ALOFT AND RESIDENCE INN, BELFAST TITANIC QUARTER PROJECT PROFILE
Lead architect RMI Architects was commissioned to deliver a 228-bedroom dual- brand hotel, complete with a restaurant, two bars, a gym, on-site parking and public realm space. Novated at RIBA Work Stage 4 to complete detailed designs, RMI enjoyed a great working relationship with main contractor Ganson UK Ltd. Located adjacent to the scheduled monument of Hamilton Dry Dock and directly opposite the iconic Titanic Belfast building and listed Titanic House, the development required carefully-considered design to secure planning permission. Jack Knights, Associate Architect, says, “The building’s form, massing and material palette were developed to respond sensitively to their historic surroundings. Extensive consultation was undertaken with the planning authority and the Historic Environment Division throughout the design process, ensuring the proposals respected the site’s heritage significance while delivering a contemporary development that complements its unique context. “We’re also very proud of the strong emphasis on sustainability and that the building is on target to achieve BREEAM Excellent and LEED Gold.” RMI Architects is an award-winning design studio based in Belfast, with a portfolio spanning the UK and Ireland.
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Floor solutions Alliance Flooring supplied a variety of products spanning 8,500sqm of floorspace throughout the new hotel. Supplied solutions included click SPC flooring for all bedrooms and ground floor bar areas, carpet tile in communal areas, broadloom carpet in lounges and vinyl flooring for back-of- house spaces. Cathal O’Hare, Sales Director, says, “We worked closely with the main contractor and design team to specify flooring solutions that offered affordable luxury. “Alliance Flooring has worked alongside Ganson for many years, successfully delivering projects across all sectors from residential buildings to nursing homes and schools. “We are proud to be involved in such a prestigious project in the Titanic Quarter. This is the largest hotel we have completed in Belfast, which is great to add to our extensive Irish hospitality portfolio.” Ireland’s largest commercial flooring contractor, Alliance Flooring annually delivers and installs 6.3 million square feet of floor and wall coverings. Offering a versatile range of functional flooring, the company has earned a reputation for reliability, added value and sustainable expertise among clients and design professionals.
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