Somerford
Grove
Adventure
Playground
This building replaces a decrepit scout hut.

The original frame of the hut was incorporated into the new building, forming its central hall.

To the side and ends of the building were added play areas, kitchen, meeting room, double-height admin offices, and improved toilets.
The south-facing roof supports a large photovoltaic array and a solar thermal panel.

The project was funded by Sport England and other government funding bodies.

The shell of the building was built by a main contractor, Koya Ltd. The plumbing, electrics, internal finishes and decoration were done by trainees, co-ordinated by a trainee project manager and assisted by ourselves.

Meanwhile the Clients built an adventure playground next to the building.

The pictures here were taken on the opening day in July 2005. The ‘sedum’ green roofs are yet to be installed.