https://www.boldconstructionne.com https://www.boldconstructionne.com/property-refurbshment <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Eleni House - case study </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/bb7bcd66/dms3rep/multi/image15.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> **Case Study: Eleni House – Colchester, Essex**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> **Client:** Cygnet Healthcare  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> **Sector:** Specialist Residential Care  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> **Duration:** 16 Weeks  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> **Executive Summary**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Bold Construction was tasked with refurbishing Eleni House, a live-in care facility dedicated to supporting adults with autism and complex needs. This project required a compliance-focused and design-sensitive approach to redefine the space into a safe, therapeutic, and fully accessible environment. Completed within the stipulated timeline and budget, the refurbishment significantly improved both operational efficiency and resident well-being. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 1. **Pre-Works Condition**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Outdated interiors with non-compliant fittings  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Unsatisfactory fire safety measures  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Limited accessibility and fragmented layout  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 2. **Strip-Out &amp; Structural Works**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Comprehensive internal strip-out  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Reinforcement of load-bearing walls  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Excavation of trenches and renewal of pipework  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 3. **Fire Safety &amp; Compliance**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Installation of FD30 fire doors  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Emergency lighting and addressable alarm systems  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Creation of a Fire Safety Logbook complete with photographic evidence  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 4. **Wet Room Conversions**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Installation of anti-ligature fittings  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Use of Altro flooring  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Accessible layouts designed for ground-floor units  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 5. **Interior Finishes**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Selection of a calming colour palette in collaboration with Cygnet’s clinical team  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Custom joinery for secure storage solutions  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Installation of private kitchens to promote independent living  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 6. **External Enhancements**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Wheelchair-accessible ramp  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Secure fencing and a landscaped sensory garden  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>    - Reconfiguration of staff offices to enhance safeguarding visibility  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> **Compliance &amp; Documentation**  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Health &amp; Safety file compliant with CDM 2015  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Fire safety documentation </span> </span> </p> </div> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:25:38 GMT https://www.boldconstructionne.com/property-refurbshment