The Old Brewery
94 new homes, of which 16 will be affordable, 9 shared ownership, and 7 for social rental (2 being 3-bed, 5 person houses) together with 2,000sq m of co-working and commercial space.
The Old Brewery is a high quality, residential-led development that not only reflects the vibrant character of the area but importantly echoes its industrial heritage.
94 new homes, of which 16 will be affordable, 9 shared ownership, and 7 for social rental (2 being 3-bed, 5 person houses) together with 2,000sq m of coworking and commercial space.
A mix of 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments, as well as 2 three-bedroom houses, secure parking for 41 cars, and storage for 202 bicycles.
Fully accessible communal and public areas, with suitable ramping steps, level access approaches and thresholds.
The apartments will be in two blocks of 7 and 8 residential floors situated within the southern part of the site.
Involvement
- Energy / Sustainability plus Mechanical and Electrical Design Services.
- Preparation of a Sustainability Statement and Energy Statement, External Lighting Strategy, Ventilation and Extract Strategy and Daylight and Sunlight Assessment for the proposed apartments plus existing buildings in the close vicinity of the site.
- Undertaking an assessment of the existing utilities.
- Design Input / advice into the Stage 2 / 3 design development including preparing design stage BREEAM and SAP assessments, overheating assessment plus daylight and sunlight analysis for the proposed development plus existing neighbouring buildings.
Benefits delivered
- Careful detailed design and installation to ensure no damage to building fabric of historic significance occurred.
- Collaborative approach resulting in an integrated MEP design with the building Architecture and Structure.
- Early identification of the spatial challenges posed with the proposed location enabled a collaborative approach to successful resolution in a timely manner without affecting the programme, and avoided ongoing abortive work.
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