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Rugby School Kilbracken Boarding House

Warwickshire

Project Details

Listed Building - Grade II

Practice

Chetwoods (Birmingham) Ltd

32 Frederick Street , Birmingham , West Midlands , B1 3HH , United Kingdom

The refurbishment and extension of Kilbracken Boarding House reimagines a Grade II listed building to meet contemporary boarding standards while preserving its historic character. The scheme delivers 56 en-suite bedrooms alongside reconfigured ground-floor communal spaces that support student wellbeing and community. Carefully integrated extensions and material choices - including matching brickwork, terracotta tiles, and zinc roofing - respect the original architecture. Sustainability measures such as enhanced insulation, low U-value windows, and upgraded services improve performance. External works enhance safety and setting, ensuring the building remains fit for purpose within the wider Rugby School estate.