Architect firms handed Winchester sports brief

Two architectural practices have been appointed to undertake design work for the sport and leisure centre which forms part of the new Winchester Sports Park at Bar End.The sports and leisure facility will replace River Park Leisure Centre, which is reaching the end of its useful life.Winchester City Council and The University of Winchester have appointed Stride Treglown, a multi-disciplinary practice working from offices on the outskirts of Winchester, and LA Architects, whose team has designed some of the most prestigious sports facilities in the UK.The partnership will undertake architectural work and provide the urban design framework for the project.Working to the brief provided by the council, the team will engage with local residents, sports clubs and national governing bodies to develop an understanding of local issues and concerns which will help to inform their initial design proposals.