John Perkins Construction carried out the work along with Ferguson Mann Architects and assistance from the Bristol City Council Conservation Team. The Heritage Lottery Fund partly funded the £1.8 million project.

Preserving the beauty of this Grade II Listed Building, which dates back to 1928, was paramount although it was vital that the completed building offered a modern specification for 21st century living.

Clement crafted replicas of the originals but with high performing, energy efficient, krypton gas filled glass insulated units, the new fenestration met the brief exactly. The Clement W20 range combined with genuine T bars and elegant fenestra joints in RAL 9010 white (semi gloss) was specified. 158SFKL ‘Brook’ handles in a satin chrome finish were added to complement the windows.

The project was nominated for a heritage award by the National Federation of Builders.

Rob Yeandle of John Perkins Construction said:

“The YMCA required a commercially viable 99-bed hostel where 10% of the available beds could be given up to vulnerable young homeless people. The strong relationships built early on in the process with Clement Windows resulted in a conversion that embraced the history and heritage of the old building and blended new materials with old to create a stunning finished project.”