#Grc Cladding Contractors

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نقوم بتنفيذ اعمال ومشاريع جي ار سي في الكويت ، جي ار سي الكويت على استعداد لإمداد المصممين والتعاون مع المكاتب الهندسية والمقاولين ومدراء المشاريع بكافة تصاميم جي ار سي وديكوراته من المشربيات بكافة أنواع الطرز المعمارية ، سواء طراز اسلامي لمشروعات المساجد والمباني ذات التصميم الاسلامي ، أو حتى المودرن والفلل والمباني العصرية الحديثة .

Grc Decor Contractors in Kuwait State for any projects or Grc facades cladding works

لا تتردد بالاتصال تليفون 55013020 الكويت 

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Rodanthe offers a range of advanced cladding and shaped component solutions for the construction industry. The factory specializes in a wide range of GRC products, including GRC cladding, GRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum), GRC furniture, GRC benches for public spaces, artificial rocks and GRC sculptures, and specializes in combining GRC and GRG shaped structures with unique architectural styles through a unique mosaic mosaic process; thanks to our focus on quality, innovation and customization, we have become a trusted partner for architects, builders and contractors as a trusted partner.

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Documents Required for Façade DCD Approvals

Documents Required for Façade DCD Approvals

A façade DCD approval is a document that is required to construct or alter the façade of a building. This document must be obtained from the Department of City Planning before any work can begin.

The purpose of the façade DCD approval is to ensure that the proposed changes to the façade will not adversely affect the appearance of the building or its surroundings. The department will consider the size, height, and location of the proposed changes when making its decision.

What are the drawing submission requirements?

Façade, Cladding, curtain wall & roofing proposals and drawings shall be in accordance with the following:

➢ Authorized Applicant - Submissions of Façade, Cladding, Curtain Wall, and Roofing to Civil Defence may only be made through a House of Expertise approved by Civil Defence OR the Main Consultant OR the Façade Consultant with certified employees.

Understanding the requirements of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, material test requirements, Civil Defence registration of contractors and suppliers, and the report submission format is the responsibility of the House of Expertise or Main Consultant OR Façade Consultant.

➢ Format of the Report - Reports must generally adhere to the following structure.

a. PDF files are required for all reports.

b. It is the duty of the applicants to produce soft copies of the required formats and also follow the submission format.

c. It is the obligation of the applicants to present error-free pdf files so that the Civil Defence "watermark" can be seamlessly placed into the pdf files.

d. A cover page, one page long, in accordance with required Cover page format and example.

e. Stamped undertaking declarations from each party engaged, one page in length as per given Table. It is then followed by their civil defence valid certificate and a maximum of five pages, as indicated in the sample. The maximum length for an engineering review and assessment is three pages, as per the given format and table. Non-compliance must be made apparent in the evaluation.

g. Sectional schematics must be of 3 pages in the required format. Schematics must show the precise design and site circumstances. It must include labels that clearly identify the parts, measurements, and materials.

h. A report on the inspection can be of a maximum of 3 pages, as per the given format and table.

➢ Un Acceptable Format

Reports that don't adhere to the required format and table won't be reviewed and won't be accepted.

Reports from sources other than the houses of expertise designated by Civil Defense are not accepted.

Product catalogs and brochures ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

A generalized technical explanation of how and why fire spreads are NOT appropriate.

DON'T provide Test standardized methods and information.

Must Not submit without the appropriate stamps and signatures as given in the format.

AVOID including pointless and needless attachments.

Reports for projects where suppliers are not registered with Civil Defence should not be submitted. Getting suppliers to contact Civil Defence for their registration is mostly the duty of consultants and contractors.

Effective reports that do not point out non-compliances are not acceptable.

Reports justifying non-compliant roofing & cladding must not be submitted.

➢ Declarations Of Stamped Undertaking - Each party involved in the project must provide the following undertaking statements.

Format and example of an undertaking letter (1 page) from a house of expertise, main consultant, or façade consultant.

Main consultant undertaking letter format and sample (1 page).

Main Contractor Undertaking Letter Format and Sample.

Sample and format of an undertaking letter from an ACP/MCM/SOLID METAL/PEWFS/GRC panel supplier.

EIFS/ETICS Supplier Undertaking Letter Format and Sample (1 page)

Format and example of an undertaking letter from a natural stone supplier (1 page).

Firestopping system Supplier undertaking letter type and sample (1 page).

Insulation material supplier undertaking letter type and sample (1 page).

Format and example of an undertaking letter from a roofing panel supplier (1 page).

Format and example of an undertaking letter from a roofing panel (glazing) supplier (1 page).

Tips for getting your façade DCD approval quickly

Make sure you have all the required documents: Before you start the approval process, make sure you have gathered all the required documents, including plans, drawings, and any other supporting materials.

Know the requirements: Familiarize yourself with the requirements for façade dcd approval so that you can be prepared to submit everything that is needed.

Submit everything in a timely manner: Be sure to submit all required documentation in a timely manner so that your application can be processed as quickly as possible.

Follow-up: Once you have submitted your application, follow up with the appropriate office to ensure that everything is moving forward and that there are no delays.

The process of getting façade DCD approval can be a bit daunting, but don’t worry – we, the Xeluxe Fire Safety Consultants, are here to help. It is doable if you have all the required documents. Make sure to submit all the necessary paperwork and don't forget to include any relevant supporting documentation. Once you have everything in order, the approval process should go smoothly. Xeluxe has been involved in many projects & the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai has certified and given permission to function as a "House of Expertise" (Fire Safety Consultant) through our sister firm Agura Consultants.

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House on Omaha Beach, New Zealand

House On Omaha Beach, New Zealand North Island Real Estate, Architecture Photos, NZ Modern Home

House On Omaha Beach, NZ

16 February 2022

Design: Strom Architects

Location: Omaha Bay, Rodney District, north island of New Zealand

Visuals by NuMa

New House On Omaha Beach, New Zealand

Omaha Beach is one of New Zealand’s best white sand beaches. It is located on the north island, circa 70km north of Auckland.

The design is for a family home on one of the last remaining front-line plots, enjoying extraordinary views of Omaha Bay and the Hauraki Gulf. Strict planning guidelines with area and volume restrictions, along with the sun-path for the site, saw the architects develop a design that made the most of the site and the weather patterns.

Because of the extraordinary views, Strom Architects decided to place the main living accommodation and the master bedroom in a volume closest to the sea. This has an entirely glazed façade with a large balcony with overhangs.

This volume is dual aspect, to maximise the sea view, but also to make the most of the afternoon and evening sun on the more sheltered western side, where a large outdoor living area with kitchen is placed, with views through the house.

Underneath the first-floor volume is a sculptural elliptical staircase, in a minimal glass enclosure, which serves the first floor. There is also a rumpus room, that encourages outdoor living with easy access to the pool.

Strom Architects deliberately didn’t want to enclose the entire area underneath the first floor, in order to enjoy views through the site and to the sea from the rear of the house, where there is a generous garage with additional storage for surfboards and other kit for outdoor activities. On the first floor there are guest bedrooms and a home office.

Along the south boundary there is a 30m long lap pool that joins up with the large pool at the front of the property.

Interiors are minimal in white and grey with timber accents and timber furniture in a warm colour.

House On Omaha Beach – Building Information

Project Name: House on Omaha Beach Location: North Island, New Zealand Location Type: Suburban Project Size: 400m2 Construction Cost: Confidential Cost per sq.m.: Confidential Completion Date: –

CONSULTANTS

Main Contractor: – Structural Engineer: – Sustainability Consultant/ M+E Engineer: – Interior Design: Strom Architects

CGI: NuMa

MATERIALS / PRODUCTS

Construction Type: Steel frame with lightweight cladding Cladding Materials: Micro concrete on ventilated boards. GRC Concrete Panels Glazing: – Flooring: Limestone and pale oak Kitchen: –

Social media:

Facebook: @StromArchitects Instagram:@stromarchitects Twitter:@stromarchitects Website: www.stromarchitects.com

House On Omaha Beach images / information received 101221 from Strom Architects

Another recent house design by Strom Architects on e-architect:

Meadow House in Essex

Location: Omaha Bay, Rodney District, north of New Zealand

New Zealand House Designs

New Zealand Houses – recent selection below:

End of the Road, Orakei Basin, North Island Architects: Wendy Shacklock Architects Ltd photo : Patrick Reynolds End of the Road House, Orakei Basin

Green Walls & Gables Residence, Auckland, North Island Architects: Matter photo : Simon Devitt Green Walls & Gables Residence

New Zealand Architecture

Contemporary New Zealand Buildings

New Zealand Architecture Designs – chronological list

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Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, South Island Design: Cox Architecture photograph : Dennis Radermacher Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, NZ

The Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hastings, Hawkes Bay Design: Stevens Lawson Architects photograph © Mark Smith Blyth Performing Arts Centre in Havelock North

Ruby Ridge House, Wanaka, Otago region, South Island Design: Condon Scott Architects photo © Simon Larkin Ruby Ridge House, Wanaka

Christchurch Airport Terminal

New Zealand Architecture Studios

New Zealand Architecture

New Zealand Buildings

Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth Patterson Associates Len Lye Centre

The Michael Hill Clubhouse, Otago, South Island Patterson Associates Southern New Zealand Building

This is a family home in New Zealand, right on the beach. The clients have two children, and the whole family love outdoor activities such as surfing, boating, hiking and other sports. As such, the house needs to reflect their outdoor lifestyle and general philosophy of family activities together. They want the house to feel timeless, and be flexible to accommodate extended family and friends, allow for frequent entertaining, as well as be a welcome sanctuary that the children can return to even once they’ve grown-up and left home.

To make the most of the sea views, the house is arranged with living spaces at first floor, with the dining room, living room and master suite occupying the beach-front areas of the house. Children’s bedrooms and a snug sit to the rear of the property, with an external courtyard in the centre of the plan. At ground floor level, guest suites sit alongside the courtyard, with an additional living space at the front and the garage and ancillary spaces to the rear. The swimming pool sits at the front of the property between the beach and the house; the pool has been raised up to act as a subtle visual barrier to provide more privacy to the house.

By spreading the accommodation across the site, with break-out spaces in the form of courtyards and terraces, it ensures that all spaces benefit from either morning or evening sun, dependent upon their function. The need for privacy is balanced with the desire to maximise the views, and different spaces are created to allow the whole family to spend time together or to find quiet retreat away from one another as needed.

As the family dynamic evolves, the house should be more than capable of accommodating their needs and growing with them.

Comments / photos for Home for a Winemaker in Arrowtown design by Strom Architects page welcome

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2nd Project with AL Faraa

Project Name : Al Hadeel Development

Location: Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Key Points:

-   In – Situ Concrete Frame Basement over 2 levels+ GF+ 10 Floors

-   GRC / GFRC Cladding and Glass Curtain Walling Facade

-  Residential (225 unit and 8 Townhouse) 

Main Contractor: Al Faraa General Contracting Company

Client Name: ALDAR

Consultant Name: AECOM

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Text description provided by the architects. The project consists of the practically complete demolition and reconstruction of the existing dwelling — a large four-storey end-of-terrace house, originally built in 1851 — together with the addition of a basement and a double-height rear-extension. Challenging the traditional way of inhabiting historical housing, the project responds to the needs of a family dissatisfied with the poor quality of light inside the building and with the compartmentalised Victorian layout. Spatial planning was driven by maximising the potential for natural light and the fluidity of the vertically stacked living spaces, in order to accommodate the client’s living requirements and their growing art collection.

“The name Light Falls perfectly expresses the soul of the house! The cascading effect of daylight, brought in vertical motion to the centre of the building, enlivens the interior spaces and dissolves the borders between outdoor and indoor spaces” — says the design team. Set within the Abingdon Conservation Area, the house is subject to a number of planning restrictions, which dictate that its external appearance must be largely preserved. The design features are concentrated towards the core of the building, with the re-organisation revolving around a new interior courtyard that acts as a visual centre to the living spaces. Next to the courtyard, a series of double-height spaces amplify the effect of the cross-views throughout the living quarters. Similarly, the staircase opens completely towards the bottom section of the house to organise the sequence of the entertainment areas. Natural light plays a key role in the project: two large frameless skylights are positioned at the top of the courtyard and the open staircase to enhance the permeability of the building. As a result, abundant daylight fills the heart of the dwelling, carving out the volumes from the original mass and creating a series of fascinating effects. With the rear extension, the dining room features a direct visual link to the garden through the light-weight glass extension.

Panoramic sliding doors open towards a generous terrace shaped by the presence of a large walnut tree. Here, the walls are cladded in glass-reinforced concrete panels (GRC) that fold to form a curved bench and the stairs to the garden, creating a visual connection with the dynamic lines of the interiors, which is continued in the design of the planters’ edges in the outer part of the garden. Within the project, traditional construction methods and materials have been combined with more innovative solutions, such as the GRC panels in the garden, and the internal series of bespoke joinery pieces designed with special cut-out handles and engraved with graphic designs. With their sculptural yet fluid treatment, the vertical perforations of the courtyard and the open staircase offer spectacular and unexpected visual connections within the house, pouring generous daylight deep into the dwelling. The result is a strong visual connection with the outdoors, with the sun casting ever-changing hues on the dwelling’s white-washed walls.

Architects: FLOW Architecture, Magrits Location: London, United Kingdom Area: 290.0 m² Year: 2019 Photographs: NAARO Manufacturers: Vibia, Boffi, Gessi, Inbani, Molteni & C, Paola Lenti, McNeel, Autodesk, Kvadrat Design Team: Vincent Nowak, Annarita Papeschi, Maria Grazia Savito Contractor Shell & Core: London Basement Contractor Fit Out: Michael Brady Structure: StructureMode Mep: SGA Consulting Quantity Surveyor: BTP Group Lighting Design: Mindseye Av Consultant: Openfield Technology Planning Consultant: ADL Planning

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Light Falls House by FLOW Architecture + Magrits Text description provided by the architects. The project consists of the practically complete demolition and reconstruction of the existing dwelling — a large four-storey end-of-terrace house,

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Market is anticipated to rise at a CAGR from 2020 to 2030

Glass fiber reinforced concrete is a specialized type of concrete that is mixed with glass fibers. This type of concrete is effectively used in creating exterior facade wall panels, vanity tops, fireplace surrounds and concrete countertops. Glass fiber reinforced concrete can be produced either by extrusion or by injection-moulded process.

Read Report Overview @

https://www.nextmsc.com/report/global-glass-fiber-reinforced-concrete-gfrc-market

Due to its unique properties and tensile strength, this concrete is widely used in numerous applications such as building renovation works, water and drainage works, bridge and tunnel lining panels, architectural cladding, acoustic barriers and screens and so on. Glass fiber reinforced concrete technology is becoming a technology of choice when it comes to unique and manufacture able concrete designs. As engineers, architects, fabricators, and contractors are leaning towards attributes such as high early strength, faster curing and lighter weight concrete casted pieces, glass fiber reinforced concrete is currently considered to be a primary choice. Since past few years, there has been a strong increase in the experimental and numerical research and application in the field of glass fiber reinforced concrete. Researchers across the globe are attempting to develop high performance concretes by using fibres such as glass, carbon, polypropylene and aramid fibres and other admixtures in concrete up to certain proportions. Many such studies enabled scientists to develop new technologies such as hybrid glass fiber reinforced concrete technology which utilizes the latest in cementitious technology. Development of such advanced technologies opens new avenues in the industry and contributes to increase the market size.

With increasing investment from government and private sectors, construction industry is experiencing a tremendous growth across the globe. The advantages offered by glass fiber reinforced concrete enable reduce the construction cost and time. This primarily drives the growth of glass fiber reinforced concrete market during the forecast period. Increasing demand for light weight and corrosion resistant material, growing adoption of environment friendly material, and growing awareness of GFRC technology are some additional factors contributing to the growth of this market. However, lack of awareness about precast concrete method among end users and lower ductility of GFRC as compared to SRC is limiting its widespread adoption.

Market Segmentation:

The glass fiber reinforced concrete market is segmented on the process, application and geography. By process the market is segmented into spray, premix, and hybrid. On the basis of application the market is segmented into commercial, residential, and civil and other infrastructure construction. Geographic breakdown and deep analysis of each of the aforementioned segments is included for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The players operating in glass fiber reinforced concrete market adopted various organic and inorganic strategies such as product development and launches, product enhancements, partnerships and collaborations to develop their market presence and enhance their product portfolio. Players also focus on enhancing their geographic presence by expanding their business globally. These activities enable the companies to expand their customer base and gain competitive edge in the market.

Request to view Sample Report:

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Market Players:      

Comprehensive competitive analysis and profiles of major market players such as BCM GRC, Domcrete GFRC Countertop Supplies, Betofiber A/S, Blue Concrete, CHENG Concrete, Fibrobeton Yapi Elemanlari, Fibrex Construction Group, Fishtone, Frey-Fil Corp., Formglas Products Ltd., and GB Architectural Cladding Products Ltd. is also provided in this report.

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StudioFractal light London Wall Place

London Wall Place is a new destination in the City of London, offering an extensive landscaped public realm set between two statement office buildings. Responding to a Client brief that required world class design referencing the historic setting, extensive amenities and superb pedestrian links to the existing neighbourhood, MAKE reinstated the site’s historic grids, knitting together two existing heritage structures (the remains of St Alphage Church and a section of the original London Wall) with new pedestrian routes and a series of beautifully landscaped gardens. Uniting the new development is a unique cladding that adorns both new buildings – an iridescent coating of concrete and faïence that reinterprets the knapped flint of the site’s Roman and Saxon remains.

Exterior StudioFractal were selected to complement and enhance the striking architectural forms and materials and bring to life 1 acre of public realm including landscaped gardens, historic ruins, commercial and retail facilities and multilevel pedestrian routes.

A detailed lighting strategy was developed that connected commercial lobbies, gardens and the High Walk, enhancing views through the project and ensuring veiling reflections in glazing were avoided so that interior and exterior spaces were connected. A layered lighting design utilising direct and reflected lighting creates a softly undulating visual environment, making use of light, shadow, reflection and projection to complement and enhance the material palette of stone, metal, water and planting and encourage exploration.

A hierarchy of concealed light sources were developed and positioned within architectural detailing, drawing the eye between historic and contemporary forms and materials and embodies the landscaped gardens with a sense of contemplative serenity. High level wall-washing integrated within the building forms create a backdrop to the new structures and materials and draws the eye across the project and into the interiors. High level spotlights provide plant health illumination, project gobos onto the walkway below and illuminate the gently moving water feature. Warmer, low level lighting directs pockets of brightness across the historic stonework, contemporary core-ten metal, GRC building columns and across the low level planting and walkways. Care has been taken to avoid glare and present illuminated surfaces against silhouetted forms, creating a playful and atmospheric series of spaces. Reflections of moving water activate sections of soffit, adding a sense of tranquillity. Bespoke lighting integrated within the high walk extend the rhythm of light and shadow.

All light sources are robust, efficient LED and a mixture of colour temperatures were selected to suit the materials and planting.

Building 1 – Interiors

Cutting edge lighting technology integrated throughout the internal front of house areas, pays homage to the high contrast aesthetic.

Integrated linear luminaires and downlights carefully unveil the high contrast materials of concrete, ceramic and dark bronze.

Project Credits

Client – Brookfield, Oxford Properties Lighting Design – StudioFractal Architect – Make, Spacehub Landscape Architects Cost Consultant and Project Manager – Gardiner & Theobald Main contractor – Multiplex Structural Engineer – WSP M&E Consultant – Hurley Palmer Flatt Lighting manufacturers – Kemps Architectural Lighting / Architainment / LED Linear / iGuzzini / We-ef / KKDC / Applelec / ACDC Photography – James Newton Photographs

https://www.studiofractal.co.uk/

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Failed Lakesmere faced major claim at London station

Failed cladding contractor Lakesmere was facing a potential multi-million pound claim for remedial work at its London Bridge station job for Network Rail.

The firm was removed from the project just two weeks before calling in receivers from Deloitte last Thursday.

Lakesmere had been awarded an £8m contract to design, supply and install around 60,000 sq ft of glass reinforced concrete wall and soffit cladding to the station.

This involved working on the new open plan concourse at street level and also on a new upper level services building above the concourse as well as  producing bespoke GRC panels for use on the stunning arches within the Western Arcade.

But sources have told the Enquirer that an initial inspection revealed many panels, some weighing over 2 tonnes, had failed due to problems with the fixing method.

Main contractor Costain has taken over delivery of the project. It is rumoured that removing faulty panels and rectifying the problem could cost up to £5m in contra-charges.

A spokesman for Network Rail said: “Some of the cladding that was fitted by Lakesmere at London Bridge station has been removed and we are currently in the process of re-installing it.

“This was due to a problem with how the cladding had been installed and longer term concerns over its durability to last the 25 year asset life. There were no safety/immediate concerns.

“Lakesmere’s work at London Bridge has been taken over by the principal contractor,  Costain’s own self-delivery team and London Bridge station remains on programme.

“The concourse will open as planned in January, with completion set for autumn 2018.”

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Failed Lakesmere faced major claim at London station

Failed cladding contractor Lakesmere was facing a potential multi-million pound claim for remedial work at its London Bridge station job for Network Rail.

The firm was removed from the project just two weeks before calling in receivers from Deloitte last Thursday.

Lakesmere had been awarded an £8m contract to design, supply and install around 60,000 sq ft of glass reinforced concrete wall and soffit cladding to the station.

This involved working on the new open plan concourse at street level and also on a new upper level services building above the concourse as well as  producing bespoke GRC panels for use on the stunning arches within the Western Arcade.

But sources have told the Enquirer that an initial inspection revealed many panels, some weighing over 2 tonnes, had failed due to problems with the fixing method.

Main contractor Costain has taken over delivery of the project. It is rumoured that removing faulty panels and rectifying the problem could cost up to £5m in contra-charges.

A spokesman for Network Rail said: “Some of the cladding that was fitted by Lakesmere at London Bridge station has been removed and we are currently in the process of re-installing it.

“This was due to a problem with how the cladding had been installed and longer term concerns over its durability to last the 25 year asset life. There were no safety/immediate concerns.

“Lakesmere’s work at London Bridge has been taken over by the principal contractor,  Costain’s own self-delivery team and London Bridge station remains on programme.

“The concourse will open as planned in January, with completion set for autumn 2018.”

from Construction Enquirer http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2017/11/08/failed-lakesmere-faced-major-claim-at-london-station/

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Rodanthe GRC Factory is a major GRC cladding factory offering a variety of advanced cladding solutions for the construction industry. The factory specializes in a wide range of GRC products including GRC cladding, GRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum),GRC furniture, GRC benches for public spaces, artificial rocks and GRC sculptures; Due to our focus on quality, innovation and customization, we have become a trusted partner for architects, builders and contractors across the country.

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Troy Wharf Office, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire

Troy Wharf, Rickmansworth Office Building, Hertfordshire Commercial Real Estate Project, UK Architecture Development, Images

Troy Wharf Office in Hertfordshire

22 Sep 2021

Design: Mark Fairhurst Architects

Location: Hertfordshire, England, UK

Troy Wharf

The purpose built high quality Troy Wharf office building for the Marble and Granite Centre is located on an industrial site set within the green belt near Rickmansworth. The four storey building is partially submerged into the landscape on three sides within a disused concrete retaining wall. The new building projects above the ground disguising itself to the lake with a south facing mono pitch green roof, creating a fully structural glazed facade overlooking the site. The building utlises many sustainable features including a ground source heat pump for heating and cooling and ventilation heat recovery system throughout.

What was the brief? The brief for the building was to provide sustainable high quality office accommodation for the Marble and Granite Centre a leading importer and distributor of natural stones in the UK.

What are the sustainability features? The building incorporates the following sustainable features: 1. The building is heated and cooled via a geothermal heating system. Three 100 meter bore holes in front of the building provide warm water to a heat pump which in turn supply a fully integrated underfloor heating system and ceiling mounted fan coils. 2. Ventilation to the building is managed by an air supply and extract fan with heat exchanger to minimise heat loss. 3. The building incorporates a south facing sedum green roof, which helps to retain surface rain water and increases biodiversity on site. 4. The building reuses an existing insitu concrete retaining wall there by maintaining the embodied carbon on site and minimising the structure for the new building.

What building methods were used? Building methods included: – 1. The building is supported on a new concrete raft foundation supporting a steel structural frame. 2. The new composite floor slabs providing lateral stability to the existing walls. A drained cavity tanking system was designed to deal with the high water table and large area of retaining walls. 3. Internally the unobstructed office areas on each floor are maximised by the positioning of the lift, stair and services at the rear of the plan. The basement provides storage and changing areas along with plant and utility space. 4. The use of natural stone to the floor, stair and work surfaces complements the internal glazed partitions maintaining a light and airy feel to the interiors.

How is the project unique? The project is unique in the following areas: – 1. The four storey building is partially submerged into the landscape on three sides within a disused concrete retaining wall. 2. The new building projects above the ground disguising itself to the lake with a south facing mono pitch green roof, creating a fully structural glazed façade overlooking the site. 3. The building is located within a protected Green Belt area therefore the design had to demonstrate no adverse impact on this sensitive environment. 4. The integration of energy saving features ensured the building is an exemplar in sustainable design.

What were the key challenges? 1. Designing an office building within the Green Belt, where new developments are usually restricted. 2. Reusing the existing concrete retaining walls which related to a previous industrial use. 3. Designing a new office building without detracting from the marble and granite slabs stored and displayed on site.

What were the solutions? The design solutions to the key challenges are: – 1. Locating the majority of the building underground, and providing a mono-pitch green roof that disguises the structure when viewed from the lake. 2. The existing insitu concrete walls were laser scanned to establish its exact profile allowing new steel frame to be tailors to fit the existing opening. A darrained cavity waterproof system was installed to allow for an moisture ingress through the existing structure. 3. Conceiving a minimal façade appearance of a single plane of frameless glass that helps mirror the surrounding countryside whilst subtly referencing the monolithic nature of the stone slabs.

Who are the clients and what’s interesting about them? The client on this project is The Marble and Granite Centre. The company is long established and one of the leading supply of natural high quality stone products in the United Kingdom.

Troy Wharf in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire – Building Information

Architects: Mark Fairhurst Architects

Project size: 434 sqm Site size: 3960 sqm Project Budget: £1200000 Completion date: 2016 Building levels: 4

Structural Engineers: Elliott Wood Partnership Quantity Surveyers: Roger D Moore WSP Risk Management Services: WSP Group Contractor: Michael Brady Ltd Planning Consultants: Gregory Gray Associates Planning Supervisor: NHBC Green Roof Sub-Contractors: GRM Roofing Ltd. Aluminium Curtain Walling Sub-Contractors: Mid-City Facades Structural Steel Installers: Elite Metalcraft Ltd. Mechanical Installations: GRC Hall Asbestos Removal: Silverdell (UK) Limited Tanking Sub-Contractor: Renlon

Key products used: Aluminum Curtain Walling Manufacturer – Schuco International KG Green Roof Manufacturers – Bauder Limited Internal Glass Partitions – Planet Partitioning Fire Protection – Demon Fire Protection Rubber Flooring – Nora Flooring Systems UK Ltd. Carpet – Interface GRG Columns – Ribbon & Reed (London) Ltd. Stone Cladding, Internal & External Paving, Internal Work Tops – The Marble & Granite Centre Kitchens – Commodore Kitchens Joinery & Doors – Doorware Ltd. Staircase & Balustrades – Archetype Metal Work Air Supply & Extract System – Allergy Plus Ltd. Mansafe System – Lloyds British Steel Cladding – Vespa Double Glazing Electrical Installations – Jarrards Limited Ironmongery – SDS Door Entry System – Allgood Geothermal Heating Suppliers – Nutherm Geothermal Heating Installers – Total Concept Solutions Waterproof Tanking – John Newton & Co. Platform Lift – Quality Access Lifts Security System – Croxley Alarm Systems Sanitary Wear – Amitage Venesta Acoustic Table Screens – Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd. Internal Plasterboard, Partitions, Fire Protection, Suspended Ceilings – British Gypsum External Timber Cladding – Arnold Laver Timberworld

Photos © Gareth Gardner

Troy Wharf, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire images / information received 220921

Location: Potten End, Hertfordshire, England, UK

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