design solutions
reduce construction time and costs. Precast construction allowed for accuracy
and consistency, both of which are vital when constructing a repetitive programme within a restricted time frame. Concrete walls and floors were meticulously detailed by GRAHAM to house all services within the structure; therefore, omitting the need for a ceiling void or a complicated floor build up, and allowing for generous floor to ceiling heights throughout. An ideal canvas for student living, precast
concrete offers great acoustic barriers between rooms, is easily maintainable and provides durable interiors. Expanses of thermal mass and significant insulation to external walls maintains a naturally cool environment in the summer, and warmer in the winter, eschewing the need for additional heating which in turn reduces energy costs. Offering a quick and standardised
solution to bathroom instalments, pre- fabricated bathroom pods were installed
throughout. Single elements within the bathrooms can be easily replaced, while communal services for cluster and studio flats can be accessed via a door from the main corridor to reduce disruption to students when carrying out maintenance. With the help of GRAHAM, the team
were able to shave a total of ten weeks off the construction process which enabled the project to be completed on budget and in time for the start of the 2018/19 academic year. The successful delivery of high-quality accommodation also helped to maximise letting potential; almost all of the rooms were reserved upon completion. Gary Dodd, Construction Director at The
Royalton Group, said: “Studio Partington has shown great commitment on the student project. It has been a great performance by all, producing a very high-quality development, on time.” Rob Joyce, GRAHAM’s London office
Director, said: “The redevelopment of Magna Carta Park is an exciting scheme
and the work we have carried out alongside Studio Partington on behalf of Royalton Group has provided the grounds with a new lease of life and transformed the disused campus into a new academic hub.”
www.studiopartington.co.uk www.graham.co.uk
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