Education

Holst Hall

LONDON

Client: James Allen’s Girls’ School

Project: Upgrade of historic school hall and teaching spaces.

Cost: £629k

Services: Project Management , Quantity Surveying

Refurbishment of former assembly hall into a modern study and social area, with adjoining classrooms upgraded and two new classrooms created.

The opportunity

The project transformed Holst Hall, a disused assembly hall and performance space, into a study and social area for students. This space, once a tired transition area and the historic heart of the school, was revitalised to create a more functional environment. During the 12-week programme, nine existing classrooms were refurbished, and two new classrooms were constructed within the building through structural alterations.

The challenge

The works had to be completed before students returned from the summer holidays, requiring a short and tightly managed programme. This involved extensive co-ordination with third-party suppliers to meet the strict deadline. The demands of working in an existing educational building were compounded by additional works and contract amendments added during the project.

The outcome

The new Holst Hall was completed in time for the start of the school year. The space now features elephant steps, a rooflight replacement, and computer facilities, alongside modern finishes to the new and refurbished classrooms.

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