Porchester court, heritage Retrofit, Bayswater (Grade II Listed)
Porchester Court is a heritage restoration project, to refurbish and reconfigure the existing 36 apartments, with a sustainable retrofit strategy at the forefront of the design.
The apartments are contained within three Grade II listed Victorian Terraces in Georgian style, built in the mid-nineteenth century, in the Bayswater Conservation Area. The cherished building has a lot of charm and character, however it was only partially occupied and left in disrepair. It was therefore the perfect time to revive this piece of history.
Our retrofit strategy includes a holistic upgrade of the thermal performance and air tightness of the building. The balance of conserving the important heritage and improving the environmental performance to bring it up to current standards was key to the success of the project. Valuable original heritage aspects have been reinstated, most notably to the 18 front rooms at the ground, first and second floors. This includes reinstating fireplaces, cornicing, and skirting in a style in keeping with the original building, as well as refurbishing the beautiful grand windows and the original shutters.
Pre-tender, Novated, and CMT Architect: MAP Architecture
Principal Designer: MAP Architecture
Developer: CIT Group
Contractor: Ellmer Construction Ltd
Professional photography: Jerry Syder