This week one year ago the contractors arrived on site to start the St Andrew’s Project, so we caught up briefly with Mark Hurrell, Feltham’s Site Manager to check in on the progress that the project has made so far.
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From Restoration…
The restoration of the historical building of St Andrew’s is now nearing its successful completion. The old timbers have been repaired and treated, its stonework re-pointed and the building has a new roof in place. Over the next couple of weeks the remaining scaffolding that is surrounding the clock tower will start to come down and we can look forward to the return of the clock into its rightful place thereafter.
Throughout the project great care has been taken to respect the natural eco-system of the site, the image below you can see the immaculately tiled roof complete with specially modified tiles that give the bats access to their roosts.
… To Transformation
Now the work of transforming the space created by the restoration work into an inspirational learning environment for future generations of Bradfieldians is underway.
Internal Framework
In terms of the re-creation of the inside of the building, the new form is now emerging. The twin frameworks for South and North Aisle Mezzanines are now in place.
South Aisle Mezzanine Framework
Planned views of the South Aisle Mezzanine and North Aisle Mezzanine from the fly-through
North Aisle Mezzanine framework with new floor level being created
The framework for the new single-floor level is spreading, hiding beneath it a multitude of services whilst at the same time protecting the original tiling and the many levels of the original structure. This single ground level will create a modern, accessible environment.
External Link Building
The concrete framework of the link building has been standing patiently waiting for the other elements of the project to advance sufficiently before it can be united with the main building when that new entrance is made through the South Transept. That moment of truth is planned for the end of the week and from there the new structure of the link building will emerge.
Link Building as it is now
Linking Building as it will be
The construction project is due to be completed towards the end of this year at which point the site will be handed back to the College and the internal fit-out can begin, in anticipation of the building being ready for use in Spring 2024.
The Project in 30 seconds
It goes without saying that Andy’s team have been very busy for the last year. We have had a time-lapse camera in place outside St Andrew’s to capture it all. Take a look at One Year of the project in 30seconds
00:07 – Scaffold in place
00:14 – Link building framework in place
00:27 – Temporary roof removed.
For more information about the St Andrew’s Project, visit the dedicated webpage and if you would 
like to speak with someone about the project do contact our Philanthropy Lead, Kirsty Perkinson on kperkinson@bradfieldcollege.org.uk or call 0118 964 4846.
