PROJECT CASE STUDY

The Central

Fire Safety Remediation · West Hampstead

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Complex Residential Facade Remediation in West Hampstead

The Central is a £6.2m fire-safety remediation project on a mid-rise residential development in West Hampstead. UKR Facades was appointed to replace multiple elements of the existing facade and balcony systems, improving fire safety and compliance across the building.

The 65-week programme includes the replacement of brick slip cladding, zinc cladding and timber cladding, alongside balcony systems, soffits and balustrading. Stage 4 technical facade design forms part of UKR’s scope, together with structural and M&E engineering associated with the balcony and balustrading works. Works also involve the erection of scaffolding on neighbouring Network Rail land, requiring a BAPA to be in place.

Client

Confidential

Duration

65 Weeks

Value

£6.2M

Completion

Ongoing

Scaffolding and facade remediation works around the upper levels of The Central residential development in London

SCOPE OF WORKS

Coordinated Facade & Balcony Remediation

The remediation project combines replacement facade systems with extensive works to the building’s various balcony types. New brick slip, timber and zinc cladding systems are being installed and coordinated alongside the installation of new decking, soffit and balcony structural support systems, ensuring improved compliance of fire performance of the entire building.

Ash & Lacey Brick Slip Cladding
Technowood Aluminium Cladding
VMZINC Standing Seam Cladding
Alideck Decking & Alicald Soffits
Rockwool Insulation
Tenmat Fire Barriers
Obex Cortex Breather Membrane
Klasse C-Board Sheathing Board

CONSIDERED PROJECT DELIVERY

Meeting Wider Stakeholder Needs During Delivery

Delivering facade remediation at The Central requires meticulous planning to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining safe access throughout the works. The open-deck balcony walkways provide the primary entry and exit routes to apartments, making careful sequencing, resident liaison and robust safety controls essential to the delivery programme.

The building’s proximity to an operational railway presents an additional challenge, with sections of scaffolding requiring installation on Network Rail land. This involves close engagement with Network Rail to understand and meet its strict asset protection requirements, ensuring temporary access arrangements and construction activities are carefully coordinated.

PROJECT GALLERY

The Central in Detail

Wide aerial view of The Central residential development and surrounding London neighbourhood during facade works
Construction-stage view of scaffolding and external wall works across The Central residential facade in London
External facade works underway around the upper-storey elevations at The Central in London
Aerial view across the upper levels of The Central in London during facade remediation works
Close aerial view of scaffolding and external facade works at The Central residential development in London
Aerial view of The Central in London showing extensive external facade works across the residential elevation
Multi-storey external elevation undergoing facade works at The Central residential development in London
Aerial view of extensive facade remediation works across The Central residential development in London

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