Steel supports leave room for improvement
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Most of the buildings were run-down and in poor condition but the site was in a prime location. Operon acquired four of the properties for demolition in preparation for a smart five-storey scheme of 32 apartments, plus a bar, restaurant and two retail units.
The design by Huddersfield architect Above & Beyond, with its striking facade in Corten steel, will ensure the building becomes a landmark for the area. But before construction could commence, Operon had to consider the two buildings at either end of the site.
Since the terrace was originally built as a single structure, demolition of the four middle properties would leave those on either side unsupported liable to collapse.
They both needed some form of temporary shoring until the structural steelwork for the new building was in place and capable of supporting them.
Of course, whatever support was chosen, it would have to occupy space within the site. That created a problem as Operon needed to carry out a reduced dig to three metres below ground to create a new basement.
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Wednesday 1 October, 2008 03:38 PM |
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