AMA Chartered Architects were appointed by the College for the refurbishment and remodelling of the Warehouse, Nos 35, 36 and 37 Bridge Street and the Master's Coach Houses (all now comrpising the Hive), to provide new accommodation for the College students. Part of the brief was to significantly enhance the carbon footprint of the buildings in line with the College’s site-wide programme of works. 

 

The buildings are situated in a very central part of Cambridge, with the Coach Houses being Grade II Listed.  The external circulation was re-organised and rationalised by the introduction of an elevated terrace in the centre of the development. 

 

To reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings, the pre-existing gas-fired boilers were replaced with ASHP’s combined with fabric upgrades. In addition to the thermal improvements and to ensure compliance, fire and acoustic enhancements took place. A careful selection of colours, furniture and fittings resulted in an aesthetically pleasing interior that complements the historic character of the buildings while introducing modern elements.