Reduced Scope Feasibility Study

Feasibility Study Winchester Rackets & Fitness Club Room and Gym Refurbishment Feasibility Study 1833-R-0 Date: Revision: By: Checked: 22.12.01 0 LB DG 160623-Ref-BlankA3LReport copy copy ISO 9001 Version 3 Date: 12 February 2016

Following previous studies undertaken in 2020 that involved the introduction of a new Introduction build gym building, the club concluded (Post Lockdown) that they did not wish to proceed with a significant expansion of gym facilities. We have also considered the equalities act and in particular access for wheelchair users. The number of steps and levels changes make this challenging but at this stage our This study looks at a reduced scope concerned with two key projects: ambition has been to gain access to both floors of the expanded gym facilities and the •Refurbishment of the clubhouse - Project 1 Club House. We have also included an accessible changing room and WC. •A small expansion of the gym facilities - Project 2 The extent of access and features can of course be tuned once costs are understood Project 1 across the project, Facilities can be arranged in order of priority and added when funding •Refurbishment of the existing Clubhouse Building including: is available. •New entrance screen/fence and branding •New court facing glass wall with solar canopy above terrace With the new iteration of the Building Regulations published June 2022 we have also •New office and store/plant space considered opportunities to enhance and improve the thermal performance of the •Refurbished interior - both floors building and its future energy consumption. With the orientation of the club house there •External envelope upgraded are also clear opportunities to add solar panels to the clubhouse roof. •Additional insulation and reclad - (subject to Building Regs requirements and approvals). Project 2 Its essential that the as much as possible can remain in operation whilst refurbishment is •Refurbishment of The Gym including: taking place to maintain business continuity. At a later stage a detailed phasing strategy •Extension into 1 squash court will be required to map the sequence of works. At this early stage we have made new •Refurbished interior additions distinct and stand alone to limit disruption. •Potential new fire escape staircase •External envelope upgraded •Additional insulation and reclad - (subject to Building Regs requirements and approvals) Towards the end of the previous projects in 2020, a full topographical and measured survey was undertaken. For this study this has allowed us to look at the levels with greater accuracy, particularly the various ceiling heights, steps and levels changes that occur within the existing building. For this Feasibility Study we have anticipated what may required for means of escape, particularly where occupancy is likely to increase. During later stages of the project our assumptions will need to be verified by Building Control and the Fire authority.

Existing Plans & Sections

Limited view of courts from entrance View of courts from bar.



No level threshold Clubhouse between interior Ground Floor and terrace - step Ideally reception would be connected to the bar to bring efficiency to staffing Service area unattractive and restricted Windows to not offer good visibility of courts Enclosed rooms under utilised

Steps and level Fitness Suite & Changing changes within Ground Floor corridors Steps and level changes within Space not corridors currently used Room difficult to access Boilers and services requires upgrade Steep narrow stair access

Fitness Suite & Changing First Floor Concern about escape strategy from Gym. Steep narrow stair Step into gyn space Steps and level changes within corridors



Long sections Truss - roof structure unknown Low floor to Steps and level changes ceiling height within corridors

No level threshold Cross section between interior and terrace - step Suspected poor thermal performance to walls and roof

The existing club exterior

The existing club interior



Proposed Plans & Sections

Panoramic view of external courts form entry point Project 2 Project 1

Project 2 Project 1

Level threshold Clubhouse to upper terrace Ground Floor (Project 1) Reception and bar servery connected to increase staffing flexibility New timber enclosure to bin & service area with sliding gate Thermal performance of wall improved with additional insulation and cladding Windows replaced with new higher performance thermally broken units

Existing squash court Potential egress point - Fitness Suite & Changing converted to gym use. escape. Steps needed and Ground Floor (Project 2) Ventilation of space and would result in loss of thermal performance of parking space. Potential egress point - escape if fabric requires review and required upgrade. Ramped access to manage level Squash court and stair forms fire changes compartment. Fire strategy will require Protected stair case. Fire development and validation by strategy will require Fire consultant/Building control development and validation by during next stage of project Fire consultant/Building control during next stage of project Depth of store to be confirmed Ramped access to manage level during next stage of project changes Size of plant room and Platform lift requirements to be developed Disabled changing room and confirmed during next stage of project Disabled WC Corner window to managers office and meeting room

Existing squash court Fitness Suite & Changing converted to gym use. First Floor (Project 2) Ventilation of space and thermal performance of Ramped access to manage level fabric requires review and changes upgrade. Disabled refuge Squash court and stair forms fire Protected stair case. Fire compartment. strategy will require Fire strategy will require development and validation by development and validation by Fire consultant/Building control Fire consultant/Building control during next stage of project during next stage of project Ramped access to manage level changes Potential for solar panel array Platform lift Rearranged door layout to achieve fire compartment & closure to top of stairs



Long sections New stair Increased floor to Ramped access ceiling height New floor. Acoustics would need to be considered. Roof structure unknown We have assumed that this will require additional insulation

Cross section New pergola structure to New ceiling over seating area Ceiling retained above shade upper terrace and glass and extended roof. Additional bar area wall insulation to improve thermal performance New bin store enclosure New terrace steps Level threshold to upper terrace. Terrace level raised to Finished floor level.



Proposed overview drawings & images

Proposed Overview

Admin, plant & store New build additions Pergola Upper terrace deck and rails Service enclosure New glass wall and doors - roof infilled.

Terrace view

Courts view