Kingsley Hall, Old Market, Bristol

Project Scope

This ia a local project working with the charity 1625 Independent People on the restoration and renovation of their Grade II* listed head office in Bristol’s Old Market. The rejuvenated building will provide training, support and housing for young people who have been homeless, at risk of homelessness or are leaving care. The project includes both delicate structural works amongst historical features and the demolition & rebuild of the adjacent unlisted building and includes 9 Studio flats for young people ready for independence. The aim is to provide the charity with bespoke facilities tailored to the needs of the young people they serve.

Summary

Location: Kingsley Hall, Old Market, Bristol

Client: 1625 Independent People

Architectural Design: Childs Sultzmann Architects

Project Manager: PHD Buiding Advisory Limited

MEP Design: Box Twenty Consulting Engineers

Statistics

Building Type: Grade II* listed

Phased Works: The refurbishment and demoliton works are phased to accommodate some of the existing tenants who will remain in the building during the project

Lottery Funded: Awarded £4.7m by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Historical Features: A plaque on the colonnaded façade dates the frontage to 1706, while the cellars below may even be medieval

Community Project: 1625 have collaborated with over 450 young people and 40 partners to shape plans for the project

Image credits: Childs Sultzmann Architects