Elstree Dance Studios
The second floor of this academy building in Elstree had been mothballed for a number of years. We prepared the design and build employer’s specifications and drawings for the mechanical and electrical services to turn it into new dance studios and music rooms.
Our Role
Given the type of use and the high acoustic performance criteria, new heating and ventilation services were provided to the second floor. Works to the central plant were also needed, so we carried out due diligence checks of the central plant and plant upgrade works were implemented.
The works took place within a live building, with connections back to the existing system infrastructure made outside academy opening hours.
The Outcome
The project brought an unused floor back into use as specialist performing arts space, with services designed to meet demanding acoustic requirements and upgraded central plant, without disrupting the school day.
Project Highlights
- Location: Elstree, Hertfordshire
- Client: Danes Education Trust
- Project manager: Synergy Construction & Property Consultants
- Value: £1.9 million
- Mothballed floor converted to dance studios and music rooms
- High acoustic performance criteria
- Works in a live academy building
- Services: Building Services