Client: University of Warwick Location: Warwick Value: £6 million

Design & Build

Radcliffe House is an events, conference and meeting venue at the University of Warwick, offering bespoke spaces, bedrooms and dining facilities. Works undertaken by G F Tomlinson involved a 3 phase internal refurbishment of this 154-bed conference centre. Paramount to the success of this project was completion in time for conference bookings already in place. A programme of works was put in place by G F Tomlinson supported by on-going collaboration, this ensured that works on a live site were completed on time, safely, and with minimal disruption. One of the key client requirements was to minimise visibility of the work in progress.

The project includes a new reception, bar and lounge areas, heating and ventilation modifications and PATA upgrades. Essential maintenance and detailed work included: Bedroom refurbishment, electrical re-wire, fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV and data, mechanical works, modifications to hot and cold water, replacement heating, lift replacement, en-suite bathroom refits, corridor refurbishment, WC refurbishment, restaurant/bar refurbishment, meeting room refurbishment and external windows/door replacement. Initial funding allocation was not enough to complete the project, but thanks to G F Tomlinson’s pre-construction input affordable solutions were developed to achieve the core requirements.

Early engagement with G F Tomlinson to plan out all three phases of the project resulted in the creation of a modern ‘boutique hotel’ with an aesthetically pleasing design and sustainable built in features. Disruption to the end user was minimal and works delivered ahead of schedule meant no loss of income for the client.

“Thank you all for your hard work over the last 12 months on Radcliffe House. It has been one of the largest and most complex refurbishment projects that the University has ever undertaken. I hope to work with you all again soon”
Jonathon Buckingham,
University of Warwick