First Strokes

A new purpose-built private teaching pool adjacent to a Grade II listed building formerly known as Springvale, now a refurbished nursery.

The design dealt with the challenge of positioning the relatively large space required in a sensitive manner adjacent the heritage asset.  The sloping topography and the proximity of the adjacent A14 dual carriageway helped form the L shape plan, protecting the entrance and shielding the site from noise, while maintaining a subservient scale to Springvale.

The building takes a traditional form and external appearance, whilst the internal space has a robust and commercial finish to suit the client’s needs.

The transition from outside into the reception is quite surprising, and provides visitors a bright and enlivened environment through the use of colour, lighting and furnishings.

 

Contractor: Bury Developments

Location:

Sproughton, Ipswich

Client:

First Strokes Swim Schools Ltd

Completed:

2016

Cost:

£1.5 million

Award(s):

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