner and Interpretation Designer: the Wordsworth Trust recognises that these skills might be best provided by an Interpretation Planning and Exhibition Team. It is important to note that ‘Interpretation Designer’ has been used, as interpretation is required covering both the interior and external site environment, including woodland trails. This is an exciting opportunity to create a completely new interpretation of a unique literary heritage site, a poet's home with internationally important collections in the heart of the Lake District, and to help fulfil Wordsworth's own hope: that his poetry make us ‘wiser, better, happier’. A full brief is attached as invitation to tender. The Wordsworth Trust has been celebrating the life and poetry of William Wordsworth since 1891. It is now developing ambitious plans to make it possible for even more people to discover 1 of greatest poets. The Trust is looking for an Architect and Multi-Disciplinary Team who will demonstrate an understanding of the special nature of this project and has significant experience working on heritage properties. A track record of engaging with Interpretation Designers and project teams will be an important consideration in the selection process. This is an exciting opportunity to create a completely new interpretation of a unique literary heritage site, a poet's home with internationally important collections in the heart of the Lake District, and to help fulfil Wordsworth's own hope: that his poetry make us ‘wiser, better, happier’. A full brief is attached as invitation to tender.