Floral Court

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Client

Emanuel Whittaker/ Salix Homes

Project cost

£2.6 million

Location

Salford, Manchester

Project Description

External over cladding works to 14-storey tower block

We were appointed as architects for the contractor to deliver external over cladding to a 14-storey tower block in Salford. This included all detailing, roof and eco pod, windows and cladding systems.

Key Features

Establishing a working group to resolve the detailed design of all aspects of the external cladding.
Co-ordinating the detailed information from all sub-contractors to provide a coherent pragmatic solution to all junctions.
Identifying risks to the project, then innovating and mitigating risks. For example, prevention of render staining from poor detailing.
Delivering less carbon emissions and waste.
Providing low maintenance and life cycle costs.
Designing excellent scheme which addresses fuel poverty through high U values.
Providing a comprehensive package and critical overview for the Contractor.
Co-ordinating multiple stakeholder requirements.
Delivering project, within a tight time frame and limited budget.