The scheme also includes the provision of car parking and a courtyard landscaping scheme.

Before works on the main structure commenced the old Victoria House Hospital was demolished and extensive alteration works were carried out to the adjacent Garlinge Surgery to ensure that this facility remained in operation at all times.

Project highlights

• Highly efficient pre-insulated timber frame
• Extensive communal facilities
• 35.5 out of 40 Considerate Constructor’s Score
• High sound insulation characteristics 5db beyond Building Regulations
• Positive increase in ecological value of the site
• breeam multi-residential excellent rating

In terms of construction the walls were masonry with a steel frame element to the hall. The roof was timber construction with slate and photo-voltaic tiles. The roof to the central corridor has a glazed feature element and elsewhere the windows are a Velvac aluminium/timber composite system.

On completion of the main school building we negotiated with the client to provide a hexagonally shaped nursery facility on the same site.

Project Highlights

• Large earthwork exercise
• Coordination of a large number of specialist equipment providers
• Extensive car parking and hard and soft landscaping scheme
• Negotiated phase 2 nursery facility
• Photo Voltaic tiles to roof to generate electricity on site
• Stage system to hall area

The focal area of the central hub contains the striking varying degree pitch stainless steel trapezoidal roof and central roof light. The cedar ceiling with acoustic treatment behind provides a stunning feature to the large space contained within the split level internal area.

Although initially contracted to undertake Phase 2 of the works to provide a further education campus, we negotiated and were subsequently instructed by the client to carry out the phase 3 works which included amongst others a dance studio, music rooms and a catering facility for the end user The Christchurch University.

Project Highlights

• Significant renovation works to existing Victorian industrial buildings
• Trapezoidal stainless steel roof to hub
• Feature aluminium powder coated screens, doors and curtain walling
• Externally areas include new car park, courtyard and break out areas
• Confined split level site with works being accessed from four levels and entrances around the site
• Working closely with client’s Architect throughout the extensive design development stage

The teaching block designed by Clague Architect’s of Ashford has many interesting design features. At the front section of the building alongside Kings Road, which housed the library and classroom 1, the design followed closely that of the existing school with facing brick walls and plain tile roof. Behind this the remainder of the building is a contemporary design including cedar cladding, Sto coloured render panels and a zinc roof.

Project Highlights

• Phased completion with close liaison with the school
• Curved end to hall with conical roof
• Steel frame and glulam beams to hall
• Mezzanine and clerestory windows to first floor
• Acoustic ceilings to hall and classrooms
• Completed on budget

Constructed of timber frame with integral steel supports the facility is enveloped by Eternit boarding, cedar boarding and aluminium curtain walling. The roof covering is aluminium standing seam with associated fascias and soffits and the roof also contains rooflights to give light to the central area.

Externally there is an interesting design of ramps to ensure a DDA compliant entrance to the facility. Gabion walls are also incorporated which allows a path to be formed to the cricket pitch.

Project Highlights

• Additional separate ASD specialist facility instructed by the client as part of the contract
• Gas main works and new EDF substation together with switchgear also added to the contract
• Specialist works to form performance studio
• Close liaison with school throughout to ensure safety of staff and pupils during construction work
• Variety of different finishes to the external fabric of building
• DDA complaint ramps and handrails to entrance

Being fully operational this meant a close interface with the school and required segregated walkways to ensure the safety of pupils and staff alike. In addition the main entrance was maintained and reformed as part of the works.

The construction of the facilities comprised masonry, widespan beams, Trespa cladding, aluminium windows and curtain walling and a mixture of Sarnafil and standing seam roofs with aluminium parapet copings. The single storey section to the CDT block also featured a steel frame element.

Externally a new car park was formed and the existing road adjacent to the teaching block was widened and resurfaced.

Project Highlights

• Close liaison with the school throughout the project
• Foundation work undertaken around existing gas main prior to diversion to maintain programme
• Segregated walkways formed during construction
• Trespa cladding with curved section to office area
• Refurbishment of main entrance part of the scheme
• Science equipment provided as part of the scheme

The traditionally constructed building has a facetted feature at one end. Other aspects of the project include external shutters to the facetted elevations and rooflights. The Douglas Fir timber trusses manufactured by our joinery division, Park Farm Joinery, are exposed giving an interesting feature internally.

The external works element comprises footpaths linking the building to the existing school.

The scheme involved the remodelling of The Cube into adult education facilities comprising of pottery, jewellery, art studios, teaching areas and dance studios which is used by Kent County Council Adult Education Services.

Externally the building was refreshed with a striking self coloured monocouche render and the existing mansard roof was removed. Internally the industrial design is similar to the Folkestone Glassworks project, also completed for the Creative Foundation by Jenner, with exposed services and painted floors.

The new first floor is accessed via a staircase and platform lift and contains a multi-function space and library together with a kitchen area and WC facilities. Extensive refurbishment works were undertaken to the existing masonry constructed ground floor and improvements to the environmental and sound properties to the existing sports hall were also carried out.

Project Highlights

• Community consultation prior to commencement of works
• Interface of major new build and refurbishment works
• Through our client working with a number of stakeholders to ensure requirements are met
• Striking contemporary elevations to new first floor
• Brise Soleil to library area and eaves
• Bespoke new balcony and fire escape to rear

The worship hall also includes a central rooflight and hi-tech lighting installations, a sound system, underfloor heating and air conditioning.

The entrance to the facility is an eye catching frameless glass installation with a shaped head and fenestration. This is accessed via the car park to the front and side of the building. Lighting also formed part of the external works scheme.

Other facilities within this project include an office, a private chapel, kitchen, function/activity room and a crèche area.