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Estate Renewal
Avenham Estate next estate renewal project >
Estate Renewal Sector Case Study:
Avenham Estate,
Preston
Client: Avenquest Homes
Cost: £6.1m
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Objectives
The main objective was to totally refurbish three
11storey tower blocks to improve the fabric of the
buildings and their appearance in order to create
positive local landmarks.
There was also a requirement to increase thermal
insulation, create a new and welcoming entrance plus
improve security for the residents.
Our View
We specified an insulated rain-screen system to
improve the fabric of the building and the thermal
efficiency. This would provide a maintenance free
external finish with colours which could be chosen
with the residents. A new ‘pod’ was designed and the
entrance foyer opened up to give a light, spacious and
welcoming entrance to each building. Each ‘pod’ design
and the external colours varied in order to provide
each building with its own identity whilst maintaining a
unified design concept across all three blocks.
Internally, we wanted to open up communal hallways
to remove blind corners and dead ends, thereby
improving security. Each individual flat would benefit
from a new front door, electrical re-wire, new kitchen
and new bathroom – all to the resident’s choice.
A new secure perimeter boundary and landscaping
scheme was specified to create secure car parking and
a new door entry and cctv system would ensure
controlled access to each building.
The Results
‘The tenants I spoke to are very comfortable in their
new homes and are really embracing the changes. I
am extremely impressed by the community planning
and the quality of homes that are on offer.’
Mark Hendrick, MP for Preston |
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