Works to convert a locally listed former fire station in Dudley town centre into a modern bar and cafe were completed in summer 2015. The practice were appointed by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and carried out a full service, including feasibility studies, design appraisals and detailed design. We were also retained during the construction phase to ensure the works were carried out in line with the proposals and to the required quality.
The existing structure had been vacant for a number of years and had fallen into a poor state of repair. Water ingress had occurred in several locations which had caused both the external facades and internal finishes / structure to decay. The brief was to repair the existing structure and restore key elements, including the former fire station façade which had been crudely modified when the use previously changed to form a café.
Extensive repairs were carried out internally and externally as part of the £750,000 contract. A new copper clad first floor extension was formed to replicate the look of a water tower, and the existing brickwork recesses fronting the stone square were opened up with new curtain wall glazing secured. Internally, a glass observation floor was provided to showcase the archaeology below – the base of a former glass kiln which was an intrinsic part of the project. The new modern interior is sensitive in it's approach and allows the existing structure to be clearly defined.
The Master’s House, St John’s Hosptial, Lichfield.
Assessment of historic fabric to ensure a secure understanding of the historic fabric, and how appropriate breathable insulat ions and secondary glazing could be sympathetically installed.
Solution: A breathable IWI Sheep Wool Insulation and lime mortar on wood wool. Sympathetic interiors following the completed installation of secondary glazing, breathable insulation, lime plaster and breathable decorations. The property has reduced its winter energy costs and enjoys a more comfortable thermal environment.
Arca, Birmingham
CAT A fitout Office project located in Birmingham City Centre which achieved Excellent under the BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fitout criteria. Careful design decisions chosen alongside consulting with BREEAM Professionals allowed us to achieve the required Excellent BREEAM Rating and achieve a modern, flexible and focus driven working space interior fitout.
Our design teams can identify when thermal modelling software, daylight assessment or building fabric analysis is required for U-value calculation or other aspects of building performance.
St Peters Church, Maney Hill.
Works undertaken to provide solar panels to the south facing pitch of the nave, to reduce operational running costs.
The role of a building and site in supporting and enhancing ecosystems and native species.
The greenhouse gas emissions from the lifecycle of building materials, including extraction, manufacturing, transport, construction, maintenance, and disposal. The conservation team has an especially thorough understanding of how different building materials respond to climate and weather in the short and long term. This expertise helps us to avoid costly errors when specifying building materials.
The greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption required to operate a building (e.g., heating, cooling, lighting, appliances). The engagement of Services and Energy consultants from the feasibility stage onwards helps our clients to explore lifetime energy consumption and improve efficiency.
The amount of water consumed during a building's operation and its broader impact on water resources.
The impact of building design and materials on occupants' physical and mental health. We guide clients through all their options when it comes to occupant well being and technology.
BHB Architects
Georgian House
24 Bird Street
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6PT
Tel: +44 (0) 1543 254 357
mail@bhbarchitects.co.uk
BHB Architects
1 St Margaret's Terrace
Cheltenham
GL50 4DT
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 521 608
mail@bhbarchitects.co.uk
