CHAILEY HERITAGE LIFE SKILLS CENTRE | Lewes, East Sussex

SUMMARY: Extension & Refurbishment of Existing Building

CLIENT: Chailey Heritage School

ARCHITECT: Deacon & Richardson Architects

AWARDS: The building was highly commended in the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2013

The project involved the extension and refurbishment of the listed and ramshackle farmhouse building into a state of the art multi-functional life skills centre for young adults with severe disabilities.

The new building contains a gymnasium and spa, IT suite, art room, cooking and domestic skills laboratory, meeting and admin rooms, visitor overnight accommodation and a café.

Externally there is a communal courtyard, entrance driveway and drop off zones.

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Photo Credits: Jim Stephenson