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Project • By The Manser Practice • Passenger Terminals
Isle of Man Ferry Terminal
On Liverpool’s historic docks, a new ferry terminal marks the point of departure and arrival for travellers to and from the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man Government commissioned architecture and interior design studio The Manser Practice to design a simple, clean, and modern terminal for the “Steam Packet” ferry crossings between Liverpool and the island’s capital, Douglas. This marks the first time the Isle of Man’s government has invested in a land purchase outside the island.
Hufton+Crow
As the project’s lead consultant, The Manser Practice coordinated extensive marine and ground works, link bridges, external landscaping, vehicle security and drop off areas. The studio was also responsible for int... More
Project • By Marley Eternit • Care Homes
Seaman's Mission
Acme Double Camber tiles in Dark Brindle, used on former Seaman's Mission in Liverpool. More
Project • By Levitt Bernstein • Power Plants
Liverpool HIP
The slow growth of the University of Liverpool had led to an inefficient services network and we were asked to design a new energy centre to serve the whole campus. Owing to its prominent location, we were keen to develop a distinctive building, which we termed HIP (Heating Infrastructure Project). Although we were acutely aware of a need to respond sensitively to the Conservation Area context, we wanted to reflect the building’s use through its appearance.We devised a visually striking, but technically quite complex facade, which became the pivotal element of the whole project and enables the entire building to 'breathe'. Reducing energy consumption was obviously a key driver for this project, and we embraced this in the building fabric as... More