Ensuring the building is able to support the
modern repairs or modern features and it matches with the character of building
otherwise it will just ruin the period structure. In this particular building
the structure is standing strong, so only small amount of repairs are required
from outside to the structure which should be matching period characteristics
of the building.
From inside the walls just
need a simple plaster after the treatment and further on feature walls
wallpapers should be installed from same period as we can still see the traces
of them which can help a lot in replicating the same interior.
Flooring needs to be removed
and re fitted after restoring the same wood that will be the best in the
Belmont house’s case as the flooring seems to be in good shape and mostly needs
to be restored rather than changing entirely.
Pictures above shows some good
examples of addition of modern amenities in the old structure which doesn’t affect
the character of the building and compliments its age as well.
Retaining the character of the
building is most important step as much inclusion of materials, things or
elements can ruin that and destroy the look as well as character of the
structure.
Belmont House is period
structure and will be renovated or restored in a nursing home building which
can be bit tricky but easy as well, because the owners are looking to give
elderly users a homely environment in a semi-private space. Thanks to the
Georgian architecture there is enough space for every room and in my opinion
nothing needs to be demolished or destroyed, after restoration the place can be
made fit for the nursing home environment just by the help of interior
designing it properly.
All the rest amenities like
laundry, sluice or medication storages should be moved in the basement and keep
the character of the building alive by making it as homely as possible.
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