Case Study: Buxton Crescent Hotel


Case Study: Buxton Crescent Hotel

Project: Refurbishment and conversion of the existing hotel into a new spa hotel. Also refurbishment of the adjacent Natural Baths building including major structural alterations and works to the adjoining Old Hall Hotel; the redevelopment and conversion of the existing Pump House building into a boutique café; the construction of a new swimming pool above a basement; and extensive external works and drainage

Our Client: Vinci Construction

Contract Value: £35m

Service Provided: Pre-Construction – SMM7 Bill of Quantities Preparation for the entire scheme

Photography: Cooper & Hall and James White Photography

The Grade 1 listed hotel opened in 1780. The building stood empty for many years and fell into disrepair though the original ballroom remained in immaculate condition behind locked doors, having been heated by the council.

Cooper & Hall made several site visits to fully understand the scope of the project in preparing detailed and accurate Bills of Quantities, working closely with the contractor on numerous changes to major building works, which had to remain sympathetic to the grand hotel.

The natural water springs – which Buxton is famous for – run under the basement of the hotel. The purity of the springs is protected so the water could not be contaminated during building works.

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