Gabriel House, Exeter

Project Description

45 bedroom homeless hostel refurbishment for adults with mental health and addiction issues, works were carried out whilst the building was occupied

SDS were appointed to carry out invasive surveys of the mechanical and electrical services and detailed design

The project included infilling of the atrium to provide additional bedrooms and break out spaces on the upper floors with total refurbishment of the ground floor to create a more open and
welcoming environment for staff and clients

A key requirement for the project was to alleviate severe overheating and a lack of ventilation to the central atrium area of the building and the staff of�ices