Box Twenty were appointed at the concept stage and developed the RIBA Stage 2 design and Energy Strategy to take this project through planning. Following this we developed the design to RIBA Stage 4 for Tender and were retained by Galliard Homes to complete the design and oversee the installation. The first phase is now handed over and occupied with the second phase nearing completion.

The project includes the refurbishment and remodelling of 90 residential apartments and 137 serviced apartments as well as the creation of three commercial office spaces, a basement gym and three ground floor retail units. Part of the project includes adding two floors to building 151 to create six new build apartments. A key aspect of the project is the coordination of all services to and from the aparthotel units which has its own operator with their own design requirements.

We have worked closely with the team to develop a robust energy strategy, meeting the requirements of building regulations and Southwark Borough Council, whilst retaining and refurbishing the existing façade.

We have managed to retain the majority of the existing riser penetrations, reducing the need for additional builder’s work openings and associated structural trimming.

We have also carried out numerous surveys, and drainage workshops with the architects and structural engineers to tailor the apartment layouts and coordinate the above ground drainage with the existing basement below ground drainage avoiding the need of offsets in apartment ceilings.

We have also agreed modifications to the ventilation of the existing UKPN substations to address a planning enforcement notice.

Whilst this is not a full BIM project, we have completed our plant room and main distribution design in a 3D Revit environment, based on measured survey information, to satisfy ourselves & the design team that the services are coordinated with the existing structure and architecture.