T.A.D. Architects were appointed by Kier Construction to develop the design of this project from the end of RIBA Stage 3 through to completion. The existing Armadale Centre will be re-developed as a Post 16 Specialist Centre for Nether Hall School. Armadale Centre will provide 30 school places for pupils with a primary SEND need of either Severe or Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties. The site will provide 3 classrooms, a central space to be used for dining, as well as providing an opportunity to operate a cafe accessible to the local community. There will be spaces dedicated to providing independent living and personal development teaching opportunities. The work involved structural and non-structural alterations, refurbishment throughout, replacement of all windows, doors and MEP services, plus significant external drainage, civil works and landscaping for the site. Following appointment, it was noted that there were some unresolved issues with the RIBA Stage 3 design done previously. T.A.D. therefore reverted back to RIBA Stage 2 & 3 undertaking a full review of all information produced to date, revising the design as necessary to resolve the issues prior to submitting a new planning application for this revised design. Simultaneously, due to programme constraints, T.A.D. were working to develop the RIBA Stage 4 information to enable the contractor to develop the cost plan, coordinating the Team and ensuring coordination of the new services into the existing building and the impact of structural repairs and remedial work.
