Work to begin on converting Scarborough's former Westwood building
Infiniti Construction have won a multi-million pound contract
Last updated 28th Jun 2022
Work is set to begin on converting Scarborough's former Westwood building into apartments.
Infiniti Construction have won a multi-million pound contract to turn it into 28 new one-and two-bedroom apartments.
The building is the first major work by the distinguished Scarborough architect Sir Edwin Cooper, who is said to have designed more buildings in the City of London than any architect since Sir Christopher Wren. Six carved relief panels on the south side of the building are attributed to the well-known monumental and architectural sculptor Henry Charles Fehr.
The former Westwood School is also the location of one of the first theatres-in-the-round in the UK created in 1976 by Stephen Joseph and which premiered all of Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s plays produced for the next 20 years until the theatre moved to its current town centre location in the mid-90s.
The 12-month project will create work for about 50 part and full-time trades jobs.
"It is going to be a fantastic challenge for everyone here at Infiniti Construction to help enhance the fabric of one of the most architecturally and culturally significant buildings in the north of England, while creating modern, high quality, attractive, environmentally friendly living spaces," said Alex Willgrass, one of the directors.