PROJECT
TITANIC DISTILLERS, BELFAST
original build,” James explained. “It was a gentle process. For the structural steel work above the pumps, the bricks were also laid by hand and the team didn’t use power tools to protect the pumps down below.” The artisanal aspect of the project was present even in the smallest details, such as the timber cladding in the Clock Tower. No spray painting was permitted, and all the timber was repainted by hand. Any areas of brick requiring repointing had the joints raked out with hand tools only, as power tools could damage the brickwork, and the joints were repointed using lime mortar. Due to the listed status of the Pump House building and the surrounding area, JPM also used light, non-mechanised machinery to reduce vibrations. BLAST FROM THE PAST In a site with such a rich history, the JPM team was lucky enough to find more traditional machinery that came in handy during the restoration, like an original gantry crane that was used to lower down materials and install tanks for the
distillery. “Two men had to climb to the top and actually turn the wheels to make it work, but we couldn’t have done the job with a bigger crane,” James commented. James also highlighted that the team from LIKE Architects had access to the original drawings from 1898 and realised that they featured turrets in the penthouse to contribute to the ventilation of the building. However, they hadn’t made the final cut when the Pump House was built. “The turrets were installed and now the building looks more like its original vision than ever before,” he said. The project was completed on time and on budget, and visitors are now able to take in all the beautiful details of the Pump House building during a tour or tasting session at Titanic Distillers. “The Thompson Pump House was genuinely enjoyable work and a very prestigious project,” James commented. “JPM is proud to be part of the renovation of an attraction that will welcome people from all over the world.”
Client: Titanic Distillers Main Contractor: JPM Contracts Architect: LIKE Architects Electrical Contractor: WKK Electrical Mechanical Contractor: NUGENT Interior Designer: Rustic Soul PROJECT TEAM...
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