Archetech Issue 66 2023 | Page 28

ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS

STIRLIN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES £ 1.8M HQ FOR DUNCAN & TOPLIS

LINCOLN-BASED STIRLIN CONSTRUCTION , PART OF STIRLIN GROUP , HAS COMPLETED A NEW £ 1.8MILLION HEADQUARTERS IN LOUTH , LINCOLNSHIRE , FOR ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADVISER DUNCAN & TOPLIS
Oxley House is located on the Fairfield Industrial Estate on Lincoln Way and brings 10,000 sq . ft . of premium office space to the town .
The two-storey building includes open-plan office spaces , meeting rooms , kitchen facilities and a reception area . Sustainable elements of the project include EV charging points and a renewable energy solar system to the roof .
The ground floor is now the home of the Louth team of Duncan & Toplis and the first floor is occupied by Wilkin Chapman Solicitors .
After reaching capacity at its previous office , Lincolnshire , Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire-based Duncan & Toplis appointed Stirlin as principal contractor , to develop a contemporary headquarters with sustainability and accessibility at the forefront of its design .
Howard Griffith , head of construction at Stirlin , said : “ Oxley House is a fantastic example of Stirlin Construction delivering the design , and build , of a fit-for-purpose new facility , on time and on budget - and we are thrilled with the result .
The new office is a major investment , underlining our dedication to the region , adding real , lasting value to our communities .
“ We worked closely with our long-standing client at Duncan & Toplis to design a premises that would provide a contemporary workspace to accommodate its growing team .
“ This project was a pleasure to deliver alongside local construction delivery partners , and we ’ re really pleased to see the building complete and now being enjoyed by two flourishing businesses .
“ Thank you to all involved who worked hard to deliver this brilliant facility .”
Speaking upon completion of the project , Duncan & Toplis Managing Director , Adrian Reynolds said : “ The opening of our new premises in Louth is a landmark moment for Duncan & Toplis .
“ The new office is a major investment , underlining our dedication to the region , adding real , lasting value to our communities , by creating a future-fit working environment designed in collaboration with and for our team members .
“ I am absolutely delighted with how the office is looking and we can ’ t wait to welcome colleagues and clients .”
Other partners on the project include Lincoln-based CRM advisors Hunt & Sykes , John Roberts Architects and structural engineer Steve Gilman Design , and Newark-based civil engineer William Saunders .
To find out more about Stirlin Group , visit : www . stirlin . com .
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