Case study: The refurbishment of Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory

Nicola Hall, Michael Doherty and Patrick Harris
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Nicola Hall: Lee Boyd Architects, UK
Michael Doherty: Senior Associate Architect, Lee Boyd Architects, UK
Patrick Harris: Architect, Lee Boyd Architects, UK

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2023, vol. 12, issue 2, 110-129

Abstract: By 2017 Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory was in a poor state of repair and in need of significant investment to bring it up to modern standards. It provided neither a suitable working environment for the ex-service men and women who worked in the building, nor was it fully accessible for visitors. Prior to this date a full range of options had been considered for the future of the factory, including potential relocation to another site outside of the city. The Grade C listing of the building in 2019 focused attention on the opportunities for improvement rather than demolition and a scope of works was put in place to refurbish the building. This case study describes the refurbishment programme and the scale of works which were required to bring it up to standard. It includes a particular focus on asbestos removal, replacement of roof coverings and rooflights, upgrading rainwater goods, repairs to walls and accessibility improvements to allow the building to meet the needs of both employees and visitors.

Keywords: Edinburgh; Poppy Factory; refurbishment; damp; asbestos; rooflights; roof; accessibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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