Cosway Street – Newly Completed Scheme

12th April 18

Cosmur’s 44 years of experience in refurbishing listed buildings resulted in securing the conversion and alteration of a Grade II deconsecrated 1820’s church building into a sports facility.

Scope of works:

  • Strip out of existing furnishings, fixtures and fittings, redundant services installations ad selected internal partitions wall.
  • Structural alterations, including removal of WWII air raid shelter, converting an external vault into part of a new internal stair enclosure, and installation of a new ground floor support a new sports floor.
  • Replacement roof coverings.
  • Cleaning, repair, remodelling and replacement of existing stonework to maintain the detail and integrity of the existing external design.
  • Construction of a new entrance area and access ramp.
  • Construction of a new passenger lift within the Bell Street entrance area of the building.
  • Construction of a new stair within a new rear addition to the building.
  • Construction of a new steel framed entrance canopy.
  • New changing, shower and WC facilities.
  • Construction of new sports areas.
  • Glass balustrade to 1st floor gallery.
  • The construction of studwork partition walls.
  • The construction of movable walls.
  • New electrical, heating, cooling and water distribution installations.
  • Kitchen installation.
  • Extensive repairs to existing fibrous plaster vaulted ceilings and main wall including ornate decorative works all under the satisfaction of the Conservation Officer.
  • New ceilings including new lighting, acoustic and fire protection measures including alarm and detection installations.
  • New foul drainage arrangements together with sanitary ware and kitchen installations
  • New finishes to walls, ceilings, floors etc.

Value:                      £3,732,960.00

Client:                      Greenhouse Sports

Consultant:              Latitude Architects

Type of Contract:  JCT 2011 Standard Form of Building Contract without Quantities and with CDP’s

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Sectors

Cosmur Construction has provided a range of services to the education sector, ranging from primary and SEN schools through to University establishments, and understands the various risks and challenges that can occur when working within these sectors such as: live environments, fast-track programmes, safeguarding provisions and the flexibility required for the varying usage patterns of school events.

We have facilitated various works for private and public education buildings across London and the South East and ensure that all of our works benefit our clients, the students and the teaching staff. For further details of the works we have completed across this sector, please refer to the Case Studies below:

Cosmur has delivered an exciting array of sports and leisure facilities which combine inspirational design with multi-activity areas for fitness, dance, relaxation, café and socialising. Often facilities remain fully operational while our works are ongoing and we plan our activities considerately to minimise disruption whilst maintaining membership for service users, local communities and the general public.

We have a deep understanding of the scope of works in this sector and can bring insight from our specialists to deliver across fit outs, refurbishments, extensions and new build projects. For further information on our previous experience within the Leisure sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

Cosmur Construction has delivered a range of projects for the healthcare sector, from NHS facilities through to private sector clients, and understands the necessary measures to be taken to ensure all of our works meet the statutory requirements and restrictions that guarantee the safety and welfare of all end users.

We have facilitated various works from design and build works through to refurbishment and fit outs for a range of healthcare authorities and understand the risk and mitigation measures necessary to ensure we achieve our client’s vision of care in hospitals, hospices, care homes, and rehabilitation centres. For further details on our previous experience within the healthcare sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

 

Cosmur Construction takes great pride in ensuring our services are sensitive to places of worship and are always mindful that every project is a sacred space of worship. Cosmur has carried out various new build and refurbishment projects for religious buildings across multiple faiths and ensure a considerate approach towards the specific needs of each individual project. Our experienced project teams ensure flexibility for community based facilities and special events alongside an understanding of the specific aesthetics, space, light and sound requirements of each project.

Our previous experience, and the expertise of our extensive supply chain, allow us to combine specialist construction methods and sustainability with traditional craft and trade skills to create beautiful and energy-efficient buildings which deliver long-term savings and benefits to our clients. For further information on our previous experience within the Faith sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

Cosmur Construction has completed a range of high-end residential housing projects and we excel at delivering quality designs within prestigious postcodes throughout London and the South East. From design and build projects of multi-million pound luxury homes through to high-end apartments and penthouses, we have worked alongside award-winning architects to provide tailored design and construction solutions. We have delivered a range of refurbishments, conversions and reconfigurations ensuring that the build is as streamlined as possible for our clients. For further information on our previous experience within this sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

Cosmur are experts at working in the fast-paced commercial sector where time is of the essence and, at the same time, where there can be no compromise on quality, particularly where image is such an important brand differentiator. We take the time to understand the specific needs and desires of our clients and plan strategies to transform these requirements into deliverables. Cosmur have successfully completed office, commercial and retail schemes that have included restaurant, hotel and gallery projects.

Whether procured through a traditional or design and build contract, we provide our clients with practical solutions, employ the most efficient methods to deliver their project on time and make sure our main objective is client satisfaction. For further information regarding our experience within the Commercial Sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

 

Cosmur is a market leader in transforming historic, listed, and heritage assets to meet the needs of today’s users and visitors. Our clients appreciate our attention to detail in retaining original and significant features using our craft skills and dedicated knowledge of historical techniques and materials. Our experience of projects within this sector range from intricate restoration and conservation schemes to the complete re-modelling of interior space and blending new buildings with old.

Cosmur holds a significant appreciation of a building’s history and we are familiar with liaising with specialist bodies, such as English Heritage, conservation specialists and archaeologists, to fulfil our client’s specific requirements. We are also adept at creating new and innovating cultural spaces, such as libraries and cultural centres, which all feature within our portfolio. For further information on our previous experience within this sector, please refer to the case studies below.

 

Cosmur continues to meet the diverse requirements and expectations of delivering to local authorities, housing associations, framework providers, occupants, residents and the surrounding communities. We have built and refurbished homes in all shapes, sizes and scale, from stand-alone new build homes to high rise refurbishments of multi-phase regeneration. On all of our contracts, we have a common commitment to successfully manage inner-city developments by engaging with the local and neighbouring boroughs and forging long-term partnerships.

Excellent communication is key to a successful delivery within this sector and we deploy dedicated Resident Liaison Officers to work alongside our site team to integrate strategies with our clients’ procedures, ensuring a collaborative approach is achieved. For further details on our previous experience within the social housing sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.

The Public sector is central to our business and we have facilitated multiple projects, from design and build to redecorations and repairs, for a range of Public Sector Buildings across London and the South East. The extensive experience of our directly employed Management Team ensures an innovative and cost-effective approach towards every project. We have successfully completed projects for various local authorities on a range of building types such as Town Halls, Libraries, and Council Offices. Cosmur always ensures we maintain careful management of the various challenges including live environments, fast-track programmes and value engineering to meet the authorities’ budgetary restrictions. For examples of our previous works within the Public sector, please refer to the Case Studies below.