LGSF solution for hub by Premier Inn

OVERVIEW

DELIVERY FOR COMPLEX LGSF 180-BED HOTEL SCHEME

SITE : Clerkenwell, London

Sector : Hospitality and Leisure

Client : Whitbread

LGSF Manufacturer : Kingspan SBS

Working closely with Kingspan SBS, our LGSF engineering team delivered RIBA Stage 4 and 5 design for this 180-bedroom Hub by Premier Inn hotel. The scheme comprised a 4-storey light gauge steel frame, including hot-rolled elements and a rooftop plant screen.

Our role was to provide a complete engineering solution for the technical design, ensuring full compliance with client requirements while developing bespoke connection designs for both hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel.

A key challenge on this project was the need to integrate unique structural requirements, such as bolt-on horizontal banding, cantilevered supports, and acoustic performance considerations in communal areas.

RE-THINKING DELIVERY WITH LGSF

THE SOLUTION

Close collaboration between the Design4Structures team and Kingspan SBS was central to the project’s success. This included an in-depth kick-off workshop, regular weekly meetings, and daily interaction throughout delivery.

Light gauge steel was selected as the primary solution, offering flexibility to overcome the project’s challenges. For the bolt-on banding, we designed a cantilevered support and produced a test panel to validate buildability on site. Acoustic performance was addressed by incorporating concrete into the design of communal areas, ensuring robust outcomes.

ACHIEVING CERTAINTY, SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Our delivery ensured the project progressed with confidence and reduced risk. Build certainty: The test panel de-risked installation and prevented on-site delays. Sustainable outcomes: By replacing significant volumes of hot-rolled steel with cold-rolled and bespoke details, we cut embodied carbon and optimised efficiency. Programme reliability: Complexities were resolved early, ensuring smoother construction and installation.