PROJECT
INSPIRED DESIGN The building’s design was carefully crafted to fit into a complex environment. The Linen Quarter features red brick Victorian warehouse buildings, known for their detailed façades which are divided into distinct base, middle and top sections. McAleer & Rushe’s design reflects this context by incorporating two main parts: a five-storey podium that lines up with Bruce Street, and a 10-storey tower that steps back from the street. This change in shape helps link Bruce Street with the City Centre, while maintaining a lower profile along Bruce Street to match neighbouring warehouses. The total 15-storey height arrangement acknowledges the area’s taller buildings and provides residents with spectacular views of the city and its environment. SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Achieving a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating and an EPC Rating B, the building operates on electric heating and cooling systems. McAleer & Rushe was committed to constructing the building
responsibly and sustainably, resulting in 100% of construction waste recycled and driving the use of prefabricated bathroom pods manufactured off-site and all the benefits it can bring – increasing efficiency on site, reducing material deliveries and the associated carbon emissions and reducing site waste. It was important to McAleer & Rushe to support the local economy and community through this project and its credentials shine through, from employing 70% of local labour and over £11.8 million spent locally with NI businesses. The project also provided 16 apprenticeship opportunities and the McAleer & Rushe team engaged with 269 young minds to provide curriculum support and promoting the Career opportunities in the Construction industry. McAleer & Rushe have not only built a structure, they’ve woven sustainability and community into its very fabric, leaving a positive lasting impact in the local environment and community. Commenting on the completed project, Mark said, “The success of this project was possible due to the close collaboration and trust between all
project stakeholders including MRP, Vita and Belfast City Council. The high level of quality of the finished product is testament to the expertise of the Design Team and our supply chain, with an incredible amount of effort and dedication from our Management Team on site to deliver within a challenging timeframe. “The completion of this project was a fantastic achievement which we are very proud of, and it is a true reflection of our extensive experience within the purpose-built student accommodation sector.” Developer: MRP D&B Contractor: McAleer & Rushe Operator: Vita Students Architect: TODD Architects Structural Engineer: Ian Black Consulting PROJECT TEAM...
M&E Consultants: Caldwell Consulting
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