Gelder and Kitchen LLP
Gelder and Kitchen LLP is a Hull-based construction consultancy covering a comprehensive range of services and fields of expertise. The practice's wealth of experience throughout the sectors that they have delivered projects in, coupled with an unrivalled knowledge and expertise of everything from architecture and engineering to project management and quantity surveying, has positioned Gelder and Kitchen as an ideal choice to work with Hull Esteem Consortium on the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project.
Since 1878, the practice has provided its clients with a well-respected approach to construction, offering valued advice that has made a measurable difference to a host of projects - many of which have resulted in award winnings designs. The specialists at Gelder and Kitchen are well versed in educational architecture, creating innovative buildings for clients including Hull College, an experience that is sure to prove important should the practice form a part of the Hull BSF supply chain.
Alessandro Caruso, architectural partner at Gelder and Kitchen, said: "It is very important to commit to using business from Hull as the investment will provide a base for sustainability as well as support for the local area.
"The project would provide Gelder and Kitchen with the opportunity to work in a sector where our expertise and speciality lies. We recognise that the construction sector requires inspirational design, and as a locally based business we are keen to make a contribution to the city as a part of the Hull BSF.
"We specialise in professional services across a number of key disciplines, including architects and engineering services, as well as quantity surveyors and consultants. The experience that the practice has in both the health and education sector, working on a number of large projects in the city, will provide us with the experience and knowledge required to move onto the BSF project.
"Gelder and Kitchen has operated in the education sector for over 30 years, both nationally and most importantly within the Hull postcode area, which supports our aim to give something back to the community. The practice acts as college architects to Hymers College, sitting on their property board to advise on all architectural matters. Other projects that we have completed in the city include Wyke College, Hull University and Hull College and moving a little further afield we have also provided support to Grimsby College.
"The practice would certainly be keen to recruit extra staff to meet the demands of projects; we are always keen to work with talented people. The project can make a big contribution to Gelder and Kitchen, both in terms of stability and maintaining the staff base, as well as allowing us to recruit. In addition, the recognition of being involved is huge in itself, and it will enable us to improve what we do best by benefitting from a shared learning curve alongside other professionals involved with the project."