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Restored brick stables with dark grey stable doors facing a paved courtyard at the YMCA Eco Hub in Southend

Southend-on-Sea YMCA

Derelict stables turned into an award-winning Eco Hub, Essex.

Ground floor room of the YMCA Eco Hub with an oak floor, white storage units and a kitchenette at the far end

Award Winning Sustainable Eco Hub Refurbishment in Southend

JSP Building Services is proud to have delivered the complete transformation of the dilapidated St Johns Stables into a state-of-the-art, two-storey Eco Hub for Southend-on-Sea YMCA. Working in close collaboration with Artillery Architects and Design, our expert team resurrected a derelict building into a vibrant, environmentally friendly facility dedicated to fostering young entrepreneurs. Completed within a challenging twelve-week programme, this highly successful project achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating and was honoured with the prestigious Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Annual Design Award.

Open room in the YMCA Eco Hub with an oak floor, exposed brick wall, pendant lights and a mezzanine above

25+

Years of experience

  • Historic Restoration and Structural Upgrades

    We carefully restored the structural integrity of the dilapidated stables, successfully transforming a neglected heritage building into a safe, modern, and highly functional two-storey space.

  • Collaborative Design and BREEAM Success

    Working alongside Artillery Architects and Design, we carefully selected sustainable materials and systems to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating, representing a significant environmental milestone for our team.

  • Rapid Twelve Week Delivery

    Despite the complex structural and environmental requirements of the brief, our efficient project management team executed the entire refurbishment on schedule within twelve weeks.

  • Award Winning Excellence

    The exceptional standard of craftsmanship and teamwork on this project was officially recognised with the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council Annual Design Award.

Metal balustrade with a timber handrail beneath black-framed windows at the YMCA Eco Hub

Fostering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

This innovative Eco Hub was specifically designed to provide young people with the modern resources, facilities, and inspiring environments they need to succeed in business. By salvaging a historic, neglected asset and repurposing it into a hub of local enterprise, we have helped create a lasting community legacy that will serve Southend-on-Sea YMCA and the local area for many years to come.

Derelict stable interior before the works, with bare brick walls, rubble and a wheelbarrow

A Partnership Built on Commitment and Trust

The success of the St Johns Stables project is a direct result of the strong working relationship and shared commitment between JSP, the architects, and the client. This collaborative spirit was warmly praised by Ron, the Chair of Southend YMCA, who highlighted the absolute delight of the board at seeing a sad, derelict building rise to become an environmentally friendly, functional space through outstanding professionalism.

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Joiner in hi-vis feeding a large panel through a saw in the JSP workshop

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From heritage restorations to modern eco-friendly builds, our team has the expertise and dedication to deliver outstanding results. Contact us today to find out how we can help bring your next community or commercial project to life.