u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eTwo years after we replaced the refreshment kiosk in Pittville Park with an attractive new kiosk with secure storage space, our client at Cheltenham Borough Council approached us regarding a Changing Places toilet facility.u003c/pu003ernu003cp class=u0022p3u0022u003eThe new Changing Places toilet facility needed to be carefully designed specifically to meet the needs of people with complex disabilities who often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003ernu003cp class=u0022p3u0022u003eThe Changing Places facility can be found in Pittville Park, near the play area, and is accessed using a RADAR keyu003c/pu003e
Case Studies
Purpose-Built Changing Facilities to Meet Specialised Needs
Date
2018
Client
Cheltenham Borough Council
Main Contractor
Future Rooms
Architect
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Structural Engineer
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The Brief
The Project
The Changing Places toilet facility was designed as a bespoke room to meet the needs of the people with profound and complex disabilities, and to be fully equipped in accordance with BS8300:2009.rnrnWe designed a 4m x 5m premier bespoke room, with a side room measuring 1m x 2.5m to accommodate services and cleaning equipment.rnrnTo complement the natural, leafy surroundings of the park and garden and the nearby refreshment kiosk, the Changing Places toilet facility was designed to be vertically clad in cedar with a anthracite flashing and posts and cedar vertical slatted end panels.rnrnThe build comprised insulated walls and ceilings and an EPDM rubber roof on a reinforced concrete foundation. Anti-vandal doors were fitted, with a RADAR lock on the main door.rnrnIn addition to the manufacture of the room, our team installed the room on site, which included fitting electric underfloor heating with a thermostat and timer control panel, a water heater for the shower and basin, ventilation and internal LED downlights.rnu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eIt took two weeks for our team to install the new room, ready for the sanitaryware and internal fixtures and fittings to be fitted by the Council’s suppliers.u003c/pu003e
The Outcome
u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eThe Changing Facility toilet facility offers people with profound and complex disabilities, who often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably, the opportunity to enjoy the park and its beautiful surroundings.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003ernu003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eThis important facility complements its natural environment, while providing a purpose-built facility that meets the needs of those who use it.u003c/pu003e
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