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Boat House Youth

Project Summary

Introduction

Bambers Building Contractors were appointed by Boathouse Youth to install a specialist moveable acoustic wall within the main hall of their community facility, following the successful completion of a wider improvement project delivered the previous year. Previous Case Study

The objective was to transform a single large hall into two flexible, functional spaces that could support simultaneous activities while maintaining acoustic separation.

Community buildings increasingly need to support a wide range of activities for young people and local residents. Creating flexible, sound controlled environments enables multiple uses within the same space, improving accessibility, comfort and overall building efficiency.

Project Overview

Creating flexible, multi use community space without structural alteration

The scope of works involved the installation of a specialist moveable acoustic partition wall to divide the main hall into two separate, usable areas.

The new sliding wall system allows the client to create a meeting space alongside ongoing activities, host multiple youth sessions at the same time, maximise building use without structural alterations and adapt the layout depending on operational requirements.

The acoustic specification ensures that activities can take place independently in each area without disruption, significantly enhancing the building’s overall functionality.

Project Details

Property Type

Community Youth Facility

Client

Boathouse Youth

Scope

Installation of a specialist moveable acoustic partition wall to divide a large hall into two functional spaces

Occupancy

Live community facility (occupied throughout works)

Challenges

Overcoming Challenges

Delivering works within a live community facility
Requirement to complete installation outside of business hours
Avoiding disruption to staff, youth sessions and community users
Achieving precise acoustic performance standards
Ensuring safe and smooth operation of the system

Solutions

How We Delivered

Close coordination with Boathouse Youth to programme works out of hours
Collaboration with specialist subcontractor gointeriors.co.uk
Careful planning and sequencing of installation
Strict adherence to health and safety requirements
Precision installation to meet acoustic and operational standards

Acoustic Performance Upgrade

Installation of a high performance soundproof moveable wall system, enabling activities to run simultaneously without noise disruption.

Flexible Space Configuration

The hall can now be easily reconfigured to suit different activities, providing adaptable space for changing needs.

Multi Use Functionality

Creation of two independent areas allows meetings, youth sessions and activities to run concurrently.

Increased Building Usability

Modernisation of the internal layout improves how the facility is used day to day.

Specialist Installation

Delivered in partnership with gointeriors.co.uk, ensuring high quality installation and system performance.

Future Proofed Design

The system allows the space to expand or contract as required, supporting long-term community use and flexibility.

Value Added

For the Community

Increased access to activities through more flexible use of space
Improved comfort through reduced noise disruption
Greater inclusivity through the provision of quiet, focused environments
Enhanced wellbeing through improved spatial design

For the Client

Improved asset utilisation without major structural alterations
Long term flexibility within the building
Increased operational efficiency
Enhanced functionality and future adaptability

PUBLIC IMPACT

The newly installed sliding wall will play an integral role in how the facility operates moving forward. It enables the hall to be used for active sessions while simultaneously providing a quieter office or meeting space, significantly improving the building’s usability.

By increasing flexibility within the facility, the project supports broader community engagement, improved youth provision and more effective service delivery.

This is a strong example of how relatively small scale, well specified upgrades can deliver meaningful social impact within community buildings.