demolition, groundworks & RC core, structural steelwork, metal decking, and off-site fire protection
Value
£ 5.7 million
Employer
GallifordTry
Delivered by
Project details
127 Charing Cross Road is an office development in Soho, London WC2. The 1970s building now has planning consent for a mixed-use refurbishment that will add approximately 40% mass to the site.
The existing building comprises retail, leisure, and office space over five floors and also includes two evening entertainment venues with rare late licences.
Scope of works
extensive temporary works
removal of existing façade and demolition down to 4th floor level
demolition of main core down to and including basement slab
installation of new RC core to level 8
installation of new steel frame to level 8
installation of composite decking and concrete placement to level 8
providing design and installation of the structural steel frame including steel-to-steel connections, precast stairs design, steel-to-concrete connections, and below-ground drainage.
Project constraints
basement nightclub area (ground floor G-A-Y nightclub to remain operational throughout construction activities)
working around live services
carrying out demolition adjacent to live theatres.