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Situated on the Albert Embankment on the south bank of the River Thames is the Corniche: a futuristic-style residential development with 253 luxury apartments, restaurants, a gym, pool and spa, basement cinema, offices and two levels of basement parking.
We were appointed to construct the reinforced concrete substructure and superstructure for three concrete-frame buildings ranging from 15 to 27 storeys.
Design
Value Engineering
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The superstructure floor slabs were constructed with post-tensioned (PT) concrete, providing a value engineering alternative to the original reinforced concrete slab design. Our in-house design team also carried out basement temporary propping and concrete frame temporary works.
Basement Works
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Basement excavations to a depth of 8 m involved the coordination of more than 90 muck-away vehicles a day during an eight-week period. We installed ground heave protection, pile caps, drainage, props and retaining walls, and constructed the foundations for three tower cranes. Buttress piles installed around the perimeter of the site reduced the requirement for propping across the middle of the site. Significant dewatering was required due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames.
Challenging Logistics
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The site was situated in one of the busiest Transport for London bus routes, next to the South Western Rail line and beside the Albert Embankment on the South bank of the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Jumpformed cores and post-tensioned slabs successfully overcame the challenges presented by the circular shapes within the footprint.
Network Rail
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We worked closely with St James and rail providers to implement safety protocols in relation to the use of tower cranes, the erection and striking of formwork and falsework systems, and the installation and removal of full height screen protection. Full height screens spanning four floors were employed on the railway elevation to protect it from potential falling hazards. We also liaised closely throughout the project with Network Rail to ensure adherence to their strict deflection criteria when building the substructure.
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Structures
Basement Works
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Basement excavations to a depth of 8 m involved the coordination of more than 90 muck-away vehicles a day during an eight-week period. We installed ground heave protection, pile caps, drainage, props and retaining walls, and constructed the foundations for three tower cranes. Buttress piles installed around the perimeter of the site reduced the requirement for propping across the middle of the site. Significant dewatering was required due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames.
Challenging Logistics
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The site was situated in one of the busiest Transport for London bus routes, next to the South Western Rail line and beside the Albert Embankment on the South bank of the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Jumpformed cores and post-tensioned slabs successfully overcame the challenges presented by the circular shapes within the footprint.
Network Rail
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We worked closely with St James and rail providers to implement safety protocols in relation to the use of tower cranes, the erection and striking of formwork and falsework systems, and the installation and removal of full height screen protection. Full height screens spanning four floors were employed on the railway elevation to protect it from potential falling hazards. We also liaised closely throughout the project with Network Rail to ensure adherence to their strict deflection criteria when building the substructure.
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Basement Works
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Basement excavations to a depth of 8 m involved the coordination of more than 90 muck-away vehicles a day during an eight-week period. We installed ground heave protection, pile caps, drainage, props and retaining walls, and constructed the foundations for three tower cranes. Buttress piles installed around the perimeter of the site reduced the requirement for propping across the middle of the site. Significant dewatering was required due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames.
Challenging Logistics
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The site was situated in one of the busiest Transport for London bus routes, next to the South Western Rail line and beside the Albert Embankment on the South bank of the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Jumpformed cores and post-tensioned slabs successfully overcame the challenges presented by the circular shapes within the footprint.
Network Rail
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We worked closely with St James and rail providers to implement safety protocols in relation to the use of tower cranes, the erection and striking of formwork and falsework systems, and the installation and removal of full height screen protection. Full height screens spanning four floors were employed on the railway elevation to protect it from potential falling hazards. We also liaised closely throughout the project with Network Rail to ensure adherence to their strict deflection criteria when building the substructure.
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Basement Works
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Basement excavations to a depth of 8 m involved the coordination of more than 90 muck-away vehicles a day during an eight-week period. We installed ground heave protection, pile caps, drainage, props and retaining walls, and constructed the foundations for three tower cranes. Buttress piles installed around the perimeter of the site reduced the requirement for propping across the middle of the site. Significant dewatering was required due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames.
Challenging Logistics
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The site was situated in one of the busiest Transport for London bus routes, next to the South Western Rail line and beside the Albert Embankment on the South bank of the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Jumpformed cores and post-tensioned slabs successfully overcame the challenges presented by the circular shapes within the footprint.
Network Rail
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We worked closely with St James and rail providers to implement safety protocols in relation to the use of tower cranes, the erection and striking of formwork and falsework systems, and the installation and removal of full height screen protection. Full height screens spanning four floors were employed on the railway elevation to protect it from potential falling hazards. We also liaised closely throughout the project with Network Rail to ensure adherence to their strict deflection criteria when building the substructure.
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Basement Works
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Basement excavations to a depth of 8 m involved the coordination of more than 90 muck-away vehicles a day during an eight-week period. We installed ground heave protection, pile caps, drainage, props and retaining walls, and constructed the foundations for three tower cranes. Buttress piles installed around the perimeter of the site reduced the requirement for propping across the middle of the site. Significant dewatering was required due to the site’s close proximity to the River Thames.
Challenging Logistics
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The site was situated in one of the busiest Transport for London bus routes, next to the South Western Rail line and beside the Albert Embankment on the South bank of the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Jumpformed cores and post-tensioned slabs successfully overcame the challenges presented by the circular shapes within the footprint.
Network Rail
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We worked closely with St James and rail providers to implement safety protocols in relation to the use of tower cranes, the erection and striking of formwork and falsework systems, and the installation and removal of full height screen protection. Full height screens spanning four floors were employed on the railway elevation to protect it from potential falling hazards. We also liaised closely throughout the project with Network Rail to ensure adherence to their strict deflection criteria when building the substructure.
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