Kemp HospiceAdding Quality to Life

Development ProposalJuly 2013

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse

Universal Learning LtdSuite 67 27 Colmore Row Birmingham, B3 2EW

www.universallearningltd.cominfo@universallearningltd.com0121 638 0575

Design & Build

We provide a full project management service including the revision of the planning application, management of building regulations, all surveys and civil engineering and Construction & Design and Management compliance (CDM) in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.

If commissioned we would be delighted to prioritise Kemp Hospice and would work within your timeline and complete before the end of March 2014. We would like to have access to the site from mid September this year and would plan carefully and work very sensitively to ensure the day-to-day services you offer are not disrupted or disturbed. The majority of the construction work would be carried out off-site in our workshops and brought in for assembly, minimising the impact upon your services.

We will create three rooms with linked exterior spaces that meet the needs of everyone in your community. We have a space for counselling, a sanctuary for chaplaincy (and other spiritual services) and a versatile room for business, social and recreational use with a linked outdoor terrace.

We are proposing a ‘Creative Pavilion’ as a replacement for the existing concrete shed. We would like young people to be involved in the design of this facility and would envisage a beautiful space that would become a base for horticultural activities.

Introduction

This proposal presents our vision for a holistic scheme of work that creates a series of people centered spaces through architecture that integrates sensitively with the existing building, garden and landscape.

The design narrative is inspired by themes of peace, healing and acceptance and we have created fluid, light, indoor and outdoor rooms that work with and frame the beautiful natural environment.

The scheme supports your wide range of palliative care and support services by offering life enriching environments that help ensure patients and carers feel comfortable, valued and safe. In addition to the brief, we have thought about the needs of children and young people and have created a space that offers them opportunities to participate in a range of horticultural activities.

We are committed to engaging with staff, patients and relevant stakeholders and would like to collaborate with them. We can offer creative workshops that provide opportunities for people to share ideas and suggestions for consideration into the final plans.

We would also maintain regular communication throughout the project and support your efforts to share it publicly and would document the whole process with high quality photography and film that you could use to share this process.

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”

Albert Einstein

“A state of peace allows us to tap into a tremendous reserve of universal, healing energy.”Candi Staton

6. The Outdoor Room19m² of covered deck for social and recreational purposes. Perfect for meetings, conversations and barbeques and refreshments.

7. The Sanctuary Garden44m² of private sensory garden space, designed and planted for tranquility, serenity and reflection.

8. The Sculpture GardenAn inspiring series of artisan sculptures created from natural materials that frame the beauty of nature and raise the aesthetic appreciation of the natural environment.

9. Fire ExitAn additional fire exit easily accessable from the Peace and Sanctuary buildings with approprate signage in place.

10. Car Parking SpaceRetention of the existing single vehicle parking bay.

11. Access Point Ramped access to the existing building. Access to and from all aspects of the scheme of work are fully DDA compliant.

Conservation Our ecological site survey will prevent disturbance of the biodiversity on the site. All mature trees will remain in place and the majority of the existing planting will be retained.

Site Plan

1. The Peace BuildingA 39m² versatile space allowing for a wide range of business, social and recreational activities.

2. The Sanctuary BuildingA 20m² space designed for chaplaincy services and a range of other spiritual activities.

3. The Healing RoomA 12.25m² room created for one to one meetings and counselling conversations.

4. The Creative PavillionA flexible space for horticultural and gardening activities that incorporates a storage facility, an orangery, seating and raised planting beds.

5. The Hope WalkwayA corridor that links the existing building to all of the new indoor and outdoor spaces. A consistent floor level throughout the scheme links all of the indoor and outdoor spaces fluidly. The corridor features light wells and uses the existing exterior wall as an internal feature with the opposite wall being finished in white enabling the space to become a gallery.

AmbienceAll spaces have plenty of natural light (with integrated blinds) and feature views into the garden, whilst sensitively retaining an element of privacy.

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“Healing is a matter of time but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity”Hippocrates

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ROOF AND WALL CONSTRUCTION:Structural Insulated Panel System 150-175mm(SIPS): ‘U’ - Value Wall: 0.25 W/MZK ‘U’ - Value Roof: 0.25 W/MZKAir-Dried Western Red Cedar Timber Cladding is sourced from sustainable sources (FSC and PEFC certified). Insulation is 95% Recycled. High-performance air-tight construction.

DOORS / WINDOWS:Centre Pane Value ‘U’ - Value: 1.4W/MZK (argon fill specification achieves: 1.1 W/MZK). Draught-sealed, treated hardwood or aluminium screens from sustainable sources made by specialist manufacturer fitted with High performance units with double glazed coated low-emissivity (Low-E) glass with min 16mm cavity. Glazing (where necessary) has manifestation to limit the incidence of collision and is toughened. Doors feature relevant fire safety instruction. Low thresholds to entrance doors permitting easy access for all. Casement fasteners to provide background ventilation.

GROUND FLOOR STRUCTURE‘U’ - Value: 0.25 WMZK.Timber Frame using treaded section in accordance with building regulations with sole plates constructed to provide adequate structural integrity. Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS):Additional protective sheathing to underside using 16-gauge.

If commissioned we would draw up a JCT contract for your budget allocation and and produce a full cost sum analysis. We would commence work upon exchange and would require a ten percent deposit to secure the project and then staged payments at agreed intervals. We would design, build and supply everything detailed within this proposal including all services, materials and labour and we would also endeavor to design and provide interior furniture fixtures and fittings. Our proposal includes all connection to mains services supply and liaison with your telephone and broadband provider to support connectivity and WIFI. All of our services are fully insured in accordance with design and construction legislation and all of our work is guaranteed.

FOUNDATIONSMini-Pile Concrete System (on 450 x 450 or 600 x 600mm base) with minimal ground disturbance, combined with a plinth system (to rest on 600 x 600mm base) or screw-pile system available in areas with more challenging ground conditions.

FINISHES: EXTERNALAll Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir Cladding Boards supplied in natural state and left to naturally age (no toxic treatments required). Hardwood/Aluminium window/door frames supplied with external protection.

FINISHES: INTERNALInternal white emulsion finishes to walls. Internal surfaces comprising walls, skirting, doors and ironmongery to be finished in contrasting colours in accordance with DDA recommendations. (Samples of finishes provided on request).

SERVICESProvision of new electric supply with consumer unit located at high level (to avoid tampering) within internal a cupboard space.

HEATINGSpace Heating: A variety of heating options are available: Wall-mounted Low Surface Temperature (LST) electric heaters. All emitters are low temperature to prevent burning incidents.

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICALRecessed T5 luminaries (part- L and CIBSE compliant system in areas with suspended ceiling grid (where used) with optional smart control.Recessed 2 x 26w Compact Fluorescent (part- L and CIBSE compliant) low energy down-lighters elsewhere or suspended or surface mounted.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING(in accordance with BS5 266) as required to show people away from buildings. Electrical provisions included and tailored to requirements.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS AVAILABLEHeat detector/Smoke Alarm (5) included (in accordance with BS 5839 Part 1) with alarm-call points as required.

GREEN TECHNOLOGIESBio-Diverse Living green roof and vertical planting schemes for reduced run-off, biodiversity and habitat creation and stimulating aesthetics. Virtually every component, material and constructional /conversion method used in the manufacture and assembly of the space is selected with the environment in mind.

PLANTING SCHEMESAll replacement plants would be sourced locally and designed to enrich and enhance the existing garden and increase the sensory experience of staff, patients and their carers and families.

Specification Outline

Contract Fulfilment

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The Peace Building

Internal Visualisation

The Sanctuary Building

Light Wells

Bi-fold Sliding Doors

Stained Glass Portal

External Deck

External Canopy

Bio-Diverse Living Roof System

The Orangery

Western Red Cedar Cladding

Oak Internal Flooring

Sun Pipes

Bio-Diverse Living Wall

The Healing Room

The Creative Pavillion

Visualisations

Universal Learning Ltd retain the right of intellectual and legal copyright of this scheme of work and the right to be known as the originators of the designed concept, construction techniques and creative ideas contained within this proposal document. © Universal Learning Ltd 2013