PROJECT
THE VANTAGE, BELFAST
• New glazing throughout including new punch windows, additional windows and new curtain walling. • New 2 floor, steel frame vertical extension clad in zinc and curtain walling. • 11th floor external balcony space. • Complete new services installation including high pressure mist sprinkler system, air conditioning, lighting, plumbing and lifts. • Modern staff wellbeing amenities including showers, lockers & bicycle racks. CHALLENGES The Covid pandemic forced the site to close for a period – once re-opened, specific procedures were adopted to maintain safe working conditions for all staff. Material shortages, also fuelled by the pandemic, put supply under pressure and hence prices inevitably increased. “Existing buildings offer challenges as unknowns can present themselves when the building fabric layers are peeled away. Along with our contractor and design
team supply chain, we were able to mitigate any issues that arose,” said Gary. Gary added, “The original structural design would not have accounted for our ambitious modifications, the 2-storey vertical extension and formation of the double height reception space for example. This required careful structural consideration and appropriate construction methods including additional concrete columns and reinforcement.” With limited space around the site, deliveries were meticulously managed and close interfacing with neighbouring businesses was vital to maintaining good relations. Commenting on the completed project Gary noted, “Developing the property for the second time in the company’s ownership was an exciting prospect – we were proud to reinvent the building as a more energy efficient and contemporary product. “We backed ourselves in successfully delivering the project during a period of such uncertainty. It was an excellent opportunity for our team to deliver this
Developer: MRP Architect: Consarc Design Group MEP Engineer: Caldwell Consulting Engineers Structural & Civil Engineer: Ian Black Consulting Interior Design: Ply Design Management Contractor: O’Neill Building Works Mechanical Contractor: Navabi Mechanical PROJECT TEAM... important building for MRP and for the Belfast City Centre office market. “And, in light of the project specific challenges, our trusted design team and contractor supply chain were vital to the successful delivery of the project.”
Electrical Contractor: Irwin M&E
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