Located in the Hans Town Conservation Area, and built in the late 19th century, the single house became a nursing station in the 1940s and then divided in flats in the 1970s. This piecemeal development of the building over time resulted in a building with an awkward floor plan, level changes between front and back and a main staircase which was neither grand nor efficient.

The plan of the building has been rationalised by undoing many of the historic changes. The central staircase which occupied a quarter of the floor plan, has been reduced in size, and space for a lift has been created.

The rear of the property is to be extended upwards and the floor levels adjusted to remove the level changes. The two storey additional facing Draycott Terrace is to be removed to create a courtyard garden.

Future maintenance cost and accessibility was a key consideration on this project. Areas of the roof are made safely accessible, materials are selected and detailed for longevity and throughout the building mechanical and electrical service easily accessible and comfortably integrated into the finishes.