Architectural and related services

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Ashford Borough Council is seeking a skilled, experienced and innovative architect to bring forward the mixed-use town centre redevelopment known as Vicarage Lane, Ashford. Ashford Borough Council is seeking a skilled, experienced and innovative architect to bring forward the mixed-use town centre redevelopment known as Vicarage Lane This procurement is concerned with testing the architects skills, experience, innovation and their financial terms to enable the council to select a preferred architect. The majority of the site is owned by Ashford Borough Council. Concept design proposals for the site have been prepared by architects Ash Sakula and following several iterations and consultation with stakeholders comprise: — the part-demolition of the main bingo hall to reveal the view to the iconic St Mary’s Church, — retention of the lower high street frontage with the creation of a multi-purpose indoor event space seating 120, — the creation of a pleasant pedestrian route through the site and a new public square and event space, — 61 new homes and residential parking, — employment uses with associated car parking, — opportunities for shops, restaurants and cafés.