Edie’s Place is a purpose-built not-for-profit facility that provides care with dignity and warmth. Balancing residential comfort with commercial compliance, the project offers a quiet, practical environment designed to support focused work and calm interaction.
The existing roof and superstructure were retained and integrated into the new build, requiring careful planning to meet acoustic and thermal performance targets. Recycled timber was used extensively throughout, bringing depth and texture while underscoring a commitment to sustainable construction.
Passive design strategies and acoustic separation contribute to comfort, privacy, and durability.
Adaptive Re-use - Completed, not yet photographed
BVN
M&G Consulting
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Our Impact
Recycled Hardwood
Repurpose Structure
Connecting with Nature
Acoustically Insulated for Privacy
Our Process
Pre-Construction
Edie’s Place was brought to us by BVN with a clear intent: deliver a compliant commercial facility that felt like home. Arc. was engaged early under a Preliminary Agreement to help guide design resolution, construction methodology, and buildability. Our role included advising on the integration of retained structural elements, assessing sequencing impacts, and shaping a material reuse strategy that could be implemented on a live site.
Axom Axonometric drawing showing integration of new layout within the retained structure.
Design development render by BVN
Early Works
In an attempt to retain the buildings integrity, we carefully demolished the internal structure and finishes to completely strip it back to the bare bones.
Early days of demolition.
Complete strip out of existing building.
Structure
Platform floor and initial structural framing of curved entry wall.
Huge structural members with impressive connections.
Enclosure
External recycled hardwood battens and barestone cladding to surround theentire building.
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Door and windows installed throughout.
Interiors
Interior work to the entry curved walls.
Mosaic tiles, recycled hardwood battens, interior linings and feature skylight give the building character.
Aftercare
Additonal repaints, tops ups of landscape materials, tile sealing, additional services and on demand maintenance calls.
Artwork installation.
Routine maintenance of the two exterior decks.
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