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Project
RICHARDS CCTV
Following a recommendation from
an existing client, Richards CCTV approached the practice
with a view to designing and managing the construction of
a new warehouse, office and repair centre.
The Black Country Development Corporation had highlighted
a 1.50 acre derelict site adjacent a redundant railway and
were prepared to offer financial support to ensure development
took place.
The opportunity was further enhanced by the proposals to construct
the Black Country Spine Road with a major traffic island adjacent
to the site. Owing to its future prominent location, the site
was highlighted for special design status with any buildings
having to reflect a landmark location.
To meet this criteria the Practice proposed that the main
entrance and conference facility be housed in a curved glass
structure centred along a design axis through the traffic
island and along the dual carriageway in order to maximise
its impact on approaching traffic. The site was further enhanced
by the decision of Centro to locate a metro station within
100 metres of the site with the new line running along the
rear boundary of the site.
On behalf of Richards CCTV the Practice obtained a grant through
the corporation to provide funding for the grouting of shallow
mine workings which existed beneath the site.
The project was completed in October 1997 having taken eight
months to complete and won the acclaim of representatives
of the corporation and local business people. |
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