The project involved remodelling a
1960's scheme of 20 bedsits which
had become difficult to let due to
rising standards of other
accommodation available locally.
The design is a sensitive response
to local planning issues allowing the
building to be enlarged with
minimum impact on the surrounding
large residential properties.
By repitching the roof, forming an
extra floor and constructing
extensions at the rear of the building,
the scheme was redesigned as
16 one bedroom flats.
Archadia's carefully thought out
design solution enabled the front
elevations to remain largely
unchanged.
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This retained the existing
streetscape, minimising planning
difficulties while sensitive design
at the rear allowed the previously
inadequate bedsits to be replaced
by the same number of attractive
one bedroomed flats.
A manager's office has been
provided for the first time, situated
next to the front entrance.
A popular improvement has been
the relocation of the common room
to the ground floor.
It now looks onto the garden while
removal of some internal walls has
allowed clear views from it to the
main entrance. Its new position and
aspect has been successful in
encouraging greater use.
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