Former 50 bed care home Seabank was purchase by Phoenix Futures in 2021 to be developed into Harper House, a specialist rehabilitation facility, the first of its kind in Scotland and is based on a similar model in Sheffield.
The new facility provides specialist support for the whole family. Parents can access mental health and substance use treatment are without needing to be separated from their children. The treatment programme combines therapeutic interventions, parenting interventions and childcare.
The scope of works undertaken by akp comprised:
Refurbishment works throughout.
Reconfiguration of bedrooms, social spaces and toilets.
Reconfiguration of north area to ground floor to create childcare area.
M&E works.
Formation of visitor car parking.
Landscaping and formation of outdoor play areas.
The facility was officially opened by the First Minister on 21 November 2022 and can support up to 20 families at any one time.
Operational Challenges; Right up to practical completion there were numerous variations instructed by the Care Inspectorate which included replacement kitchen units, stripping out and replacement of bathroom furniture. This posed a challenge in terms of programming trades, but akp were able to make it work and accommodate all requests.
Sustainability
akp donated 50 wheelchairs to a local charity with transportation to Poland for refugees affected by the war in Ukraine.
Community Benefits
All existing furniture was in situ when akp took possession of the project. We therefore worked with local charities and community groups to ensure as much of this furniture was donated to new homes.
Design Team
EPC Associates
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
I would like to thank Martin McColl, Mark Smith and the team at akp for delivering the refurbishment at New Aspect House. Blantyre.
Started and completed during a global pandemic, its a project none of us will forget and it was not without it challenges.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the whole akp team.
The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
Probably my favourite project to have worked on! A great professional team, highly knowledgeable and skilled and with a great sense of pride in what they do. I would highly recommend them.
Another successful project completed and thanks for everyone’s hard work. The setting are delighted with the end product.
School / WLC were extremely appreciative of how John and team carried out works, excellent lines of communication with school throughout. Also, the site housekeeping, co-ordination, health and safety were all excellent.
This is the second time we have used akp for a fit out project in Glasgow, and I would have no hesitation recommending them or using them again.
akp worked well on site and delivered the project as expected. I would have no concerns using your services on subsequent projects.
akp carried out the office fit out diligently and completed on time in what was a very tight timescale.
I cannot have asked for a more helpful and professional approach to the fit out. Programme completion date was forced by lease events and was not only met but at below budget.
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