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Battersea Arts CentreHLF Stage D Report
June 2012
HaworthTompkins
Battersea Arts Centre HLF Stage D Report June 20122
TEAM
Client
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC)
Old Town Hall
166 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5TN
Contact: David Jubb, Jo Hunter
Tel: 020 7326 8239
Architects
Haworth Tompkins Ltd
19-20 Great Sutton Street
London
EC1V 0DR
Contact: Imogen Long
Tel: 020 7250 3225
Quantity Surveyors
Bristow Johnson & Partners
89 Charlotte Street
London
W1T 4PU
Contact: Lindsay Cornock
Tel: 020 7636 1036
Services Engineers
XCO2 Energy
Unit 1.01, The Wenlock
50-52 Wharf Road
London
N1 7EU
Contact: John Farrell
Tel: 020 7700 1000
Structural Engineers
Heyne Tillett Steel
Unit 2, Compton Courtyard
Compton Street
London
EC1V 0BD
Contact: Tom Steel
Tel: 020 7870 8050
Acoustic Consultants
Sound Space Design
2 St George’s Court
131 Putney Bridge Road
London
SW15 2PA
Contact: Eric Magloire
Tel: 020 8877 5868
CDM Co-ordinator
PFB CM Services Ltd
Warwick House
65-66 Queen Street
London
EC4R 1EB
Contact: Duncan Boddy
Tel: 020 7329 1221
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CONTENTS
DESIGN REPORT
1 Executive Summary 6
2 Vision and Aims 8
3 The Old Town Hall 10
4 Development of the scope of works 16
5 Proposals 20
5.1 Access and Learning
5.2 Restoration of significant
heritage elements
5.3 Town Hall Road
5.4 Lower Hall
5.5 Conservation and Upgrades
6 Programme and Procurement 44
7 Statutory Authorities 46
7.1 Planning
7.2 Building Control
8 Cost Summary 48
9 Risk Management 50
10 Next Steps 52
11 Drawings 54
TECHNICAL REPORT
Services Engineer’s Report 71
Structural Engineer’s Report 99
Acoustic Consultant’s Report 139
CDM Co-ordinator’s Report 151
Cost Consultant’s Report 155
APPENDICES
Appendix A Existing Drawings 177
Appendix B Scheme Drawings and Schedules 199
Appendix C Outline Specification 285
Appendix D Summary of Access Audit 309
Appendix E Sensitivity Drawings 317
Appendix F Stage C Masterplan overview 327
Appendix G Pre-planning Written Feedback 343
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DESIGN REPORT
“The vision for Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is to champion the exploration of our history in order to help invent our future. For example, one of BAC’s strengths is that it is not based in a purpose built theatre but in a building with a great heritage and strong civic values: its spaces act as a provocation for artists who are looking to reinvent the rules of theatre. We think it is one of the reasons why BAC has housed some of the UK’s most innovative and brilliant theatre artists over more than 30 years. It is also the reason why we want the building to continue to enable creative congregation and collaboration, a home for young and old to come together, hosting thousands of different events every year, a model for resilient theatres of the future that encourage neighbourliness, empathy and civic pride. We want to create a space that provides a home, where artists and audiences can prepare food and eat together. We want BAC to reveal itself gradually, like an exciting story, rewarding those who peek behind the curtain, breaking the barriers between ‘front of house’ and ‘back stage’. We think that project will help identify new ways in which cultural organisations can bring heritage to life: not simply in terms of illustration but in the way that heritage informs our future.”
David Jubb & David Micklem, BAC Joint Artistic Directors
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis report has been compiled by Haworth Tompkins Architects, in collaboration with
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) and the Design Team. It forms part of the second round
submission for Heritage Lottery Funding. Battersea Arts Centre was approved for the first
round development phase in June 2010. This document comprises the Design Report and
the Technical Report for the proposals equivalent to RIBA Stage D.
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is housed in a Grade II* listed Victorian Town Hall. The building
is of significant note for its architectural, political, social and creative heritage. The proposed
works to the building presented in this report will conserve the building’s historic features
and improve facilities and access so that more people can enjoy and appreciate them,
continuing the long history of community engagement which is already part of the Old Town
Hall. The building itself is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture and a well-known
and loved landmark on Lavender Hill. Inside the building contains a wealth of spaces, each
having its own character, with grand rooms and entrances leading to intriguing corridors
and intimate corners. The project involves not just the conservation of this valuable heritage,
but acts as a beacon, bringing together and revealing the heritage of the wider area.
The proposals comprise five elements:
- Access improvements to the building, which include both physical and intellectual
elements. The BAC archive is to be digitised and new viewing pods created in the foyer in
order that visitors can learn about and interact with the building. The accessibility of public
entry points to the building is to be improved with new ramps and lighting. An induction loop
is to be located at the Box office and Braille signage installed in public areas. A new platform
lift will link Lower Hall and Grand Hall level, creating accessible circulation throughout lower
levels, ground and first floors.
- Restoration of elements of significant heritage value, which include restoring the Hope-
Jones Organ in the Grand Hall, the original glass mosaic flooring and the glazed Octagonal
dome. The Grand Hall entrance canopy and Theatre Street lantern will also be restored.
- Town Hall Road, a private road adjacent to the building within BAC’s lease, is to be
relandscaped to create outdoor public space, enhancing the way this important building
is presented to and used by its community. New signage is proposed to the bar entrance above: View of Town Hall Roadbelow: Event on main steps
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on Town Hall Road, indicating this entrance and encouraging new visitors. The proposals
will also enable an expansion of uses linked to BAC activities and make environmental
improvements to the wider area.
- The Lower Hall level is to be remodeled to create improved facilities for users of the Lower
Hall, increasing its appeal and use for a large number of different groups. This will enable
wider appreciation of the Lower Hall itself, which is decorated with the Battersea motto and
crest. Also at Lower Hall level, an enlarged office space will be created which is to be rented
out to creative start-ups. In addition, the Lower Hall will make a greater contribution to BAC’s
income generation capacity.
- Conservation and upgrades to the historic building fabric. These works comprise essential
repairs to the brickwork, stonework and roofs and the removal of non-original external
features such as the projection box and external cabling to enhance the appearance of
the building and return it closer to its original state. Fabric upgrades which will improve
the energy efficiency of the building and reduce its carbon footprint are also to be made,
including insulating the roofs, new double glazing to windows and rooflights, draught-
proofing to doors and the installation of two new wood-burning stoves.
The works detailed in this report form part of a wider masterplan for the building that
proposes rationalisation, refurbishment and extension to existing internal facilities and the
replacement and upgrade of the building services infrastructure. These wider proposals
have been developed alongside the HLF works to Stage C. A summary of the proposals is
included in Appendix F.
This report is to be read in conjunction with the Conservation Management Plan for the
Building and Archives, the 10 year Management and Maintenance Plan, Project Execution
Plan, Activity Plan and other documents which form part of the HLF submission. Relative
Sensitivity Analysis Drawings from the Conservation Management Plan are included in
Appendix E of this report.
above: Event in foyerbelow: Artist’s bedroom
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BAC is a revenue funded arts organisation, founded in 1980. It has grown synonymous
over the years with the building housing it, Battersea Old Town Hall, on Lavender Hill in
southwest London. It is highly acclaimed for its innovative approach to theatre making and
for the many successful artists who continue to emerge through its doors. BAC aims to create
and promote exciting, high quality, risk-taking arts activity through creative collaborations
between artists, staff and public.
While theatre making and performance are central to BAC, it also forms a hub for the local
community, with a number of other activities take place within the building. There is a café
and a very popular under 5s play space, both adjacent to the foyer and open to the public
daily. The Council Chamber and Grand Hall are used for performances as well as being
hired for events such as weddings and conferences. There is a programme of activities with
local schools, which take place in the Grand Hall and the Lower Hall. Other independent
classes, such as Weight-watchers, yoga and after-school clubs also use the building. At
any one time, the building therefore houses a variety activities and people, creating chance
encounters and unusual juxtapositions. BAC aims to increase the number and range of
activities further, facilitated by the proposed works.
The Activity Plan describes in detail the ways in which BAC will engage with different groups.
The works to the building are closely linked to the Activity Plan and focus on three areas:
- the conservation and restoration works will enhance visitor’s appreciation of the qualities
of the building both physically and visually
- improving public facilities and access will enable more people to be able to use the
building
- creating specific locations for learning about the building will create more opportunities for
interacting with the building’s heritage and the digitised archive
2 VISION AND AIMS
Through this project we will explore the future roleof theatre spaces working with artists, audiences,architects, staff, trustees and local people. Weunderstand theatre space as a critical andimportant character in every theatre experience.
We think our building is a more interesting space inwhich to achieve our mission because it was oncea Town Hall. We imagine a future for theatre thatinhabits spaces in communities that are owned bythat community or that become celebrated by all.
As new shows and creative projects are conceivedwe will use them to better understand how ourbuilding can work for us and how best it should beevolved. Some design ideas will be subject to pilotprojects to ensure they are the right fit and willachieve best value for money.
We will deliver some of the works in-houseenabling us to achieve better value than if wepackaged them all up as building contracts, we have proven that we can achieve considerableefficiencies this way through the first phase of works.
Howarth Tompkins(Architects)
Having been through a formal tendering
process to meet EU procurement guidelines
we are delighted to announce that Howarth
Tompkins will be collaborating with us no this
project.
Haworth Tompkins was formed in 1991 by
architects Graham Haworth and Steve
Tompkins and has gone on to become one the
UKs most celebrated designers of arts
centres and theatres. They were shortlisted
for The Stirling Prize for The Young Vic,
acclaimed for their re-development of The
Royal Court, and are currently working on
projects for the National Theatre, Everyman
Theatre in Liverpool and the Donmar
Warehouse.
Their buildings are influenced by the specific
chemistry of individual places and cultural
situations: ‘We put enormous effort into
understanding a building's context and the
needs of its users, a process which often
yields original or unconventional solutions.
What they have in common is an approach
rather than a stylistic signature.’
Professionalism and sustainability in the
widest sense underpins the creative output of
Howarth Tompkins. The combination of a
relatively small, close-knit team and a
carefully limited number of projects in
development at any one time enables them to
offer an exceptional level of service to clients.
Howarth Tompkins’ work has won over 50
design awards and is published
internationally.
left:Artists in BAC’s foyerphoto: A N Other
above: Artist’s bedroombelow: Event in foyer
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Artists performing during Masque of the Red Death, a production seen by 46,000 people. It began the opening up of the building to more public use and enabled a new audience to see the value of the heritage.
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Battersea Town Hall was completed in 1893. It was designed by E W Mountford, architect of
the Old Bailey, and nearby Battersea Central Library. It was listed at Grade II* in 1970 and
of great significance for both its architectural qualities and its part in the social and political
history of Battersea.
The Town Hall is located on a sloping site, with the Municipal building to the south fronting
onto Lavender Hill, and the Grand Hall – a space designed for public assembly - to the north,
situated half a storey below the main ground floor level. There is a clear division in massing
directly related to the intended functions, although it presents a continuous façade to the
surrounding four streets. The exterior is of red Suffolk brick, with Bath stone dressings. The
original roofs were of Westmoreland slate, but the Grand Hall roof and roof to the south and
west wings of the Municipal building have been replaced with clay pantiles. The imposing
south elevation is in free Classical style, with the east and west sides and north elevation
treated in Arts and Crafts style.
Internally, the Municipal building contains a number of fine rooms, arranged around a
central courtyard with brings light and air into the building. The public spaces are linked
by blue glass mosaic floor with decorative borders. In the main foyer area a bee motif
is also included in the mosaic. The Council Chamber is the finest room in this part of
the building, with a strapwork ceiling and panelling to the walls, and tall arched windows
containing leaded lights. The other ground and first floor rooms are of good proportions and
generally retain the original cornices and floors largely intact. A number of local craftsmen
and businesses were employed in the construction of the original building.
The Grand Hall building lies to the north of the Municipal building. It houses a public hall of
an unusually large size which the Vestry of Battersea felt would benefit the local community
when it was built. From the early 1900s, the Hall staged talent contests, traditional jazz
performances and musical evenings. The room has an elaborate barrel-vaulted ceiling and
frieze over the proscenium arch to the stage, with windows at high level and doors along
both sides giving access to circulation space. The Grand Hall organ was installed in 1901,
and is of great historical significance, as it is the largest and most original example of an
organ designed by Robert Hope-Jones. The Lower Hall is located beneath the Grand Hall,
to the north of the site.
3 THE OLD TOWN HALL
above: Site planbelow: Aerial view of BAC showing Municipal building to the south and Grand Hall to the north
BAC
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Lavender Hill
Town H
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Illustration of Town Hall Road following construction in 1893 with Grand Hall entrance at centre
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There have been a number of alterations to the building during its life. One of the most
significant was only six years after it first opened, when the ‘red staircase’ was added
along with the first floor rooms on the west wing of the Municipal building. Over the years
rooms have been partitioned and re-partitioned to create rooms of varying sizes to meet the
changing requirements of first the civic, and then the cultural, functions of the building.
When the organ was installed, modifications were made to the Lower Hall rooms in order
to accommodate its vast apparatus. The Lower Hall was altered in 1936, when the original
columns were removed. This necessitated the deep beams that are now a prominent feature
of the room, which include the Battersea motto, ‘Not for you, Not for me, But for Us’.
Battersea Town Hall functioned until 1965, when the Town Hall was relocated to its current
site on Wandsworth High Street, following the creation of the borough of Wandsworth by
the London Government Act 1963. During its time as a Town Hall, the building witnessed a
number of historic events, including the election of London’s first black mayor. During the
First and Second World Wars, the building was used as a recruiting station and administrative
centre. During the First World War it was also used as a conscientious objectors’ tribunal
site. A Conservation Management Plan for the building has been written, which examines its
architectural and cultural significance and gives a detailed analysis of the different elements
of the building. The Plan identifies the risks and opportunities associated with the ongoing
upkeep and use of the building and provides the framework within which any future repair,
alterations and additions to the built fabric should be developed. The Plan has been produced
by Haworth Tompkins in consultation with BAC, English Heritage and Wandsworth Borough
Council, and will be made available to the public on the BAC website. It has been used to
develop the wider masterplan for the building and the scope of the HLF works.
above: Illustration of Battersea Town Hall following construction in 1893below: Illustrations of Council Chamber and Principal Staircase
opposite: Plan and elevation by Mountford
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The Statement of Significance included in the Conservation Management Plan is as
follows:
Architectural
As a Grade II* listed building BAC has been designated a building of important and
special architectural interest. The Old Town Hall is an attractive example of late Victorian
municipal architecture, built with great skill and craftsmanship, designed by an architect of
considerable repute and is a good example of Mountford’s work. It has its own very special
character and beautiful ‘set-pieces’, which make it unique and significant. The use of local
artisans mean the building’s finer detail is rich in historical and social significance. The
architecture is made more interesting by the need to accommodate its sloping site, which
gives a pleasing complexity of plan and creates the possibility of separating the Municipal
building from the Grand Hall. The spacious arrangement of the building and the generous,
day lit, wide corridors off the central Court and flanking the Grand Hall contribute to the
successful varied occupations of the building. The Council Chamber, the Grand staircase,
the Grand Hall and entrance halls are beautiful and finely detailed spaces, well suited to
entertainment purposes. Key heritage assets include the Octagonal Dome, the mosaic floors
and the Robert Hope-Jones organ.
Political
The building has been the home of revolutionary ideas and thinkers since it was opened,
reflecting what historian Sandra Wallman calls “Batterseaness.” As the Town Hall, and as
such the centre of civic function in the borough, it played host to several radical groups and
thinkers over its first 80 years of existence. This was then echoed in its creative function,
with several radical political performances being hosted at the building from 1980 onwards.
It played host to the first Black mayor of a London Borough, John Archer, radical feminist
thinkers Caroline Ganley and Charlotte Despard and key labour voices such as John
Burns.
Illustration from cover of Inaugural Day brochure
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Social
As a Town Hall until 1965 the building played an incredibly important social role in the
community; with constituents attending the building for administrative purposes as well as
for their leisure and the Grand Hall having always been a site of Concerts, Bazaars, Debating
Societies, University Extension Lectures and Recreative entertainments of a high-class for
the people. Under BAC’s stewardship the building continues to provide participatory and
community activities for the local area. Several local people have fond memories of the
building and through its use for weddings, exams, memorials, elections and community
gatherings it continues to be a place of many ‘firsts.’
Creative
Battersea Arts Centre is well known for being at the cutting edge of contemporary British
performance. Since it was established in 1980 it has played host to some of the most
influential companies in the UK and pioneered new approaches to making work, such as
Scratch and artist residencies. Several prominent performance companies got their start at
BAC or worked with the arts centre before they were established voices in the theatre world.
BAC helped develop and raise the profiles of these innovative groups. Through its unique
approach to theatrical process and working with artists, BAC continues to be at the forefront
of new developments in theatre practice in the UK and internationally.
above: Pre-war photograph showing Old Town Hall and adjacent Theatre, now demolishedbelow: Illustation of John Burns, MP for Battersea, addressing an audience in 1897
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The scope of the proposed works in the first round application was based on BAC’s key
priorities for conserving its building and opening up its heritage to the public. These
comprised increasing the level of accessibility, conserving and restoring the building’s most
significant internal features, making urgent repairs to the building fabric and improving the
environmental and economic sustainability of the building. While these priorities remain
unchanged, there have been some revisions to the scope of works since the first round
submission.
BAC has commissioned a Design Team, led by Haworth Tompkins, to develop a masterplan
for the building in order to provide a wider context for the works. BAC has also secured
Arts Council Renew funding which has enabled some pressing works to be undertaken.
In addition to this, during the second round development, BAC has consulted HLF on the
scope. Following this, the addition of works to improve access and facilities to the Lower
Hall and an increased scope of works to Town Hall Road have been included in place of full
replacement of the roofs. Bringing in the works to the Lower Hall opens up this significant
space, decorated with Battersea’s motto and crest, to the community and for use by local
start-up companies.
Other additions are works to restore the external Theatre Street lantern, included following
consultation with English Heritage and Wandsworth Conservation Department; the restoration
of the Grand Hall canopy, which will revitalise one of the main entrances and improve
revenue from weddings and other hires; and fabric upgrades to reduce the building’s energy
consumption and running costs.
4 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCOPE OF WORkS
Octagonal Hall and Dome
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Summary of Scope: Scope identified in First Round Bid:
Repair and Conservation
Existing pitched/flat roofs
Town Hall Road
Doors - internal
Council Chamber wall stripping
Council Chamber other works
Doors - general
Chimneys
Roof turrets
Windows
Skylight
Grand Hall dome
Brickwork/Pointing
Masonry & Stonework
GH decoration
Floor repairs
Staircases
Basement
Decorations
Organ repair to complete
West wing
New Building Work
Town Hall Road
Members Library/Cloakroom fireplaces
Members Library/Cloakroom doors
Reception Area (internal & external)
Pigeon Proofing
Archive physical elements
Grand Hall ventilation
Remove projection box
Access (Braille & Induction loops)
Proposed Omissions to First Round
scope:
Council Chamber wall stripping
Council Chamber other works
GH decoration
Basement
Decorations
West wing
Members Library/Cloakroom doors
Reception Area internal
Grand Hall ventilation
Proposed Additions to First Round
scope:
Insulation to roofs
GH bar rooflight
Atrium rooflight
GH canopy
Lantern on Theatre St
Lower Hall
Remove boxes from GH gable ends
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During this period, BAC has examined the options for storing and accessing their archive,
and have formed a partnership with Wandsworth Borough Council, who will house the
physical archive. The archive for the building is currently stored at Wandsworth Library,
and this will unite the two collections. It is proposed that the BAC archive is digitised, with
public access to the digital archive available at BAC through interactive viewing locations in
the foyer.
The masterplan developed by Haworth Tompkins and the Design Team has resulted in
some omissions to the HLF scope of works. Elements that would strategically fit better with
other planned phases of works are decorations to the building, repairs to the basement and
the internal works to the reception area.
The Arts Council Renew funding secured by BAC has enabled a number of projects to be
undertaken to improve particular aspects of the building that are linked to performances
or events. It has therefore been possible to complete the works to the Council Chamber,
decoration to the Grand Hall, West wing strip out works and Member’s Library/Cloakroom
doors. Works to the Council Chamber were made a priority due to the revenue impact that
they would have, a decision which has seen successful results with increased bookings.
Grand Hall ventilation has been omitted following BAC successfully testing nautral ventilation
strategies in the space. This is considered a more sustainable approach.
Design, discussion and dance taking place in some of BAC’s indoor and outdoor spaces
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left: View of BAC and Town Hall Road right: Grand Hall and Organ
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BAC values its heritage enormously, not only as a fascinating part of the past, but as a
contributor and inspiration to the fututre. BAC is seeking to restore and preserve its heritage
as well as open it up to wider audiences. The conservation of its building and telling the
stories of the events that have happened in and around it form part of this. The proposals
are also focussed on providing a welcoming landmark, developing the relationship BAC
shares with its community and creating a heritage beacon which unites the heritage of the
surrounding area.
The proposals are considered in five themes:
1 Access and Learning
2 Restoration of significant heritage elements
3 Town Hall Road
4 Lower Hall
5 Conservation and Upgrades
The floor plans on the next pages show the locations of the proposals, and they are discussed
in detail in each of the following sections.
5 PROPOSALS
Existing south facade and main entrance on Lavender Hill
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Proposed Lavender Hill elevation with main entrance and Town Hall Road entrance
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Ground Floor Plan
Grand Hall Plan
Lower Hall Plan Lower Hall Level
- Restoration of organ apparatus
- Restoration of mosaic floor
- Relocation of Lower Hall entrance to original location
- New facilities for Lower Hall users
- New serviced office area
- New lift to Lower Hall level
- New landscaping to Town Hall Road
Ground Floor
- New ramp, steps and lighting to main entrance
- Digital archive viewing pods in foyer
- Induction loop at box office
- Restoration of mosaic floor
- Restoration of historic streetlights
- New landscaping to Town Hall Road
- New ramp and steps to bar entrance
- New double glazing to sash windows
Grand Hall Level
- Restoration of organ apparatus
- Restoration of mosaic floor
- New lift to Lower Hall level
- New landscaping to Town Hall Road
- New ramp and steps to Grand Hall entrance
- New parking space on Theatre Street
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Roof Plan
Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Roof Level and External envelope
- Repairs to external brick and stonework
- Repairs to chimneys and turrets
- Repairs to pitched roofs
- New roof covering to flat roofs
Second Floor
- Insulation to roof spaces
- New access flooring to Principal stair rooflight
- New ventilation louvre to Principal stair rooflight
First Floor
- Restoration of mosaic floor
- Restoration of Octagonal dome
- Restoration of Grand Hall canopy
- Restoration of Theatre Street lantern
- Two new woodburning stoves
- New double glazing to Grand Hall rooflights
- New double glazing to sash windows
Lower Hall worksGrand Hall organ External landscapingMosaic floor Fabric upgradesOctagonal dome Access works
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5.1 Access and Learning
5.1.1 Main Entrance
The proposed works to the main entrance improve physical access to the building, creating
new ramps to both sides of the entrance portico (see p.19). The steps are reconfigured to be
more generous and meet the ramps. A new light box is to be installed under the portico in
order to improve light levels and increase the street presence and welcome of the entrance.
A new induction loop is to be installed at the main entrance box office.
5.1.2 Foyer
Two permanent locations for viewing the archive are to be located in the foyer. Access will
be via computers installed within custom-made viewing pods. These will allow visitors to the
building to access information about the building and about BAC during their visit. Further
information on the displays is included in the Activity Plan.
5.1.3 Accessibility upgrades
Braille signage is to be installed in the front of house spaces in order to improve accessibility
for blind and partially sighted people. Modifications are to be made to heights of handles
and push plates on doors and closers adjusted to make them easier to use. Where there is
no detrimental effect to historic fabric, vision panels on doors will be lowered to comply with
current guidance. Repairs to floor surfaces and staircases are to be made in order to reduce
likelihood of accidents and to repair historic fabric.
A new lift linking Lower Hall to Grand Hall level is proposed (see section 5.4).
5.1.4 Theatre Street
Alterations to the pavement line on Theatre Street are proposed to create a new parking
space next to the get-in doors to the Grand Hall atrium. This parking space can be reserved
for vehicles needing to load and unload equipment for use in the Grand Hall.
Performances in a variety of BAC spaces
Valuesimagination and stories
reasons to live
joy and celebration
play, intimacy, authenticity and collaboration
adaptation, flexibility and progressive change
BAC is the vital adventurous
creative well-spring of so much
that is exciting about the theatre.
Quite apart from its excellence as a
venue and its hospitable flexibility,
it has in recent years provided a
whole generation of theatre
makers without whom more
established venues like the
National would quickly atrophy.
Nick Hytner, Artistic Director,
National Theatre
“
”below:Don Juan by Kneehighphoto: A N Other
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left: Proposed section through main entrance showing Principal stairright: Proposed section through main entrance showing Council Chamber
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5.2 Restoration of significant heritage
5.2.1 Restoration of internal elements of significance
Organ
The Grand Hall organ was designed by organ pioneer Robert Hope-Jones and installed in
1901. It is of great heritage significance as it is almost definitely the largest and most original
example of Hope-Jones’ work that survives in the country. The organ was built into the
stage area and has five separate carved woodwork cases containing the five sections. Its full
restoration is included as part of these works. An organ specialist has previously undertaken
partial restoration, and it will now be returned to full working order.
Glass Mosaic
The 1893 Inauguration ceremony text notes that the enriched vitreous glass mosaic was
by the Vitreous Mosaic Company. The tiles are used throughout the public areas and in
the main foyer space a decorative bee motif is used. In the ground floor area there are also
elaborate floral borders. The tiles are generally in good condition, but require replacement
in some areas. The replacement tiles for more prominent areas will be taken from less
frequently used back of house areas.
above: Decorative glass mosaic in foyer and gallerybelow: Bee motif in entrance area
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above: Photographs of Grand Hall organ blower, keyboard and pipesbelow: Proposed long section through the building
1 Main entrance2 Council Chamber3 Grand Hall4 Lower Hall5 Lower Hall entrance
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5.2.2 Restoration of external elements of significance
Octagonal Dome
The glazed Octagonal Dome is situated above the entrance hall to the Grand Hall and
appears to be part of Mountford’s original design. It is octagonal in plan with eight identical
faces consisting of twelve rectangular leaded stained glass panels, depicting a central vase
with surrounding trellis and leaves. The panels are supported on a cast iron framework. The
ventilation cap is not original.
The dome has been poorly repaired in the past and currently leaks. A full specialist restoration
is proposed, which will include dismantling the dome and restoring each part individually.
The existing ventilation strategy, which provided ventilation at the joints, will be reinstated
and the ventilation cap removed. The internal experience of the glazing will be improved by
the removal of the external projection box which currently casts a shadow across it.
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opposite page, left to right: Octagonal Dome with shadow of Projection Box room outside, detail of glass, Dome from above showing ventilation cap
above: Grand Hall entrance canopyleft below: Theatre Street lanternright below: Town Hall Road streetlight
Grand Hall Canopy, Streetlights and Theatre Street lantern
The cast iron decorative canopy to the Grand Hall was added in 1905 and is a prominent
decorative feature of the east elevation. The entrance is used for events in the Grand Hall,
including weddings. It is currently in a reasonably good state of repair, but is missing some
details. These are to be replaced to match the existing. The canopy columns are to be
modified to suit the proposed Grand Hall entrance ramp and steps with new cylindrical
surrounds fitted at the bases.
There are eight historic streetlights to the south and east frontage of the Town Hall. Two of
these require significant repair, which will be part of these works. The four on Town Hall
Road will be relocated to suit the new pavement line.
The existing decorative bracket for the lantern on Theatre Street will be repainted and the
lamp brought back into working condition.
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5.3 Town Hall Road
The proposals transform the setting of the Old Town Hall, creating outdoor public spaces
linked directly to the building on Town Hall Road. The proposals also enhance BAC as a
destination not just for theatre, but as a heritage asset, increasing its visibility and welcome,
and opening it up to more audiences. The road will be relandscaped and a level surface
created. The portion of road in front of the east elevation will be pedestrianised, with
removable bollards allowing vehicle access when required. New ramps will be provided to
the public entrances to the building. The balustrade of the ramp to the bar entrance forms
a new piece of signage that serves to enliven the area and increases the street presence of
BAC. The balustrade sign is formed of a red-painted steel beam with the letters ‘Battersea
Arts Centre’ cut out and back lit. This forms an integral part of the entrance to Town Hall
Road and a new distinctive guide into the building.
Along the length of Town Hall Road there are four proposed surface treatments that delineate
areas for different uses, shown in the plan opposite.
The existing York stone pavement area to the southern part of Town Hall Road is to be
retained and extended with reclaimed pavers, maintaining a clear formal route to the Grand
Hall. This route is planted with birch and fruit trees on the other side of the road, enhancing
the setting of the Grand Hall entrance and creating a buffer to neighbouring properties.
The existing streetlights are to be relocated to sit at the edge of the new pavement line.
York stone paving is to be laid on the new ramps to the bar entrance and the Grand Hall
entrance, creating an integrated paved surface which rises up to the entrances and falls as
demanded by the sloping site conditions. The Grand Hall entrance has a generous paved
platform in front of both sets of double doors. The existing metal ramp to the Grand Hall
which serves only one set of doors is removed.
An outdoor seating area is proposed at the Lavender Hill end of Town Hall Road. York stone
setts are to be laid here, matching the existing York stone paving but suitable for vehicular
traffic when required. The two existing red telephone boxes will be retained and planters
installed along the boundary following the same line. The use of the road by vehicles will be
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controlled by BAC and the road will be closed when this area is in use.
The third portion of road is laid with resin-bound crushed stone topping over the tarmac,
softening its appearance. This area runs from the Grand Hall entrance to Theatre Street.
The existing pavement is replaced with the same topping and reduced in height to create a
continuous surface with the road. The area is thus widened for public use. Direct access is
available from the Lower Hall, and this area will be connected with the community activities
that take place in the Lower Hall. New streetlighting and external lighting mounted on the
building is provided to this area.
The existing concrete paving is retained in front of the north elevation. This surface treatment
is extended to the east elevation where a new level entrance to the Lower Hall is created. The
levels of the existing paving are modified in front of the relocated entrance to the Lower Hall
foyer to create level access. Bike stands are to be installed to the west end of the road.
Town Hall Road is an unadopted highway with a 2m wide adopted portion to the eastern
boundary that will be maintained as a public right of way at all times. A 3m clear one-
way road width is maintained along the length of Town Hall Road. Two dedicated disabled
parking bays are to be created in front of the Lower Hall entrance. There is a turning head
so that cars using these spaces can turn around and exit along Theatre Street. A coach drop
off point is located at the end of the road. New enclosed bin storage will also be provided at
this end of Town Hall Road.
Proposals to Theatre Street and Lavender Hill external areas are discussed in section 5.1.
above: Plan showing unadopted highway adjacent to BACbelow: Plan showing proposed one-way vehicle route and public right of way to eastern boundary
unadopted highway public right of way vehicle route
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5.4 Lower Hall
The Lower Hall was originally created for community uses. It is located at the north of the
building, below the Grand Hall. It is decorated with the Battersea motto ‘Non Mihi, Non Tibi,
Sed Nobis’ (‘Not for you, Not for me, But for us’). BAC hire out the Lower Hall to a number
of different community users for classes and events. The Hall itself is being refurbished
by BAC with Renew funding over summer 2012, but the ancillary areas are in need of
alteration and refurbishment in order to meet the needs of BAC and their hirers. The space
is a valuable asset to BAC and it is hoped that the uses of this hall can be expanded once
improvements to its facilities have taken place.
As part of the HLF proposals, the Lower Hall main entrance is to be relocated to its original
position. The existing stone surround to the opening remains, but has been bricked up. This
will be opened up and a new lobby to the foyer created. Internally, the foyer area is to be
reconfigured to create a reception area with seating. A new window will be installed where
the current entrance has been infilled, bringing natural light into the space. Changing areas
and a new accessible wc will be provided and the existing wcs refurbished.
A new platform lift linking the Lower Hall to the Grand Hall level is proposed. This will enable
accessible circulation from the Lower Hall to the first floor level. There is currently a chair
lift from Grand Hall to ground floor level and a lift at the front of the building linking ground
and first floors. The Lower Hall to first floor levels will therefore be fully accessible from the
disabled parking spaces on Town Hall Road.
The existing offices at Lower Hall level are used by BAC staff. Within the wider masterplan,
new offices for all staff in the west wing attic spaces are to be created, freeing up this space.
The Lower Hall office space will be let to creative start-ups, who can contribute to the life of
the BAC community. It is proposed that the office space is expanded to include part of the
now defunct Lower Hall kitchen. A storage area for the Lower Hall will be created in the other
part. The office is to be fitted with new lighting, heating and ventilation and will become a
new stream of revenue for BAC, also serving to bring new people into the building. A new
kitchen for shared use by the Lower Hall and offices is located between the two rooms.
Additional wall and ceiling linings to the office will isolate it acoustically from the activities
in the Lower Hall. The door to the Lower Hall will also be fitted with an additional acoustic
shutter to separate the hall from the foyer during noise sensitive activities.above: Photographs of Lower Hall as existingbelow: Section showing Grand Hall and Lower Hall relationship
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5.5 Conservation and Upgrades
5.5.1 External repairs
The existing red Suffolk bricks are badly weathered in some areas, particularly on the east
elevation. Poor repairs with unsuitable mortar have further exacerbated problems. Areas
requiring urgent repair, including chimneys, have been scheduled and will be undertaken.
Works involve repointing and some replacement.
The existing stonework, including surrounds to external doors, stone courses and stone
cappings have weathered badly in some areas. Areas requiring repair or replacement have
been scheduled and where necessary stonework will be replaced or indented.
The existing roof slates and tiles are in reasonable condition but there are some areas which
leak and repairs will be undertaken locally. Replacement of lead flashings, cast iron down
pipes and gutters and leadwork to dormers and turrets is proposed where required. Asphalt
coverings to the flat roof of the Grand Hall link area are to be replaced.
The non-original projection box to the Grand Hall roof and the white timber boxes over the
Grand Hall fans openings are to be removed. Redundant external cabling will be removed.
5.5.2 Sustainability upgrades to the existing building fabric
Upgrades to the building fabric are to be made to reduce energy consumption and the
carbon footprint of the building. Roof insulation is to be installed over the ceiling in the
Council Chamber and Recreation Room and at rafter level in the remaining attic spaces.
Insulation will also be installed to the Grand Hall flat roofs.
above: Weathered stonework around main entrancebelow: Deterioration of brickwork on east elevation
opposite, left to right: Grand Hall roof, Council Chamber roof, Surveyors Department stove, timber
windows in Surveyor’s Department
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The timber sash windows to ground floor and first floor public spaces will be upgraded
with double glazing. The ‘slimlite’ system is to be used, with double glazed units fitted into
the existing timber frames to preserve the original appearance. In the Council Chamber,
the leaded light windows will be secondary glazed with perspex sheet to minimise visual
impact.
External doors are to be draught-proofed.
Two new woodburning stoves are proposed in the Member’s Library and the New Committee
Room. These are in addition to the two recently installed in the Surveyor’s Department and
the Waiting Room. The stoves will be fuelled by scrap wood, a renewable energy source, and
reduce demand on non-renewable energy fuelled heating.
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The proposed programme is shown opposite. The works will be submitted for Planning and
Listed Building consent following the submission of the HLF application.
On condition of funding approval, the works will be developed to Stage E between October
2012 and January 2013 and to Stage F between February and May 2013. The works will
be tendered in June 2013 and it is intended that the main works start on site in September
2013. It is estimated that the construction period will be nine months.
It is intended to let the works as a single contract, with the exception of the specialist organ
works. These will be procured directly by BAC, and they would take place prior to the main
contract works.
The sequencing of the works will be developed at Stage E. The building will remain occupied
during the works. While it is appreciated that the works will be a significant factor in BAC’s
programming, it is intended to reduce their impact to a minimum. A phased approach with
sectional completion for the internal works is likely to be considered.
6 PROGRAMME & PROCUREMENT
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ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
12 Main design process - Professional team & due diligence 305 days Mon 16/04/12 Fri 14/06/133 Design development for Stage D 9 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 15/06/124 Completion date for Stage D (detailed design) 0 days Mon 18/06/12 Mon 18/06/125 Agree formal terms of appointment for professional team 1 wk Mon 15/10/12 Fri 19/10/126 Stage E (final design) 12 wks Mon 22/10/12 Fri 11/01/137 Trial pits and internal structural investigations 3 wks Mon 12/11/12 Fri 30/11/128 Other specialist investigations 4 wks Mon 12/11/12 Fri 07/12/129 Building Control approval 8 wks Mon 12/11/12 Fri 04/01/13
10 Stage E cost plan 2 wks Mon 14/01/13 Fri 25/01/1311 Stage E client sign-off & feedback 2 wks Mon 28/01/13 Fri 08/02/1312 Stage F (production information) 12 wks Mon 11/02/13 Fri 03/05/1313 Building Control approval 3 wks Mon 04/03/13 Fri 22/03/1314 Stage F client sign-off & feedback 2 wks Mon 06/05/13 Fri 17/05/1315 Stage G (tender documentation) 4 wks Mon 20/05/13 Fri 14/06/131617 HLF Application - Stage 2 130 days Mon 16/04/12 Fri 12/10/1218 Agree Conservation Management Plan / 10-year Management & Maintenance Plan 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1219 Agree Conservation Management Plan (Archive) 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1220 Agree Activity Plan (incl Storyline & Interpretation Plan) 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1221 Calculation for full cost recovery 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1222 Project Management Structure & Staffing post project 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1223 Project Execution plan 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1224 Business Plan incl Sensitivity Analysis 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1225 Detailed Project costs & Partnership funding (and cashflow forecast) 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1226 Fundraising Update 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/1227 Risk Register 6 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 25/05/122829 Pre-submission review with HLF 1 wk Mon 28/05/12 Fri 01/06/1230 Prepare reports for Second round application 2 wks Mon 04/06/12 Fri 15/06/1231 Compile Second round application 1 wk Mon 18/06/12 Fri 22/06/1232 Submit Second round Application 0 days Fri 22/06/12 Fri 22/06/1233 3-month review period 14 wks Mon 25/06/12 Fri 28/09/123435 Target date for approval of application 0 days Fri 28/09/12 Fri 28/09/1236 Review period / consultation 2 wks Mon 01/10/12 Fri 12/10/1237 Confirm instructions for the project 0 days Fri 12/10/12 Fri 12/10/123839 Planning 360 days Mon 18/06/12 Fri 01/11/1340 Prepare and submit planning application 5 wks Mon 18/06/12 Fri 20/07/1241 Determination period 12 wks Mon 23/07/12 Fri 12/10/1242 Sign-off planning conditions; required pre-commencement 8 wks Mon 15/07/13 Fri 06/09/1343 Sign-off planning conditions; required post-commencement 8 wks Mon 09/09/13 Fri 01/11/134445 Pre-contract works 100 days Mon 22/04/13 Fri 06/09/1346 Pre-tender contractor interviews / selection 8 wks Mon 22/04/13 Mon 17/06/1347 Tender period (stage H) 4 wks Mon 17/06/13 Fri 12/07/1348 Tender review & client instructions 2 wks Mon 15/07/13 Fri 26/07/1349 Appoint main contractor 0 days Fri 26/07/13 Fri 26/07/1350 Lead-in period for procurement of materials and site set-up 6 wks Mon 29/07/13 Fri 06/09/135152 Period of construction works on site 170 days Fri 06/09/13 Fri 02/05/1453 Works start on site 0 days Fri 06/09/13 Fri 06/09/1354 External landscaping 10 wks Mon 03/02/14 Fri 11/04/1455 Octagonal roof 12 wks Mon 30/09/13 Fri 20/12/1356 Mosaic tiling 12 wks Mon 23/12/13 Fri 14/03/1457 Lower Hall works 14 wks Mon 09/09/13 Fri 13/12/1358 Lift installation 3 wks Mon 10/02/14 Fri 28/02/1459 External works - roofs, elevations, etc 21 wks Mon 09/09/13 Fri 31/01/1460 Others 34 wks Mon 09/09/13 Fri 02/05/1461 Overall practical completion (PC) 0 days Fri 02/05/14 Fri 02/05/146263 Organ works 210 days Mon 15/10/12 Fri 02/08/1364 Lead-in period for procurement of materials and site set-up 16 wks Mon 15/10/12 Fri 01/02/1365 Commence on site 0 days Fri 01/02/13 Fri 01/02/1366 Works on site 26 wks Mon 04/02/13 Fri 02/08/1367 Practical completion (PC) 0 days Fri 02/08/13 Fri 02/08/136869 Permanent Installation 110 days Mon 30/09/13 Fri 28/02/1470 Community Hustings to select stories 4 wks Mon 30/09/13 Fri 25/10/1371 Commission artists for permanent installation 5 wks Mon 28/10/13 Fri 29/11/1372 Permanent installation developed 9 wks Mon 02/12/13 Fri 31/01/1473 Permanent installation built 4 wks Mon 03/02/14 Fri 28/02/147475 Rolling Installations 420 days Mon 04/02/13 Fri 12/09/1476 Development for pilot workshops 8 wks Mon 04/02/13 Fri 29/03/1377 Pilot installation with primary & Secondary 5 wks Mon 01/04/13 Fri 03/05/1378 Close and assessment of plot 6 wks Mon 06/05/13 Fri 14/06/137980 Development for schools workshops 4 wks Mon 05/08/13 Fri 30/08/1381 Schools installation project 10 wks Mon 02/09/13 Fri 08/11/1382 Close and assessment of installation 6 wks Mon 11/11/13 Fri 20/12/138384 Development for Family workshop 4 wks Mon 17/02/14 Fri 14/03/1485 Family workshop installation 7 wks Mon 17/03/14 Fri 02/05/1486 Close and assessment of workshop 4 wks Mon 05/05/14 Fri 30/05/148788 Development for Inter-generational workshop 4 wks Mon 02/06/14 Fri 27/06/1489 Inter-generational workshop 6 wks Mon 30/06/14 Fri 08/08/1490 Close and assessment for inter-generational installation 5 wks Mon 11/08/14 Fri 12/09/149192 Digital archive 475 days Mon 16/04/12 Fri 07/02/1493 Digitisation and cataloguing of archive with volunteers 76 wks Mon 16/04/12 Fri 27/09/1394 Launch of digital archive 0 days Fri 27/09/13 Fri 27/09/139596 Archive viewing pods designed 5 wks Mon 30/09/13 Fri 01/11/1397 Completion of initial archive digitisation 5 wks Mon 04/11/13 Fri 06/12/1398 Archive viewing pods built 5 wks Mon 09/12/13 Fri 10/01/1499 Archive viewing pods installed 4 wks Mon 13/01/14 Fri 07/02/14
100101 Other Elements 605 days Mon 05/11/12 Fri 27/02/15102 Planning for first talks series 9 wks Mon 05/11/12 Fri 04/01/13103 Scratch talks series 4 wks Mon 07/01/13 Fri 01/02/13104 Assessment and learning from scratch 4 wks Mon 04/02/13 Fri 01/03/13105 Development and production of map & guidebook 8 wks Mon 07/01/13 Fri 01/03/13106 Scratch Map and guidebook 4 wks Mon 04/03/13 Fri 29/03/13107 Assessment of scratch 4 wks Mon 01/04/13 Fri 26/04/13108109 First community Collection days 4 wks Mon 06/05/13 Fri 31/05/13110111 Development and training for tours, talks & family workshops 13 wks Mon 01/07/13 Fri 27/09/13112 Launch of tours, talks & family workshops 8 wks Mon 30/09/13 Fri 22/11/13113114 Lead-in period for Heritage Festival 4 wks Mon 02/09/13 Mon 30/09/13115 Heritage Festival 8 wks Mon 30/09/13 Fri 22/11/13116117 Community collection days 4 wks Mon 14/10/13 Fri 08/11/13118119 Community collection days 4 wks Mon 01/09/14 Fri 26/09/14120121 Community collection days 4 wks Mon 02/02/15 Fri 27/02/15
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Development for pilot workshopsPilot installation with primary & Secondary
Close and assessment of plot
Development for schools workshopsSchools installation project
Close and assessment of installation
Development for Family workshopFamily workshop installation
Close and assessment of workshop
Development for Inter-generational workshopInter-generational workshop
Close and assessment for inter-generational installation
Digitisation and cataloguing of archive with volunteers27/09
Archive viewing pods designedCompletion of initial archive digitisation
Archive viewing pods builtArchive viewing pods installed
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Assessment and learning from scratchDevelopment and production of map & guidebook
Scratch Map and guidebookAssessment of scratch
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7.1 Planning
BAC and Haworth Tompkins have attended a pre-planning meeting with the planning
officer, conservation officer and highways officer at Wandsworth Borough Council planning
department. The planning authority are supportive of the proposals, and have provided
formal feedback to this effect, included in Appendix G.
English Heritage have also been consulted on the proposals and are supportive.
7.2 Building Control
As part of Part L building regulations, the Services Consultants have produced a guidance
notes on the building fabric performance, which is included in the Services section of the
Technical Report. The proposals include upgrades to the existing fabric, including insulation
and double glazing. These are in line with Part L2 guidance on consequential improvements.
As a listed building, there are times at which upgrades could negatively impact the historic
significance of the building, in which case an alternative will be found, or they will not be
implemented.
An access audit has been carried out, the summary findings of which are included in
Appendix E. New ramps have been designed in accordance with Part M where possible
within the context of the existing building. A new accessible wc is to be provided at Lower
Hall level, where there is currently no provision.
The proposals do not make significant alterations to structure or fire safety strategies. In the
Lower Hall, the fire detection system will be modified to suit the new layout.
Mechanical Ventilation to the new office is proposed in order to adequately ventilate the
deep plan space.
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The Risk Register for the building works is shown opposite. The document will be updated
as the project develops.
A Risk Register covering all the HLF funded work is included in the Project Execution
Plan.
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BAC Major Risks Register for Heritage Lottery Fund Project - 5c and 7b February 2010
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DES001 Untimely provision of information by Design Team pre contract Low Medium
Impact on programme and budget Project programme agreed HT
DES002 Finalising design within budget Low Medium Impact on programme in order to bring down to budget Cost control procedures agreed HT/BACDES003 High-speed design changes which are not properly
evaluated Low MediumLate changes in design while on site Close cost control with regular reviews HT/BJP
DES004 Disability access audit is not up to date Low LowChanges in design required with impact on programme and budget
Access audit completed; access consultant to review scheme at next stage
HT/BAC
DES005 Single source materials or products Low LowLack of availability of materials or products with impact on programme and budget
Avoid single source where possible HT
DES006 Use of preferred suppliers Low Low Additional cost Avoid preferred supplers HTDES007 Lack of integration between design and construction
programmes Low LowImpact on programme and budget Project programme agreed HT/BB
DES008 Tender information incomplete Low Low Impact on programme and budget Review of completeness before issue HTDES009 Lack of integration between separate phased
projects and HLF works Low MediumImpact on programme and budget Masterplan developed and agreed HT/BAC
DES010 Poor coordination of design Low MediumChanges in design required with impact on programme and budget
Regular review of coordination HT
DES011 Unknown services locations discovered during construction Medium Medium
Impact on programme and budget Internal and external electrical survey commissioned; utilities surveys requested
XCO2/BAC
DES012 Unknown asbestos locations discovered during construction Medium Medium
Impact on programme and budget Management Survey completed; Refurbishment and Demolition survey to be undertaken prior to site works
BAC
DES013 Organ works overrun Low MediumImpact on programme for main works Survey of existing organ to be undertaken to establish detailed
scope of worksBAC
DES014 Client not giving access to contractor due to noise or dust Low Medium
Impact on programme and budget Sequencing to be part of design development and constraints identified in tender information
HT
DES015 Damage to valuable building elements by contractor Low MediumLoss of heritage value and impact on programme and budget Required method statements to be identified in tender
informationHT
DES016 Listed Building Consent refused Low MediumScheme delayed Ongoing consultation with Conservation department and English
HeritageHT
DES017 Planning Consent refused Low Medium Scheme delayed Ongoing consultation with Planning department HTDES018 Section 247 highways agreement not reached Low Medium Scheme delayed Ongoing consultation with Planning department HTDES019 Inability to obtain building control approval Low Medium Impact on programme and budget Ongoing consultation with Building Control department HT
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10 NEXT STEPSThe proposals are to be submitted for Planning and Listed Building consent following the
second round application to HLF.
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11 DRAWINGS
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Lower Hall Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
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Cross Section
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South Elevation
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West Elevation
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North Elevation
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