Project
description
In order to provide improved facilities and amenity usage for the residents of The Junction residential community in Leeds, Highline Investments sought to provide gym facilities underneath the arch of Leeds’ landmark Grade II Listed viaduct.
A two storey gym building was to be constructed beneath the arch which, due to the listed status of the viaduct, was to be entirely independent in structure, whilst following the curved profile of the existing arches above.
Lodestone was selected to deliver the scheme on a design and build basis, with the gym being formed using a steel frame structure, SFS and cladded, and then subsequently fit out to provide a truly bespoke gym facility for The Junction residents.
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challenges
The truly bespoke nature of the design delivered on a design and build basis, set against the backdrop of a fast track delivery programme was the major challenge to overcome. The existing viaduct is not waterproofed and leaks regularly, and with the new curved roof structure set just 300mm off the soffit of the arch, design detailing and the robustness and quality of construction was key.
Despite having a relatively small footprint, the new gym building comprised almost as many different components of construction as you would expect to see on any major new build scheme. Lodestone’s construction and design team worked closely together with our specialist supply chain to provide a highly co-ordinated design solution which achieved outstanding levels of air tightness.
Finally the location of the project, located within the heart of the city centre and bounded by surrounding construction required detailed levels of logistical planning and execution. This was managed via engagement and co-ordination with supply chain partners, adjacent contractors and businesses, with the use of weekly delivery schedules to ensure disruption was avoided whilst construction progress was maintained.
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highlights
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outcome
The project was delivered on time in 26 weeks to outstanding levels of quality. Existing The Junction residents and surrounding businesses/construction sites incurred no disruption to operations whilst construction works were delivered.
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