Lincoln College- Abbey Building
The 1960s exterior of Lincoln College's Abbey Building was stripped, revealing the superstructure. A steelwork Brise Soleil was added in its place and a five-storey glazed atrium was constructed.
Project Details
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£6,500,000
Lincoln College
CAD Associates
Peter Cole Consultants
Linpave Building Ltd
Design Brief
PCC were initially appointed to carry out a structural condition survey and feasibility study of the existing 1960s, five storey, reinforced concrete framed structure.
This included intrusive surveys to confirm the integrity of the structure in cooperation with the client's Architect.
Technical Info
The existing building's external concrete cladding, glazing services and infrastructure were completely stripped out. This revealed the primary superstructure, to which a steelwork Brise Soleil was hung externally. All plant was rehoused to a steelwork plant room onto the existing roof.
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A five storey glazed atrium cantilevered out over the adjacent road. The chosen method of construction was off a piled raft with associated steelwork support. We provided effective solutions throughout the design and build process.
Historical Significance
Beneath the Friary Learning Centre (pictured above) there are foundations that appear to belong to a Roman building, however, by the 1230s, the site had transitioned to the Dominican friars. Significant stone structures were erected, parts of which still survive. These medieval constructions, including robust walls with buttresses and intricately cut stone bases, underscore the site's enduring importance through successive eras.
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Our engineers faced a challenge when designing the foundations for the FLC due to the medieval remains. A complex transfer structure to alter the load path of the structure above was required.
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The Friary Learning Centre was erected a year prior to the improvements that were made to the Abbey Building.