Diary of the Refurbishment
The boarding house refurbishment project involves the major reconfiguration and redesign of over 200 bedrooms and communal spaces, providing areas for socialising as well as interactive learning and private study.
Importantly, however, the modernisation will remain sensitive to our rich heritage by preserving impressive original detailing, such as fireplaces and staircases.
The refurbishment will be managed in two phases, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2013. If you have any feedback or queries on these proposals we would be delighted to hear from you - email boarding@roedean.co.uk
November 2011
Surveyors arrive on site
Equipped with a Leica 1200 robotic total station, a team from Randall Surveys has been carrying out a measured building survey in order to produce 1/50 scale floorplan drawings and elevations of the external facades of the four houses. These will be sent to architects BGY as part of the submission for planning permission and listed building consent.
'The team has over 70 years of experience in surveying listed heritage building,' said John, one of the surveyors, 'but we have rarely worked on a building in such a beautiful setting as Roedean.'
October 2011
Appointment of the architects, award-winning London firm Buckley Gray Yeoman (BGY)
Richard Poffley, Director of Finance and Administration, was on the selection committee.
‘We were all incredibly impressed with the speed in which BGY grasped what we were trying to achieve. Their proposals showed they understood that historically Roedean was a family-run school with a real sense of community.
'Their team instinctively ‘got’ the values of the community today and the houses’ continuing importance for both day and boarding girls.’
Paul White is a Director at BGY in Shoreditch: ‘Whether it’s a residential space or a common room, the challenge is to find the right balance between creating welcoming, homely spaces that are also appropriate for socialising and work.
'At Roedean we’ll be breathing new life into these spaces whilst at the same time preserving the distinct personality and character of the school. It’s a great project which we can’t wait to get started on.’
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