BUILDING BLOCKS News from the HCD Group ISSUE 18
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BUILDING BLOCKS News from the HCD Group ISSUE 18 IN THIS ISSUE EFFICIENT DESIGN FOR LONDON REGENERATION PIONEERING OXFORD FACILITY 60’S CENTRE UPGRADE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT DELIVERS FOR SAINSBURY’S NATIONAL ‘BIOLOGICS’ CENTRE www.hcdgroup.co.uk EFFICIENT DESIGN FOR LONDON REGENERATION Acting as Approved Inspector to the scheme, HCD has incorporated complex fire engineering techniques which have allowed the reduction of costly fire resistance to structural steelwork. Following its successful involvement with the adjacent to Hammersmith tube station and Part L 2010. A further innovation will see a first phase of a prime office development in opposite Lyric Square. It will provide 15,330m2 window-wetting sprinkler system utilised to Hammersmith town centre, HCD Building of grade-A office space in an 11 storey building protect the external façades in case of fire. 2 Control is part of the team behind the second plus 560m of cafés, restaurants and additional As well as an efficient envelope, the use of phase of the scheme which is now underway. public spaces. highly effective M&E equipment and roof- Development Securities is pressing ahead with Acting as Approved Inspector to the scheme, mounted solar panels will also contribute to the the £92m project at 12 Hammersmith Grove. HCD has been involved in the evolution of the sustainable credentials of the scheme which is expected to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ This will complete the developer’s office-led building’s efficient design. Through its proactive rating. Additional features include ‘green’ regeneration in West London following the involvement and wide-ranging expertise sedum roofing to support biodiversity and 2013 completion of its neighbouring, 10,220m2 the company has incorporated complex fire sustainable employee travel will be encouraged development at 10 Hammersmith Grove. This engineering techniques which have allowed through the installation of electric car charge first phase is now fully let. the reduction of costly fire resistance to points and 257 cycle racks. structural steelwork. Funded by Scottish Widows Investment Main contractor, Wates, began work on site in Property Partnership Trust (part of Aberdeen The thermal performance of the building’s May 12014 – the company was also appointed Asset Management) and designed by Flanagan envelope has also been improved by using on the earlier 10 Hammersmith Grove first Lawrence, 12 Hammersmith Grove is being the latest glass coating and glazing materials phase - and the project is scheduled to reach developed on the former NCP car park site technology to exceed the requirements of completion in early 2016. Image: Artists impression, Make/Caravan PIONEERING OXFORD FACILITY Oxford University is building a pioneering ability to engage with the design team at an buildings on the site began in December and research facility - thought to be the first of early stage when developing the fire strategy. completion is scheduled for 2016. its kind in the world - to lead the battle In this case, HCD Building Control ensured that Oxford University’s Medical Sciences Division against disease. the key BDI design stakeholders, including the has over 2,500 people involved in research and The £50m Big Data Institute (BDI) project Fire Authority and the Safety Office for the more than 2,800 students. The University is is located at Oxford University’s Old Road University, were involved from an early stage to home to the UK’s top-ranked medical school. Campus. Designed by architect, Make, it guarantee that the formal consultation process will accommodate over 500 staff and bring could be as smooth as possible. together world-leading researchers into the From a CDM perspective, the issues faced have The ground-breaking prevention and treatment of diseases. been mainly concerned with establishing safe Part-funded with a £20m gift from the Li Ka methods of construction while minimising centre will store, Shing Foundation, the ground-breaking data disruption on a restricted site between two centre will store, analyse and process vast operational buildings. analyse and process amounts of health-related digital data with the The innovative interior of the new four-storey vast amounts of health- aim of providing new insights into illnesses and building offers a predominantly open plan treatments worldwide. It is part of the wider, layout supplemented with cellular offices and a related digital data. £1.8bn decade-long capital masterplan which mixture of differing break-out spaces, each with the University began implementing in 2014. their own character and ambience. The top-lit HCD provides Building Control and CDM covered atrium allows natural light deep into services to Oxford University’s Estates the building. Department through an established framework As part of the sustainability strategy for the agreement. It has consulted on a number structure, outside air will be drawn in and cooled of high profile schemes in recent years, using the thermal mass of the ground beneath including the £70m Andrew Wiles Building the structure before it is circulated as part of an for the Mathematical Institute and the £49m assisted natural ventilation system. Biochemistry building. MACE was named as main contractor in Its appointment to the BDI project team was September 2014, following the granting of based on its proven proactive approach and its planning permission. Demolition of existing Image: Artists impression, Make/Caravan TOWN CENTRE TRANSFORMATION Bouygues Development is undertaking a The scheme has been designed by architectural major, £70m mixed-use regeneration of and design practice, Broadway Malyan. It is Addlestone town centre in Surrey. intended to create an exciting new quarter for the town while complementing the existing When completed, this revitalised area will offer buildings - including the nearby Council civic local people essential new housing and access offices. The works will see the creation of to facilities that they currently have to travel two new retail streets together with public to neighbouring towns to enjoy, as well as landscaped areas. generating new jobs. The area is essentially a complex brownfield 2 The 34,500m scheme will transform and site with the new development fitting snugly The scheme is revitalise 2.4ha in the heart of the town, between the existing, retained buildings. To reflecting Runnymede Borough Council’s alleviate the constraints of this restricted urban intended to create an aspirations for an economy that is vibrant site HCD Building Control and sister company, both during the day and in the evening. It will Fusion Fire Engineering, have worked with exciting new quarter comprise 7,000m2 of retail space, a 101-bed the design team to develop an efficient and Premier Inn hotel, six-screen cinema and 213 compliant scheme that makes the maximum for the town while apartments plus car parking. use of the limited space available. complementing the Runnymede Borough Council appointed Main Contractor, Bouygues UK, is scheduled Bouygues Development as its development to start on site in Q2 2015 with completion existing buildings. partner for the project in 2012. due in 2017. Image: ColladoCollins Architects STRIKING MAKEOVER FOR LISTED BUILDING A listed industrial building on London’s diagrid glass dome to provide an extra 4,650m2 sympathetically maintains the industrial heritage Shepherd’s Bush Road is being transformed of accommodation. In total, over 10,700m2 of of the building and the surrounding area. As a into a contemporary office building in a high quality office space will be provided across result, the redevelopment works will complement challenging £28.5m redevelopment. six floors with floor plates of up to 2,140m2. and enhance the integrity of the existing The design also includes the existing load bay structure whilst minimising any impact as the The landmark former Ford Motor Company canopy at the rear of the building which will be building is brought up to date. garage is undergoing major reconstruction to incorporated into a new conservatory. become a contemporary global headquarters for Work on site began in October 2013. ‘customer science’ specialist, dunnhumby. The refurbished structure will provide Main contractor to the scheme is McLaren accommodation for 1,000 employees when Working as part of the project team, HCD Construction Limited. completed in 2016. Building Control is making an active contribution to the process of carefully refurbishing this HCD’s Approved Inspectors were already historic, Grade ll listed structure. The goal is to familiar with the building before they were provide modern office accommodation that is appointed to the current scheme, due to their compatible with today’s more stringent Building earlier involvement when it was being used as HCD Building Control Regulations while providing a layout that a self-storage hub. They were therefore able to maximises the lettable floorspace. bring added benefit to their role in the project is making an active team by building upon this existing expertise Client to the scheme, Westerland Real Estate, when developing an efficient fire strategy for the is part of a group of companies that includes contribution to the refurbished structure. Access Self Storage. The whole building was used by Access Self Storage as a hub for the The site was originally a purpose-built motor process of carefully past 23 years and Westerland had to gain listed garage service depot with showroom constructed building and change of use consent before