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Pudsey medical centre by Leeds architects gets green light

Pudsey medical centre The Gables has got the green light after plans put forward by Leeds-based QAD Architects were approved by Leeds City Council.

The scheme, expected to start in November and conclude next summer, will see the West Leeds practice move to a new home on Swinnow Road, just 100 metres from their existing facility.

QAD Director Paul Wainwright commented: “The new development will provide a 502 square metre single storey building with flexible, modern facilities that will replace their current, outdated venue.

“The new build project is divided into three specific zones covering public, private and semi-private spaces. A linked pharmacy has been designed with separate access.

“Our design proposals considered room layouts, zoning and circulation, scale, mass, pedestrian and vehicle flows as well as security.

“The building itself will include exaggerated parapets with a fascia comprising of brick and white render that complements the surrounding architecture.”

The clients, Dr Kargwal and Dr Chen, have the new plans on show in their existing reception area for patients to view.

Dr Kargwal explained: “We’re delighted to have got the green light for the project and our new building, once opened next year, will dramatically improve the patient and employee experience.”

Founded in 2005, QAD Architects is based at the Greenhouse in South Leeds and focuses primarily on architecture within the health and residential sectors, but also carries out education and commercial work.

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