DUCTWORK - TOWERING SUCCESS

Senior Hargreaves HFD fire resistant ductwork constructions have been used extensively on car park extracts, main risers and within plant rooms. These fire tested ducts enable smoke and hot gases to be safely removed from the building, with the assurance that they are effectively contained. Ducts are insulated to prevent excess external temperatures. The double skin armoured ductwork construction protects the insulation from damage by other trades during the construction and subsequently.

The 35 storey tower development by Wates City has a total 52,955 square metres of space. The majority of space is offices, with basement car parking, ground level shops and restaurants, a fitness centre including an eight lane pool all topped off by a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views over the City. High occupancy and the concentration of IT equipment contributes to the demands placed on building services.

Many technical challenges were overcome by the project partners in this unusual development. These involved the gutting, extension and refitting of an original 1960's tower, and the creation of world class facilities to meet the expectations of global corporations and financial institutions. Over 50 per cent of space has been pre-let to companies such as Whitbread and law firms from the UK and USA.

The project was designed by architects, Sheppard Robson International with project management by John Shreeves & Partners. John Mowlem Construction were the main contractor. Matthew Hall were the principal mechanical services contractors.

Senior Hargreaves are no strangers to prestige developments. Many notable London buildings including The Barbican, Lloyds, Millennium Dome, and the Nat West Tower incorporate their products.

Uploaded: April 10, 2000