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Case Study6 min read
Opened in December 2017, the Get Busy Living Centre has been created by the Matt Hampson Foundation to provide a place where its beneficiaries can come to receive the latest physiotherapy treatments, spend time with their families and meet and socialise with those in similar situations to themselves. Designed to echo the size and aesthetics of the World War Two aircraft hangar that originally stood on the site, the copper and timber clad building features an open-plan layout with a large mezzanine platform to increase the internal space.
LOCATIONMelton Mowbray, UK
ProductsKooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board
As a charity, it was important that the building was as energy efficient as possible to reduce long-term running costs. Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board can achieve thermal conductivities as low as 0.021 W/mK, resulting in a slim wall build up.
"The project has a number of energy generation and saving strategies, such as the solar photovoltaic panels and Air Source Heat Pump heating system. To maximise the energy and cost saving benefits of these solutions, without reducing useable internal space, Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen board was selected".
Nick Preedy - Construction Manager, Willmott Dixon
The Get Busy Living Centre has been a dream of its founder, Matt Hampton, for many years. Determined to stay positive after sustaining life-altering injuries in a training session for the England U21 rugby team, Matt created the foundation to support others who have endured similar serious injury— with the ultimate goal of creating a purpose-built rehabilitation facility. The project is being delivered by a number of local firms, many of which are offering their time, services, materials and expertise for free, including Willmott Dixon.
"The quality of the completed building is not only testament to Matt’s inspirational energy and drive, but will enable us to offer physical and mental support to those that need it for many years to come".
Louis Deacon - Commercial & Partnership Manager at the Matt Hampton Foundation
To find out more about the Matt Hampson Foundation and support the Get Busy Living Centre, please visit: www.matthampsonfoundation.org
Page updated 15/12/2025
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