THE PROJECT
The project involved the extensive refurbishment of three existing buildings and under-croft under the road in the city centre of Bath. The works included the removal of roofs, installing steelwork to the inside of the building, layout changes and mechanical and electrical works.
In the under-croft the works comprised of working around Roman archaeology to install various concrete and limecrete slabs and floating metal walkways.
The new learning centre provides the full breadth of facilities for a school to get the most out of their visit, school groups will be able to take advantage of a range of new interactive learning sessions, in revived former Victorian spa buildings.
The Bath World Heritage Centre is located in the heart of the City Centre and has free access for all. The City of Bath was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site (WHS) in 1987. World Heritage Sites are described as being ‘places of outstanding universal value to the whole of humanity’. The World Heritage Centre will interpret the City of Bath for everyone. It will explain why Bath is so special and will inspire people to go out and experience the exceptional historic sites in Bath. In doing so, it will increase understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the internationally significant heritage of Bath.
£3.2M
CONTRACT VALUE
21 MONTHS
CONTRACT DURATION
Customer
Heritage Services
Architect
Fieldon Clegg Bradley Studios
Quantity Surveyor
Edmond Shipway
Form of Contract
NEC 3
Working around the Roman monuments and archaeology to install various features that are now part of the scheme including the metal walkways, which are sat on concrete foundations.
Beard worked closely with the conservationists, archaeologists and the design team to understand the challenge and help with installing the right solution to overcome the problem.
Logistics were hard with the project being in the city centre, no access by vehicles from 10am, challenging site with very small lay-down area for materials and cranes.
We worked with our supply chain extensively to ensure the forward planning of materials was at the forefront of the project. All materials were planned for certain types of vehicles and times.
The extensive temporary works undertaken with large sections of the building being propped at various times.
Through the efficient programming we were able to have sections of the building propped to allow for the works to continue in different areas to make sure the project was never brought to a stop.
Civic Trust Awards
Winner
RIBA South West
Regional Award winner
Shortlisted for Constructing Excellence
South West
Conservation & Regeneration category
Bath Property Awards
Winner Civic Development
Bath Property Awards
winner transformation project
Bath Property Awards
Winner of Winners
