Aspire Point – Stratford
Location:
London E15
Client:
Queen Mary University / Legal and General Property
Our Services:
Due Diligence Services, Fund Monitor, Quantity Surveyor recommending monthly drawdowns
Accommodation created:
445 Student bedrooms, 22 artist studios and café
Contract value:
£38 million
Contract period:
2 years 3 months
Contract type:
JCT Design & Build 2011
De-contamination of an existing industrial site and construction of a 26-storey tower comprising 445 student bedrooms from level 3, 22 artist studios and a café for Queen Mary University. The ground floor contains a café unit, plant areas (including sub-station) and utility space. Artist studios are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and are managed separately from the Student Accommodation.
The building is constructed on 112 piles with a reinforced concrete frame. The central core was constructed using slipform method which allows continuous pouring of concrete and quicker construction. The building is clad in brickwork to the lower levels and a terracotta unitised façade system from level 2. The façade is non-combustible and the building has sprinklers installed throughout.