**Case Study: Eleni House – Colchester, Essex** 

**Client:** Cygnet Healthcare 

**Sector:** Specialist Residential Care 

**Duration:** 16 Weeks 

**Executive Summary** 

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.

1. **Pre-Works Condition** 

   - Outdated interiors with non-compliant fittings 

   - Unsatisfactory fire safety measures 

   - Limited accessibility and fragmented layout 

2. **Strip-Out & Structural Works** 

   - Comprehensive internal strip-out 

   - Reinforcement of load-bearing walls 

   - Excavation of trenches and renewal of pipework 

3. **Fire Safety & Compliance** 

   - Installation of FD30 fire doors 

   - Emergency lighting and addressable alarm systems 

   - Creation of a Fire Safety Logbook complete with photographic evidence 

4. **Wet Room Conversions** 

   - Installation of anti-ligature fittings 

   - Use of Altro flooring 

   - Accessible layouts designed for ground-floor units 

5. **Interior Finishes** 

   - Selection of a calming colour palette in collaboration with Cygnet’s clinical team 

   - Custom joinery for secure storage solutions 

   - Installation of private kitchens to promote independent living 

6. **External Enhancements** 

   - Wheelchair-accessible ramp 

   - Secure fencing and a landscaped sensory garden 

   - Reconfiguration of staff offices to enhance safeguarding visibility 

**Compliance & Documentation** 

- Health & Safety file compliant with CDM 2015 

- Fire safety documentation