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DLG Architects newsletter 26: The news and views of DLG Architects. 14 Cornhill Reborn The Asset of History News Update
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Inside:14 Cornhill RebornThe Asset of HistoryNews Update
The development of the former Lloyds Bank headquarters
building at Bank in the City of London presented interesting
challenges. The building had been acquired by IVG Asticus Real
Estate Ltd, the original owners Lloyds TSB having been relocated
to a new building on Gresham Street. DLG Architects were
appointed with a team to develop a scheme for the sustainable
use of the building, to obtain the best possible planning consent
and to deliver a development in line with IVG Asticus’ reputation
for development of exceptional quality.
The original structure was massive, with large columns suited to
the requirements for offi ces eighty years ago. Banking operations
required cellular spaces and, although the technology existed
to create slender columns at the time, they were not needed
for this building. The requirement now however is for minimal
visible intrusion into an open plan offi ce space. A unique method
was developed with engineers Ramboll Whitby Bird to reconcile
these requirements by the “surgical” replacement of the massive
structure with slender circular solid steel columns of only 200mm
diameter to replace the 750mm square originals. This, combined
with long-span new structures over the banking hall, has created
very high quality offi ce space with large uninterrupted fl oor plates
which are always a premium requirement.
Offi ce News UpdateJune 2008 2614 Cornhill, London
Planning permission was also obtained for two new fl oors to
provide spectacular space with unrivalled views over the City.
The modern structures of these fl oors are hung from large
trusses supported on just six “mega- columns” which carry
the load down through the twelve fl oors of the building to new
foundations at third basement level, avoiding overload to the
existing building.
The 170,000 ft² building has been reborn as a lively mixed-use
development containing ground level retailing, restaurants and
top quality open plan offi ce space built round a spectacular
atrium. It maintains and celebrates the historic qualities of the
building, making it quite unique among City developments. The
offi ces have been let at a record level rent so clearly the market
shows that something special has been created.en
Matthew Borowiecki
Partnereated.
26Feature ArticleJune 2008
The Asset of History
With care and experience developments involving
existing buildings will match the performance of
newly built projects and with the application of
imagination the historic fabric can be brought into
the character of a development by design.
Character is an asset which is vital to
developments involving historic buildings, it needs
to be understood and nurtured to make the most
of it. In this issue of Perspective we illustrate a few
of our recent projects which we believe achieve
the synthesis of historic character and modern
utility, thereby creating an asset which is more
than the sum of its parts.
To discuss offi ce requirements contact:
Andrew Gardner (Leeds) 0113 3946 900
Gareth Gerner (London) 020 7426 3630
The built environment consists of so much more than just
functional buildings. At DLG we have long been aware of the
importance of the past and have had a particular interest in
managing conservation. We have undertaken many important
projects in this fi eld and have learnt through practical experience
combined with published research the improved values which can
be achieved.
Listed and historic buildings are sometimes seen as a problem
in value and investment terms, and this is understandable. The
uncertainty about the best way to put an important building
to benefi cial use in a different context to that for which it was
designed inevitably affects its value and potential for development
but, with the right approach, there is always a good solution.
Sunlight House, Manchester
The tenants of Sunlight House in Quay Street Manchester are
about to benefi t not only from a comprehensive refurbishment
of the premises but also from learning more about the history of
their building. Building owners Warner Estates are proposing to
make the story of the building more available to all who use it.
Designed by Joseph Sunlight, an idiosyncratic local architect,
it has the distinction of once being the tallest building in
Manchester and a forerunner to much of the commercial success
of the city.
Offi ce News UpdateJune 2008 26Belle Vue Mills, Skipton
Work has started on site on this major £40m mixed use
Yorkshire regeneration scheme. The Belle Vue Mills development
in Skipton will restore a number of listed historic mills and
transform the area into a prestigious new destination including
25,000 ft² of studio offi ce space, apartments, town houses,
restaurants and retail, including a major new store for Next. The
development adjacent to the Leeds - Liverpool canal is designed
to complement existing facilities in Skipton and act as a unifi ed
extension to the town centre.
The design has at its centre a spectacular atrium which replaces
the original Northlights courtyard, complete with ETFE roof,
and a dramatic glazed façade taking in views across the nearby
countryside.
As well as being an architect, Sunlight was also a very successful
businessman leaving a fortune when he died in 1974 in excess of
£7m.
For some time he based his enterprise in the building and today’s
users can take pride in occupying not only a landmark listed
building but also one which recognised commercial success as a
virtue.
General News UpdateJune 2008
Green and Pleasant
Historic locations can leave a legacy long after the original
buildings have disappeared. A project for a one off house in the
grounds of Chertsey Abbey is a case in point. The Abbey was one
of the largest in the region but was destroyed in the reformation,
the immediate area however retains the quality of tranquillity and
is an oasis of calm right in the town centre.
The new courtyard house is designed to replace some existing
outbuildings and has had to take account of its Scheduled
Ancient Monument location. Exploratory archaeological digs were
undertaken as part of the overall strategy which was agreed with
English Heritage. The raft foundations are designed to eliminate
disturbance to preserved material below ground in accordance
with conservation principles. The house is designed with a
sedum roof on the “fi fth elevation” as it is visible from adjoining
properties.
The Atrium, Camberley
Progress continues at a pace on the 750,000 ft² Atrium
development with completion on target for November 2008.
The development is divided into multiple sectional completions
with the fi rst residential phase handed over last November. Most
recently, the early release of units has enabled Next, Sports
world and Zavvi to open ahead of the scheduled handover of the
140,000 ft² retail section.
The main focus of attention at the moment is the leisure block
where the wavy cinema and Atrium roof steelwork is nearly
complete with the ETFE ‘eden project’ membrane pillow roof
manufactured and about to be installed
Letting of the leisure units has been strong with all of the
restaurant units secured along with the cinema and bowling
anchor tenants who are programmed to commence fi tting out
later in the summer.
Westlands Industrial, Heathrow
Lettings are looking positive for these speculative industrial units
near Heathrow which were fi nished in February for British Steel
Pension Fund Trustee Ltd. Clear internal space, generous eaves
heights and fl exibility to subdivide the 40,000 ft² space and
associated offi ces are the selling points. The fi rst phase of work
at the site was completed last year when tenants moved into the
adjoining, new 150,000 ft² pre-let unit. Westlands, Nippon External
Chertsey Abbey
The Atrium, Camberley
General News UpdateJune 2008
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More in Windsor
Having already transformed the town’s retail offer with the
development of the historic Royal Station, DLG has successfully
commenced site works on the transformation of the famous
Caleys department store in Windsor, to provide renewed space
for retail and a 100 bed hotel.
Located in the heart of Windsor’s conservation area, to the South
West of Windsor Castle, the building enjoys a prime position on
the main High Street alongside other Grade II Listed buildings of
Georgian proportion.
The Waterfront Quarter, Huddersfi eld
DLG have submitted ambitious new plans for the development
of Huddersfi eld’s £200m Waterfront Quarter, one of the largest
urban renewal projects in the country.
The proposal will transform the 12 acre site into over 800,000 ft²
of mixed use space, including 200,000 ft² of BREEAM excellent
rated offi ces, Huddersfi eld Technical College, Hotel, Restaurants
& Apartments. The project, which is forecast to generate up to
2000 jobs, will carefully introduce contemporary architecture
whilst also developing the public realm around the canal and River
Colne to create a vital sense of place.
Sheffi eld Parkway Competition
DLG’s Nicolas Ascione & Andrew Crombie were commended for
the ‘very beautiful and striking form’ of this RIBA International
competition entry for a landmark pedestrian bridge situated
between the M1 & Sheffi eld City Centre.
The fl uid design concept formed from a CORTEN structure
was eventually one of the fi nal 5 shortlisted from over 109
international entries.