PROJECT PROFILE
McCONNELL’S DISTILLERY, CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL, BELFAST
Larsen installing the underground piling.
PLATFORM LIFT AND PASSENGER ELEVATOR TK Elevator is the UK & Ireland’s leading vertical transport maintenance and installation company and was tasked with the supply and installation of a glass elevator and disabled access lift. Its goal was to seamlessly integrate these additions with minimal disruption to the flow and aesthetics of the structure. The sleek design of the lift complemented the modern aesthetics of the distillery, providing a seamless and luxurious experience for visitors as they move between floors. The passenger lift was designed locally and sourced from the company’s trusted European factory. The problem with using a platform lift in this project was that the space available within the distillery was extremely tight and added to challenges in the design and installation. Glen Minford, Head of Projects, said, “Despite these challenges, the team worked to provide lifts that are the best solution to provide accessibility for all visitors to the distillery.” With TK Elevator, you take maintenance from reactive to proactive, extending the life of your lift or escalator, moving people safely and efficiently. Customers can rely on the company to respond to any problem with reliable success – for any brand, any place, any time, all lift types, and all escalator models, from any manufacturer. Regardless of the original manufacturer, age and type, TK Elevator ensures that your passenger and goods lifts, escalators and moving walks function safely, efficiently and reliably. Customers can entrust the team with their equipment in residential and commercial buildings, public transport infrastructure and airports as well as shopping centres and entertainment facilities.
MINI PILING
An integral element facilitating the open-plan aesthetic of McConnell’s Distillery was installed by Larsen Piling. Showcasing the working distillery, hospitality attractions and Victorian architecture of the Crumlin Road Gaol, the impressive open space is underpinned by Larsen’s piling, which carries the steel supports for the reinforced concrete beam. The project marked the latest in a series of successful partnerships with main contractor Felix O’Hare, including the prestigious Merchant Square development in Belfast. Paddy Donaghy, Contracts Manager at Larsen Piling, said, “The reason for our mini piling works was to aid the transformation into an open plan area, and it’s great to see the end result. “Basically, we installed the piles underground to carry the steel that supports the reinforced concrete beam overhead.” Larsen Contracts and Larsen Piling have been providing excellence in resin flooring, concrete repair and low vibration piling for almost 40 years throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. Its mini piling fleet can work in low headroom and restricted access areas.
Larsen’s piling carries the steel supports for the reinforced concrete beam.
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