36 PROJECT REPORT: HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
CAST IRON HAD TO BE SPECIFIED FOR ALL GUTTERING AND DOWNPIPES, AND TIMBER WINDOWS HAD TO BE SPECIFIED ON THE FRONT FACADE – WHICH, SAYS PATRICK, COST “SIGNIFICANTLY MORE”
Hastings Borough Council’s conservation offi cer with all now having agreed both what materials are deemed “acceptable by the council, but also feasible on the construction side of things.”
CAREFUL DEMOLITION
In order to begin construction of these designs, careful planning had to be undertaken to ensure the safety of both the front facade and its neighbours while the rear half was demolished. To achieve this, a structural scaffold engineer designed a bespoke scaffold structure, and with this in place the team were able to demolish the majority of the building, leaving a spine wall supporting the front facade. Following this, the scaffold structure was then erected, ‘pinning’ the front facade so the remaining wall could be demolished. A steel frame was then designed to be tied into the front facade holding this in place, so the scaffold could be removed.
Other repairs to the front facade involved repointing and new lintels, and the new shop front replacing the dilapidated building’s former shop front) was recreated to replicate the traditional features of the previous incarnation.
CONTRIBUTORS
Michael George – CADtech Paul Marlow – technical designer at Marlow Technical Patrick Hanlon – founder & CEO of Roost People Laura Field - project quantity surveyor
A NEW BACK
While the retention of the front facade during demolition proved complex, the installation of the new building also posed some interesting design challenges. The design of the building behind the facade for instance still had to remain sympathetic to the previous structure. One way in which this was achieved was through the specifi cation of a cobbled fl oor in the communal courtyard and residential entrance, with a glazed bric wall to fi t the local vernacular. “This has been complimented by more modern elements,” adds Patrick, such as glazed balustrades and balconies behind the front facade. The two penthouses themselves display an innovative tiered confi guration to achieve uninterrupted sea views from each.
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Another inspiration of its locale, according to Patrick, many of the materials used here were “heavily infl uenced by the proimity of the sea and the salt air. For example, when planning was initially granted, the roof was to be copper, but the team soon realised that this would not suit the location. “We quickly agreed that, considering where the property resides we should fi nd an alternative material to avoid the quick discoloration copper would have seen in such a location.”
Throughout this process, Patrick says the build has been carried out with “meticulous attention to detail and rigorous design and construction methods from the etremely effi cient heating systems to the high thermally rated double glazing systems used This was supplied by Tradestar who are a local double glazing and window specialist).
A BRIGHT FUTURE According to Patrick, while the project is yet to be completed, the development has already been “well received” by the community.
Looking to the future, he believes it is in uality and effi ciency that the company will continue to invest. This is already highly apparent at White Rock, with air source heat pumps and enhanced insulation throughout ensuring as high scoring an EPC as is possible, plus any materials sourced for the project being environmentally friendly and carbon neutral where possible.
“Our properties are always designed and built with extremely low energy consumption and low carbon output, providing a high level of occupant comfort while using very little energy for heating and cooling [through our partnership with Mitsubishi air cooling systems],” explains Hanlon. “We are constantly working towards upgrading our portfolio,” he adds, “with the aim of making all our properties even more energy effi cient.
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