Acoustics case study

Redevelopment of Neuadd Maldwyn, Powys

Background

This project involved the redevelopment of the existing former council offices at Welshpool, into an Extracare care home.  The neo-Georgian Grade II listed building and was used by Powys County Council until 2021 and before that was the headquarters of Montgomeryshire District and Montgomery County Council. The building dates back to the early 20th Century and the conversion to apartments was to be carried out in a sympathetic manner retaining a wealth of its original features. The proposed refurbishment and a new built building attached to it include 66 care-flats and common areas such as a restaurant, meeting room and multi-purpose room.

Challenge

The council offices were a Grade II listed building, which limited the extent of the works that could be undertaken to achieve the building regulations and BREEAM requirements for residential development. Limitations regarding the retained structures and finishes made it impossible to build some of the required enhancements.

Solution

We worked with the design team to make suitable enhancements to the existing walls and floors to meet ADE, within the constraints of the conservation and heritage requirements in the retained structures and finishes.
We were successful, and our testing demonstrated compliance with Building Regulations.