01234 589807 | info@buildingtransformation.co.uk
01234 589807 | info@buildingtransformation.co.uk
01234 589807 | info@buildingtransformation.co.uk
Having recently changed ownership and as part of the client’s vision for this ultra high-end property, the initial brief was to create an understanding of each façade’s current condition in preparation for a full refurbishment. Although the façades had been maintained to a good standard over the years, a survey allowed us to be carry out a close inspection.
The Grosvenor House Suites offer contemporary elegance and refined hospitality, perfectly capturing the character and history of London while retaining its Victorian heritage and charm. In order to gain a full understanding of the property’s external fabric condition, we were asked to undertake a façade condition survey on behalf of JLL.
We provided JLL and the new owner with key fabric condition information that would be utilised in preparing a specification for remediation, redecoration and repair, whilst prioritising the risks and medium to long-term maintenance activities that would help to re-align each elevation with the property’s upcoming façade refurbishment and the client’s vision for the future.
With the survey and report having been finalised, reviewed and aligned within the client’s overall refurbishment plans, the new owners and the client are now in a position to begin the process of realigning all aspects of the property with its future potential, moving forwards with the refurbishment in 2023.
Project Challenges
With the properties’ location in the beating heart of Mayfair, immediately opening out on to Park Lane, this provided the risks of a typical London project, including high traffic volumes of both pedestrians and
vehicles at ground level, as well as the following challenges which were faced by the Building Transformation team:
• This was a unique and tricky to access building, with each section of the façade requiring a bespoke approach.
• Due to the extremely important and high level clientele that the property receives, ultimate flexibility had to be provided to the client, ensuring that at a moments’ notice we could be asked to move our working area.
• High levels of plant at roof level minimised the teams’ ability to manoeuvre around that area and efficiently plan the access strategy.
• The time of year chosen for the survey required us to be working in the poorest of weather conditions, including planning for safe delivery with anticipated high winds.
• An active hotel open for business, in a COVID safe environment.
• At ground level around 3-sides of the building, pedestrian access was required and could not be restricted.
We specialise in surveying, repairing, and maintaining tall, difficult to access commercial buildings and structures, façades, roofs, glazing and atriums.
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