St Michael's Orphanage
Chislehurst, KentA locally listed building required a full internal refurbishment and bespoke interior refit. Work also included upgrades to the gated entry, parking area and surrounding grounds and outdoor lighting.
During work, unknown original features were uncovered that required an adjustment to the drawings and programme of work.
Services
Architectural Design
Project management
Bespoke joinery
Type of work
Remodelling and refurbishment
Restoration
Interior refit
Exterior remodelling
Challenge
During the interior refit, work exposed a vaulted ceiling of a previous chapel.
Solution
Careful restoration allowed for a automated skylights to be fitted. This helped to increase internal light to the rooms below.
Challenge
Improvement and modernisation were required for the internal room lighting.
Solution
Careful restoration and the fitting of bespoke lighting and a media unit created space for the creation of a hidden cloakroom as well as solving the improved lighting need.
Challenge
Existing box sash windows and opening features were required to remain due to both the listed status of the building and aesthetics.
Solution
The windows were carefully removed, overhauled and restored and were then refitted. Extra care was taken around any key features to remain.
Challenge
Rooms that had been previously remodelled required sympathetic updating to match modern living.
Solution
A whalebone floor and bespoke features were added to provide additional feature pieces to living spaces.
Solution
Additional space was found to create an entertaining area. This included a feature bar that incorporated a section of reclaimed 300-year-old English Ash to provide the bar top.
Challenge
Additional rear access was requested by the client.
Solution
The overall garage size was reduced through a remodelled driveway with automated wooden gates.
Solution
Space around the property was cleared to allow for the preparation and levelling of an extended drive/parking area in front of the property. This was then gravelled.
