News / 27-Feb-25

Liskeard Integrated Services Hub Reaches Construction Milestone

Written by Emma Hosking
CGI rendering of proposed new hub

Exciting progress is underway at the Liskeard Cattle Market redevelopment site with the steel frame for the new Integrated Services Hub being constructed! This marks the second phase of the regeneration project, which will play a key role in transforming the area for Cornwall Council and Liskeard town.

In collaboration with MWJV, Method Consulting and Airey & Coles Consulting, we’ve embraced a low-carbon design philosophy that minimises the building's environmental footprint. 

By carefully combining the building services into the structural zone we managed to reduce the floor-to floor heights in the building, which in combination with using recycled aggregate in the concrete reduced the embodied carbon by an impressive 76 tonnes! That's equivalent to:

> The carbon sequestered by 1,600 trees over their lifetime

> The annual energy consumption of 16 typical UK homes

> 33 round-trip flights from London to New York

Photo of steel frame in place on a building site
Image of steel frame being erected within existing car park
A crane is pictured lifting the steel frame into place
Photo of steel frame decking at first floor level

The proposed Integrated Services Hub in Liskeard aims to centralise multiple public services into a single, accessible town centre location. The new hub will house services such as the Family Hub, Registrars, Adult Education, Safe and Well, and the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Taking a fabric-first approach the standards go beyond building regulations to incorporate ultra high levels of insulation, mechnical ventilation systems with heat recovery, and renewable heatng systems in the form of air source heat pumps. We've carefully selected materials that consider their environmental impact, including a focus on recycled components and the potential for future recycling or reuse.

It’s a pleasure to be working alongside Morgan Sindall Construction on the construction of this important project, supporting a sustainable and inclusive future for Liskeard.

CGI Render of internal of Liskeard Hub Building. Reception.
Artists impression of proposed reception
CGI Render of internal of Liskeard Hub Building. Ceremony Room.
Artists impression of proposed ceremony room
CGI Render of internal of Liskeard Hub Building. Waiting Area.
Artists impression of proposed family hub entrance
CGI Render of internal of Liskeard Hub Building. Multi-Purpose Space.
Artists impression of proposed adult social care activity space

Meet the Author

Senior Architect
Emma Hosking

BA (Hons)  BArch (Hons)  ARB  RIBA  CA

Emma studied at the Canterbury School of Architecture before joining Poynton Bradbury Architects in July 2000 and completing her training with Plymouth University in 2003.  She has a wide range of experience leading on projects encompassing public buildings, schools, community buildings and historic properties with diverse and complex client groups ranging from local authorities to charity-based community groups and the private sector. 

With a keen interest and extensive experience in conservation architecture and historic buildings, Emma was formally recognised with entry onto the RIBA Conservation Register at the Conservation Architect level.

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