Pub Repurpose
in Seaham

Our commitment to maximizing return on investment is epitomized in the transformation of The Engineer’s Arms in Seaham. Dating back to 1864, this heritage site, once a failed pub, has now emerged as a successful restaurant chain with a dedicated function room. Discover how our thoughtful design approach, overcoming challenges along the way, has breathed new life into this historical gem.

Project Overview

Location: The Engineer Arms, South Terrace, Seaham
Objective: Redesign and transform a failed pub into a thriving restaurant chain with a function room.
Deliverables: Planning approval and technical design/solutions for kitchen layout and extraction.

Value Provided

Our focus on return on investment goes beyond financial gains; we aim to create spaces that resonate with their purpose. In the case of The Engineer’s Arms, we provided:

Optimized Layout Design: Our team strategically redesigned the layout to accommodate a successful restaurant chain with a function room, ensuring the maximum demand for seat covers within the limited floorplate.
Technical Design Expertise: The acquisition of the property without prior consultation posed a challenge. However, our technical design solutions, especially in the kitchen layout and extraction systems, not only met planning requirements but also optimized the operational efficiency of the restaurant.

Key Achievements

Heritage Transformation: Preserving the historical significance of The Engineer’s Arms, our design seamlessly blended modern functionality with the charm of the 1864 architecture, creating a unique and inviting space.
Planning Success: Overcoming the challenge of a property acquired without prior consultation, our team secured planning approval with a design that not only met regulations but also exceeded expectations.
Maximizing Space Efficiency: With limited floor space, achieving the maximum demand for seat covers required meticulous planning. Our optimized layout design ensures that every inch of the property contributes to its economic viability.

Challenges

The primary challenge in this project was the acquisition of the property without prior client consultation. Navigating through this, Mimas Residential provided a technical design that not only met planning requirements but also exceeded expectations, turning this challenge into an opportunity for innovation.

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The Engineer’s Arms project is a testament to our ability to turn historical spaces into contemporary, economically viable assets. Our commitment to maximizing return on investment is evident in every aspect of this transformation – from preserving heritage to optimizing layout and technical design. Explore our portfolio for more success stories where strategic design thinking has turned challenges into architectural triumphs.

If you’re considering a transformation of your own, contact us today.

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Mimas Residential
Seaton View House, Double Row
New Hartley
Tyne & Wear
NE25 0PP

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