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Buro Happold
REFURBISHMENT
AND REGENERATION
Lots Road, London, UK
From 1902 to 1998 Lots Road Power Station fuelled the
London Underground. Now decommissioned, a new vision
will see it turned into a dual-site residential and commercial
development. Split across the boroughs of Hammersmith
and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea, the site will
eventually provide more than 800 new homes and 78,000
sq ft of commercial space.
Alte Mälzerei, Pankow, Germany
ALTE MÄLZERIE
After standing empty for more than two decades, the
Old Malt House in Pankow is now providing high quality
residential space, with approximately 100 new apartments,
where malt was once dried, crushed and stored.
Built in 1874, the complex was home to the Schultheiß
Brewery and has been continuously extended during
its lifetime. The original spaces were laid out to suit
various industrial functions, causing many variations of
size and function on the site. We were able to bring our
detailed knowledge of working with historic structures
and materials to this project. Working closely with client,
architect and the State Heritage Office we ensured that
elements such as the detailing of the ceilings with barrel
and cross vaults were fully protected, while modern
standards, such as fire safety, were met.
Some of the most challenging elements of the existing
structure became key features of the resulting apartments,
which ranged in size from 50 to 135m². For example,
awkward gallery levels requiring specialised engineering
solutions were incorporated into striking rooms with
ceilings up to 7m high.
After years of standing empty the Old Malt House is now
being used again, offering high quality living space whilst
securing and revitalising this valuable piece of German
heritage.
Client Terraplan Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft
Architect Vangeistenmarfels Architekten Image Buro Happold / Piotr Dziubak
Lots Road is not listed, but the facade and some key
features are protected by a licence from English Heritage.
This presented us with the challenge of weaving 21st
century high-end living, into a 100 year old industrial
complex, without risk to the original structure. Our experts
used the latest 3D CAD modelling to design a ‘building
within a building’, so that the new spaces will be selfsupporting.
The decision was taken to retain the existing foundations,
but to dig a new double basement to balance the
additional weight and stresses of the new structures. The
new basement cleverly exploits original 1902 features,
providing bountiful car parking spaces for future residents.
This scheme turns the challenges of a former industrial
site into opportunities to create a world class urban
development close to some of the most desirable
residential areas in the city.
Client Hutchinson Whampoa
Architect Farrells, Formation Architects and BTPW
Image Buro Happold
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