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3P Construct was appointed to deliver new accessible toilet facilities for Arts Charity at Dean Clough (ACDC) and the Brightside Arts Club Café at Dean Clough.
Completed within a three-week programme, the project focused on improving accessibility, inclusivity and comfort for visitors, ensuring the facilities better meet the needs of those attending the café and wider arts programmes.
The Brightside Arts Club Café provides a welcoming environment for people living with dementia, disabilities and their families, offering opportunities for social connection, creativity and community engagement.
The project was designed to remove barriers to access and create facilities that allow all users to use the space with greater dignity, comfort and confidence.
The Objective
The objective was to deliver new accessible toilet facilities that would improve inclusivity, comfort and independence for visitors to the Brightside Arts Club Café.
Working within an active community facility meant the refurbishment also needed to be carefully managed to minimise disruption to the people using the venue and its ongoing activities.
Project Details
The project involved the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing toilet facilities to create a more accessible and user-friendly environment.
The design carefully considered the needs of visitors requiring wheelchair access, as well as those who benefit from clear, intuitive layouts and enhanced accessibility features.
The completed facilities help ensure the venue remains welcoming and accessible to all members of the community.
For 3P Construct, the project also held particular significance. Dementia has touched the families of both company directors, creating a personal connection to the work being undertaken and reinforcing the team’s commitment to delivering a high-quality outcome that would make a meaningful difference to those using the space.
Key Features
- New accessible toilet facilities designed for a wide range of user needs
- Improved wheelchair accessibility and ease of navigation
- Enhanced comfort, safety and usability for visitors and carers
- Refurbishment completed within a live community environment
- Three-week turnaround from commencement to completion
3P Construct’s Role
3P Construct acted as Principal Contractor, managing all aspects of the refurbishment from planning through to completion.
Working closely with ACDC and the Brightside Arts Club Café team, we coordinated the programme to minimise disruption to ongoing activities while maintaining a high standard of workmanship throughout.
Collaboration with stakeholders was an important part of the project, helping to ensure the final design reflected the practical needs of the people who use the facility every day.
Scope of Works
Our scope of works included:
- Refurbishment and upgrade of existing toilet facilities
- Installation of accessible sanitaryware and fittings
- Internal building and finishing works
- Mechanical and electrical modifications where required
- Decoration and final finishing works
- Quality assurance and compliance checks throughout the project
Project Outcome
The completed facilities have significantly improved accessibility within the venue, helping to ensure more people can comfortably access and enjoy the support, activities and community provided by ACDC and the Brightside Arts Club Café.
The project has created a more inclusive environment for visitors, carers and families while supporting the organisation’s ongoing mission to provide welcoming and accessible community spaces.
Feedback from the client highlighted not only the quality of the finished facilities but also the professionalism, efficiency and collaborative approach demonstrated by the 3P Construct team throughout the project.
Client Testimonial & Project Overview
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