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– proved too heavy for the designers’ original intention of providing raft foundations. Instead, the building sits upon robust footings consisting of over two hundred piles descending to a depth of 27 metres. This means the foundations “are as deep as the building is high,” Chris explains.


The next challenge faced by the team were the balconies proposed for each home, which also “proved problematic in terms of their load bearing weight.” “Many avenues were explored,” continues the contractor, “with a lightweight aluminium solution ultimately identified and implemented. In order to overcome these challenges, all aspects of the build have been tested and subjected to thorough quality control to make sure it will last the lifetime of the building, and outperform all other buildings in the local area.


“STANDARDISED WAS NEVER GOING TO BE AN OPTION,” SAYS CHRIS – THERE WERE 24 SPECIALIST BRICK VARIETIES USED


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The reinforced concrete, for example, is covered with a minimum of 30 mm of concrete to protect from any corrosion, “which is more than you would normally expect to see in a building such as this,” says Chris. “All the materials chosen on the external facade, such as windows, balconies etc, are being made from non-ferrous materials so that they will not rust – and any other materials that have the potential to corrode, will have an enhanced level of protection.” Ella adds: “The lengths our client has gone to making this such a unique development is unlike most developers, with such an attention to detail and commitment to overall quality.”


HEATING


In order to reduce emissions and raise the sustainability of the project, a communal boiler will serve all the units internally. Additionally, each dwelling will offer underfloor heating  both serving to maximise internal space.


The main system was specified due to its high efficiency and because it can be maintained by the company rather


than being the individual resident’s responsibility.


It also provides the added benefit of resident’s only needing to pay for what they use, and, given new ways of working since the global pandemic, the building will have an efficient system to ‘supply on demand’ for each individual unit.


In terms of solar gain, all south-facing windows have solar control coatings to prevent overheating. Some areas are triple glazed as well, while other facades are double glazed, depending on their elevation and orientation.


“Because of the exposed location of this build the highest specification of glaing is in place,” says Ella. “Seasonal weather conditions and the exposed seafront location have been carefully considered and designed to ensure comfort all year round.”


SUCCESS With completion approaching early next year, looking back on the project so far Ella believes that it is in terms of its uality that horeline is already finding true success. “With a brief to deliver contemporary new homes that ooze opulence and class and that stand the test of time, every aspect of the project has been designed with a -year lifespan to ensure longevity and that the quality of the finished product is never compromised by its exposure to the coastal elements,” she says. nd this bespoe finish is most certainly not limited to what the public eye can see,” adds Chris, “with communal areas clad with acoustic walls and terrao floors to ensure uality radiates throughout.”


Ella concludes: “First impressions count,” and with the likelihood of future phases of the masterplan reliant on the appetite and appeal created by this multi-million-pound investments first phase, the ‘wow’ factor it conveys is fundamentally important.”


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