SUMMARY

The Former Royal Mineral Hospital, Bath, has a rich history dating back to 1738. This Grade II listed building occupies a prominent place in Bath’s cityscape, featuring an exterior that reflects the typical façade found throughout the UNESCO World Heritage city.

Known locally as “The Min”, it initially opened to serve the “deserving poor” seeking the therapeutic benefits of the Roman Baths. Completed in 1742, the hospital consists of two buildings connected by a two-story bridge link and was constructed with Bath stone throughout.

Over the centuries, the hospital adapted behind its steadfast Georgian façade to meet evolving healthcare needs. This included becoming an NHS Foundation Trust in 2003, focusing on rheumatic disease and rehabilitation.

Recently, a development group acquired the building with plans to transform it into a 160-bed hotel. They aim to preserve original features while converting the building, highlighting the delicate balance between historical preservation and adaptive reuse in urban development.

The survey brief entailed creating a comprehensive 3D Revit (BIM) Model of the Former Royal Mineral Hospital. Working in close collaboration with the client, the survey deliverable focused on an internal renovation allowing for a tailored specification delivering our LOD3 façade and internal modelling standard.

Our approach with 3D appointments is to begin with an online consultancy meeting. Providing time to familiarise ourselves with the wider design team, the meeting is an opportunity to explore the survey brief and approve the BIM specification. Ultimately, we seek to meet client service expectation so that the model fits seamlessly within their 3D design process.

Our Senior BIM Technician, Martha Gregory commented “Bath Mineral Hospital one of the most iconic buildings in the centre of Bath. I’ve walked past it so many times and it was truly an honour for the team to survey and model this piece of history. Working with the Leica RTC and Revit software we provide accurate and precise BIM models and I personally cannot wait to see how this aids the regeneration of a much loved building.”

Jordan King, Director, notes “We are honoured to have been entrusted with the survey of the historic Mineral Hospital. Working in partnership with the client, the post demolition strip survey and tailored specification allowed for a cost effective deliverable with intense focused 3D modelling on key areas. We are delighted with the completed survey and look forward to seeing this prominent building given new life.”

The Former Royal Mineral Hospital is another example of our unique capability to deliver 3D surveys of large historic buildings and healthcare facilities. It stands proud within a portfolio of similar work, including, The Royal United Hospital, Bath, Whittington Hospital, and the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital.

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