The Victorian Baths in Dalry, a category B listed building, required a full internal refurbishment to bring the facility up to modern operational standards. Smith Scott Mullan coordinated the design of external and internal renovation works, helping keep this leisure facility a vital part of the local community.
Pool hall improvements included new shower and changing facilities, new rooflights and roof repairs, and re-tiling and decoration throughout. Previous non-original pool hall facilities, which were designed to impersonate an earlier architectural style, have been replaced with new simple and contemporary upgrades that complement the building’s fabric while not detracting from the original 19th Century spatial qualities.
Full services upgrades were carried out to increase environmental control specific to the needs of swimming pool users. Energy efficiency of the building was also improved significantly as a result of the new works.
Gym facilities and staff areas throughout were also renovated, bringing the entire facility up to Edinburgh Leisure’s modern standards.