£250m Mixed-Use Development In Wales

OVERVIEW

LUCENT W1 IS A MAJOR £250M MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT BY LANDSEC

SITE : ONE SHERWOOD STREET, PICCADILLY CIRCUS, LONDON

Sector : COMMERCIAL

Client : LANDSEC

Main Contractor : WATES

Architect : FLETCHER PRIEST ARCHITECTS

Project Value : £250 MILLION

The seven-storey concrete building, with two basement levels, provides over 110,000 sq. ft of commercial space, 30,000 sq. ft of retail and 3,000 sq. ft of residential area.

The roof of the building is an iconic part of the architectural form, taking the shape of a non-parallelogram trapezoid with intricate faceted surfaces and complex interfaces between them. The original design consisted of a traditionally built hot-rolled steel roof with individual infill members to support the roof build-ups and finishes.

Our award-winning approach towards this project pushes the way we construct and manufacture into a new realm of delivery.

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WE DESIGN BUILDINGS WITH REAL UNDERSTANDING, EXPERTISE AND CREATIVITY

THE SOLUTION

This project had substantial constraints, including the intricate geometric design, build duration, temporary works requirements and location. We were enlisted to review the design and provide an innovative solution using modern methods of construction that would provide benefits from design through to the construction stage. We were also appointed to develop the off-site strategy and deliver the design of the multifaceted roof, adopting modular panelised roof elements. The scope brought in-house teams together, working jointly to share their expertise.

The service areas included:

Structural design in permanent and temporary conditions
Connection design
Pre-fabrication strategy
3D construction modelling and clash detection
Full steel fabrication detailing.

Using panelisation paved the way for standardisation, with 75% of construction taking place in a controlled environment. Repetitive, module geometrics over the entirety of the roof, with complete lines of identical panelised assemblies, were designed for installation where practical.

THIS PROJECT UNIFIED THE D4S ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MODELLING TEAMS

Using BIM and 3D Modelling in Tekla enabled a fully coordinated approach. Clash detection reviews, along with a pre-fabrication strategy, meant that potential issues with site installation and tolerance, could be addressed during the modelling process and effectively designed out. This essentially de-risked as far as possible, for all parties involved, whilst creating greater efficiencies around resource and procurement.

Offsite Awards

Tekla BIM Awards

LCA Winner

“YOU BROUGHT THE MISSING PART TO THE DESIGN AND MADE A MASSIVE DIFFERENCE TO THE WATES PRECON PERIOD. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD!!”

WARREN ALEXANDER-PYE - LANDSEC