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BRONLLYS: THE NEXT TEN YEARS (2020-2030)
6 PROPOSALS FOR BRONLLYS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & GROUNDS
6.1 Building on Unique Existing Assets
6.1.1 Existing Buildings
The Bronllys Community Hospital complex was designed by Edwin and Stanley Hall, London architects specialising in hospital design, and follows a strong layout pattern common in the early part of the 20C. The spaces between the buildings, together with their connecting walkways, are part of the historic character, as are the views out to the 18th and 19th century parkland and the Brecon Beacons beyond.
According to the Enquiry by Design Report commissioned in 2011 by PTHB, a
“...proportion of remaining buildings are not fit for purpose as a long-term option for health services provision.” Many of the buildings are now regarded as being of sub- standard construction and should be replaced – possibly on the same footprint – by buildings that set the standard for sustainability.
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