Community & Leisure Projects
Community & Leisure
RSPCA, South Cotswolds
This project was a Finalist in the 2018 RIBA South West Awards (Architects: Mitchell Eley Gould) - a new animal rehoming and rehabilitation shelter
for Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home.
Completed June 2016
Rangers Centre Ninesprings Country Park Yeovil
South Somerset District Council commissioned this detached single storey building to provide a base for park rangers and volunteers, which includes a coffee shop. The centre houses innovative water saving technology funded by a Sustainable Watermark Award from Wessex Water.
Completed October 2014
Libraries in Wellington, Chard and Minehead
Melhuish and Saunders were contracted by Somerset County Council to undertake various refurbishment works for 3 libary sites in the county.
Completed March 2014
Coniston Community Centre, Patchway, Bristol
Patchway Town Council wanted to significantly improve the existing community facilities and contracted Melhuish and Saunders to build a
three storey extension and a single
storey building on top of the existing
two storey building incorporating a
dance studio, community area and a
cafe meeting area.
Completed April 2011
Somerset Earth Science Centre
Formerly opened by the Princess Royal in 2009 the Somerset Earth Science Centre
was the winner of the LABC Chairman's Award for its outstanding contribution to eco-building and the community.
It thrives as an environmental education centre used by the Somerset Wildlife Trust
of which Melhuish and Saunders is now a corporate member. See Community Links
Completed September 2008
