original auditorium ceiling, which was considered unsafe. A new ceiling was then installed. “There was very
little left in good repair, because the roof had been leak- ing, but we saved what we could – in- cluding conserving decorative molded plasterwork which involved replicat- ing missing piec- es,” said Sheila O’Flaherty, adding that some of the original art deco lights had also been restored and retained within the auditorium. Other works
involved the instal- lation of complete new building ser- vices,
ventilation
including in
the foyer and bar are-
as, as well as heating, plumbing and gen- eral electrical works, plus the installation of a sophisticated new lighting system which can be adjusted to create different moods. Further works comprised the installation
of specialist sound insulation, the laying of monogrammed carpeting and the in- stallation of plush velvet tiered seating in the auditorium, as well as the installation of new doors, frames and ironmongery throughout the building. The auditorium’s stage area has been
extended, and ramps have been installed down the sides of the auditorium to fa- cilitate disabled access. New fully fitted toilets complete with new sanitaryware, fixtures and fittings have also been in- stalled A circular bar area has been created in
the foyer and a second bar has been fitted out on the lower level of the auditorium. The projection room has been fitted out ready for the projectors to be installed. “We had to adjust
the seating levels
which also involved quite a lot of building work, including the laying of concrete strip foundations and concrete slabs to create the new levels,” said Sheila O’Flaherty. The project is due for completion in November 2014.
Creativity is key for innovative new centre
lines heading out of Waterloo Station. The site was designed for Vans enthusiasts and those interested in skateboarding culture, and contains five separate tunnel spaces. Network Rail set restrictions included no
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structural works or fixings being allowed on the brickwork of the arches, in order to maintain the structural integrity of the 150-year-old brickwork. The House of Vans London is a place to
participate in the cultural lineage of skate- boarding that has defined the Vans brand since 1966, combining skateboarding, art, film and music. The venue includes an art gallery, ‘Vans labs’ creative spaces, a screening room,
NOVEMBER 2014
he House of Vans London is a vi- brant new 2,500 sq m mixed use creative centre,
located within the brick arches of the railway
Designed for Vans enthusiasts
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