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Transformation of Grade II* Listed ex hospital to high end apartments with secondary glazing

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New life has been brought to the former Bartlet Hospital, with Gipping Homes transforming it into 34 luxurious residences while maintaining the beautiful features of this Grade II* Historic Site.

The location, overlooking the eastern end of the Felixstowe promenade, has had an interesting history. Still standing on site are the remains of the vast walls of Martello Tower, which made up a small coastal artillery fort. The towers were built between 1810 and 1812 to protect England against Napoleonic invasion and were later incorporated into the hospital building.

Bartlet Hospital closed in 2008 and had fallen into a state of disrepair until Gipping Homes took up the challenge of giving it a new purpose.

With the hospital being Listed as a building of special architectural interest and being so close to the bracing sea, serious consideration had to be given to ways of raising thermal performance and comfort levels to modern standards. Draughty, single glazed windows were a particular concern so Selectaglaze was approached for advice.  

Peter goes on to say “I first heard about Selectaglaze products from a trade magazine feature. I was impressed with the product knowledge of the technical advisor I spoke to, who then spent time with us on site working out how to overcome some intricate issues with this historic building. My confidence was also boosted by the wealth of listed buildings they had been involved with working on. We went ahead with having secondary glazing in the show apartment which we were very happy with and have since been happy to extend the business partnership into other dwellings.”

Selectaglaze installed in excess of 100 bespoke manufactured units from its slimline range, including counterbalanced vertical and horizontal sliding units, all glazed with toughened safety glass and fitted with high performance seals.

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  • Selectaglaze Series 20 slimline vertical sliding secondary glazing in Bartlet Hospital residence

    Counter balanced vertical sliding secondary glazing was installed in the bedroom to provide upgraded thermal and noise insulation to an apartment in Bartlett Hospital

  • Two secondary glazed units in the kitchen of an apartment in Bartlet of Hospital to improve the noise insulation and thermal retention of the primary windows.

    Two large vertical sliding traditional sash windows treated with Selectagalze vertical sliding units to enhance heat retention and reduce the ingress of noise

  • An external shot of the ex Bartlet Hospital overlooking the Felixstowe promenade

    Rooms with a view. New apartments within the converted ex Bartlet Hospital overlooking the eastern end of the Felixstowe promenade

  • Aiding a good night sleep - Selectaglaze secondary glazing in an apartment bedroonm

    Acoustic secondary glazing was installed in the apartment bedrooms to ensure a good night sleep

  • A warm and quiet environment whilst relaxing in the living room, made possible with Selectaglaze secondary glazing

    Secondary glazing, creating a warm and quiet environment with views of the bracing sea.

  • Grade II* Listed Bartlet Hospital in its former glory

    An image of the former Grade II* LIsted Hospital prior to its conversion into 34 luxurious residences by Gipping Homes.