Burchell Court
Burchell Court, Lancing, Sussex: new build and remodelled housing for older people for Housing 21
Key Facts:
Before works: Bedsits 34/ 1 bed flats 16
After works: Bedsits 20/1 bed flats 28
Phased to allow tenants to remain in occupation
Burchell Court was a 1960′s sheltered housing scheme in Lancing. It comprised a mixture of bedsits and one bedroom flats in a ‘U’shaped one and two storey building with a landscaped courtyard. There were problems in letting bedsits and a need to bring the scheme up to date. Following a presentation to the tenants, the final proposal included the demolition of the single storey part of the scheme and the construction of 10 new self contained flats. In addition a number of the most popular bedsits were refurbished and others remodelled into one bedroom flats.
The project also included construction of a new lift shaft and relocation of manager’s accommodation to provide a private garden.
An unusual feature is the design and integration of a mosaic into the floor at the main entrance. Additional work included replacement of windows, re-roofing and the application of an external insulated render system to upgrade the thermal performance.
Two offices were created adjacent to the front entrance, and space provided for a future kitchen to serve communal meals. The scheme also provided new assisted bathing and hairdressing facilities.
The work was carried out under a partnering contract following on from an earlier project.
63 Shadwell Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 9DXL: Location Map