Located on Fitzhamon Embankment, this flagship project for the Seren Group, involved the refurbishment and extension of existing, outdated accommodation for the homeless in Cardiff. The existing building comprises 3 elements; a Victorian clergy house and hall, and a later modern extension to the rear, which bounded the site forming a small courtyard in the centre. Whilst not listed, the Victorian elements were of historic importance; and sensitivity was, therefore required in its refurbishment.
The works, which were procured under JCT Constructing Excellence, included the demolition and construction of a new, contemporary extension to the rear of the site and internal reconfiguration works to provide 18no. en-suite bed spaces arranged in a ‘core and cluster’ model, with 3no. self-contained studio apartments with their own en-suite and kitchen. Staff accommodation and a multi-purpose communal area are provided at Ground Floor. This £1.8 million upgrade opened its doors to residents in September 2015.
Located on Fitzhamon Embankment, this flagship project for the Seren Group, involved the refurbishment and extension of existing, outdated accommodation for the homeless in Cardiff. The existing building comprises 3 elements; a Victorian clergy house and hall, and a later modern extension to the rear, which bounded the site forming a small courtyard in the centre. Whilst not listed, the Victorian elements were of historic importance; and sensitivity was, therefore required in its refurbishment.
The works, which were procured under JCT Constructing Excellence, included the demolition and construction of a new, contemporary extension to the rear of the site and internal reconfiguration works to provide 18no. en-suite bed spaces arranged in a ‘core and cluster’ model, with 3no. self-contained studio apartments with their own en-suite and kitchen. Staff accommodation and a multi-purpose communal area are provided at Ground Floor. This £1.8 million upgrade opened its doors to residents in September 2015.
