Palace Place, Brighton

Overview

CLIENT: Brighton & Hove Council
LOCATION: Brighton, East Sussex
CONTRACT VALUE: £2.1 million
CONTRACT TYPE: Traditional with CDP
ARCHITECT: Property Tectonics
PROGRAMME DURATION: 11 months

Description

This property sits opposite the Royal Pavilion in Old Steine, Brighton.

The building was originally built as a residential property but was used as an office for a number of years. In recent years the building has been empty and unheated.

The building includes 4 floors and a basement. As a part of the retrofit plan, we are aiming to create 11 one bedroom apartments. They will be used as temporary accommodation for local residents with low support needs.

During the retrofit process for this building PV solar panels, mechanical ventilation and new services will be considered.

Project aims

The project aims to:

• increase energy efficiency and reduce energy demands
• increase sustainability
• achieve good space standards
• create a wheelchair-accessible home at ground level
• retain heritage elements as far as possible