Extension

Boarding House Extension

Project Summary: Type of Project: Boarding House Extension and Refurbishment Gross Internal Area (GIA): 847m² Construction Cost: £3.2 million (£1 million under budget) Works Undertaken: Extension and refurbishment of boarding house, additional student accommodation, new staff flats, and reconfiguration of existing spaces within a nine-month timeframe Client advised need in November 2022 and the building was handed over in August 2023 (9 months for all approvals, detailed design and construction). This project involved the extension of an existing boarding house to significantly enhance accommodation and associated facilities. The development included the creation of additional bedrooms to accommodate 45 students, along with two new staff flats and an extension to the adjoining housemaster's house. The design prioritised high-quality living spaces with integrated modern infrastructure, ensuring future flexibility to subdivide rooms into single-bedroom units if required.