An extension to the exsisting Designer Outlet scheme of 80 retail units that will add 38 shops - plus restaurants, 725 extra car parking space, a new events space and children’s play area
Area:
An additional 100,000 sq ft to the current 185,000 sq ft
Status:
Due to complete 2019
Sustainability:
Targeting BREEAM 'Very good'
Enhancing one of the UK's flagship designer outlets
In 2016, plans for a significant expansion to Ashford Designer Outlet in Kent, UK, were given the green light by Ashford Borough Council.
This is Ashford Designer Outlet's first extension since the centre opened in 2000.
Improved retail and leisure offer
The extension will add a further 38 retail and leisure units to the 80 already there, a new events space and children’s play area and improved links to the town centre.
A stunning 'living green wall' cladding system
A stunning 'living green wall' cladding system to reflect the centre's location in Kent, which is a county often referred to as the Garden of England. With year-round savings, the Outlet centre is famous for attracting affluent long-haul tourists from Continental Europe and day-out visitors.
The new extension is designed by Chapman Taylor, along with Applied Landscape Design.
Nick joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio in 1999 and worked on the award-winning Princesshay, Exeter scheme before joining the UK concept design team.
He was jointly responsible for establishing Chapman Taylor’s Bristol studio in 2013 and as a UK Board Director is now responsible for the ongoing development and management of this part of the UK business. Nick also leads Chapman Taylor’s Sustainability Group responsible for researching best-practice environmental design initiatives and innovation.
He has 20 years’ experience spanning all project stages.
Nick joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio in 1999 and worked on the award-winning Princesshay, Exeter scheme before joining the UK concept design team.
He was jointly responsible for establishing Chapman Taylor’s Bristol studio in 2013 and as a UK Board Director is now responsible for the ongoing development and management of this part of the UK business. Nick also leads Chapman Taylor’s Sustainability Group responsible for researching best-practice environmental design initiatives and innovation.
He has 20 years’ experience spanning all project stages.
Kieran joined Chapman Taylor’s Bristol team as an Associate Director in April 2017.
Kieran has over 18 years’ experience working in architecture leading delivery teams on a range of private and public sector projects across the UK including some major MoD, healthcare, and science & technology schemes.
His strengths lie in leading the technical delivery and construction periods of projects, and he understands the importance of communication and relationships with the design team and main contractor to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Area of Expertise:
Delivery
Kieran Joined Chapman Taylor’s Bristol team as an Associate Director in March 2017 and performs an operational lead role within the Bristol studio while leading several project teams through the detailed design and delivery stages.
Kieran has over 20 years’ experience working in architecture, leading delivery teams on a range of private and public sector projects across the UK - including major mixed-use, residential, MoD, healthcare, and science & technology schemes.
His strengths lie in leading the technical delivery and construction periods of projects, and he understands the importance of communication and relationships within the design team and with the main contractor to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
