ST OLAVES COURT

The award winning plans for St Olaves Court were originally designed for a seafront location in Brighton, hence the balconies in the front of the building.

 

However, the plans were adapted for the client Y.J. Lovell Holdings Ltd as an infill site between existing block of flats in St Petersburgh Place. The site had been left empty since the Blitz, where two substantial homes had been destroyed.

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The permitted density was comparatively high and the light angles on the site controlled the overall plan of the building. To maintain spaciousness in the apartments, circulation areas were reduced to a minimum. This meant that access from the entrance hall and kitchen to the bedrooms and bathrooms is via the living room.  

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Originally the entrance to the building was via a bridge from pavement level. In 2005-2006, the lobby was enlarged and the layout of the front garden was altered to provide an expansive front garden with plenty of space for planting. The windows of the building were also replaced to provide enhanced heat and sound insulation. Thermal insulation was further improved with the installation of insulation slabs on the roof and the ceiling of the garage.

 

The original architect, Harley Sherlock visited the building in 2006 to review the renovations and was extremely pleased with the result.

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In 2011, solar panels were installed on the roof of the building to cover the electricity costs for the communal areas including the lift.

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Initially, the concrete facade was finished in Glamrock rendering.  In 2012, the facade was re rendered in White PAREX on both the front and rear of the building.

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Cabling for Satellite TV, fibre optic broadband and video entry systems have also been installed.

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