NEWPORT EAST RETAIL PARK



New Build
£15m
First in the UK
Surf Bristol Ltd

Construction of a 200m inland Surf Lake using ground-breaking Wavegarden cove technology – the first of its kind in the UK. This exciting facility will generate up to 1,000 quality waves per hours, ranging from 50cm (1.7ft) to almost 2m (6.5ft) in height.

The new build also includes an education centre for schools and colleges, a café and bar, a surf shop. There’s also external works for landscaped gardens and car parks

client - axa retail estates

value - £2m

duration - 8 weeks

operating retail park

Architect & Engineer - James & Nicholas

Surveyor - Rapleys 

The reconfiguration of Unit 5 (circa 1,885sqm) to create three independent retail units.

Working with the client’s engineer we developed a cost effective technical solution for the piled foundation, provided support to a new building façade. 

Unit 5B was extended creating additional employee welfare facilities.

The project was completed in ten-weeks with minimal disruption to adjacent retail units and customer car park.