| Introduction:
Situated next to the River Thames, Trinity Hospital is the oldest surviving building in Greenwich, founded in 1611. Grade II listed by English Heritage, the building was once used as an Almshouse by Henry Howard the Earl of Northampton.
The Challenge:
Lengard were contracted to convert 22 residential units to 10 modern, providing functional and compliant apartments available for rent, and the sympathetic restoration of the Hospital Chapel. The works would include reparation and renewal of several roof areas and the installation of a new central heating system. Being in close proximity to the river Thames a new flood gate was installed.
How Lengard Overcame:
The internal layout of the building was completely redesigned & reconfigured to accommodate the changes made. Many of the apartments were cramped and the new design would see one new apartment from every two or in some cases three original units. This would involve a significant amount of structural propping during the demolition of existing load bearing walls.
New energy efficient gas condensing boilers were installed and residents now benefit from larger more functional living accommodation, new kitchens and level access bathrooms suitable for wheel chairs.
All internal loft spaces were fixed wit high performance phenolic foam insulation and windows were overhauled with rainwater drainage renewed and redecorated.
The project was completed on time and within budget to the agreement of the Client, the Mercers Company. |
