The Gantry
Client | Sector | No. of Beds | No. of Storeys | Architect | Structural Engineer | Main Contractor | Mechanical Contractor | Electrical Contractor |
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EBAM | Hospitality | 170 | 20 | ICA Architects | Meinhardt | Ardmore | Quoda | Quoda |
Applied Energy are the only professional practice to have retained their appointment right from the inception of this development in 2014, to its eventual completion in 2021.
Originally conceived as a 25 storey concrete tower, finally ending up as a complex twin adjoining towers development over 19 stories, comprising of 291 bed Curio by Hilton, with basement car park, and roof top ‘destination restaurant’.
Service Highlights:
Attended Design Review Panels (DRP) to discuss sustainability and energy with council appointed specialist
Complex 20 storey development with two adjoining towers and roof top ‘Destination Bar’
MEP designed to incorporate and use local district heating network to provide the sites heating and hot water needs
Hybrid suppression system installed throughout with low pressure mist to BS8489 on upper floors and traditional system to BS12845 in the basement and ground floors areas
Complete pre-tender MEP design inclusive of ventilation/air conditioning/public health/lighting/small power and emergency back up services
Detailed corridor layout fully developed in REVIT to prove design in tight ceiling voids