Residential Conversion, Gainsborough
- Client: Avabode Ltd
- Sector: Residential and Retail
- Type: Accommodation and Commercial
- Procurement Method: Negotiated
- Location: Gainsborough
- Project Value: £470,000.00
Project Description
A former Lloyds Bank is located on Silver Street in Gainsborough. This listed building has now had planning permission approved to renovate it into a part-commercial building on the ground floor and apartments on the first floor.
We are stripping out the existing finishes, and some non-structural walls are being taken out in order to form new space to create commercial units on the ground floor and accommodation on the first floor. Major repairs have also been carried out to the roof of the main building. The existing chimneys have been removed, and subsequent repairs and alterations are being made.
The building is being fully decorated internally with new lighting and heating systems being installed. To the front of the building externally, minor repairs are being carried out to the existing windows, and the stonework frontage is being professionally cleaned. New doors, Kitchens etc are being installed, as well as new internal doors, in order to meet the new design concept of the project.
The Challenge
As this is a listed building, there are areas of the building that need to remain as they presently stand. This is challenging logistically as work needs to be carried out close to these areas in a delicate way so as not to disturb the areas that need to be maintained. This is also a very old building where the stripping had to be carried out carefully and meticulously. A lot of care is being given in all areas of this building regarding the refurbishment works.
The project is now nearing completion. Well done to the PWI Project Delivery Team, Duncan Henderson - Site Manager; Steve Shaw – Senior Projects Manager; and Charlotte Wheatley – QS.
