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Integrating foul and storm drainage with the nearest network; underpinning original walls of heritage building
Centre for Reconciliation with conference and function facilities in reconfigured C18th manor house
St. Columb’s Park House is an 18th century manor house situated in parkland on the Waterside of Derry/Londonderry. The house was originally renovated in 1994, and later established as a Centre for Reconciliation, with full conferencing and function facilities for the local community.
The project involved the complete overhaul of the internal room layouts and circulation spaces in line with the architect’s proposals and Building Control regulations. Design involved the installation of steel frames and beams to create openings in existing walls and elevations, the installation of a new lift with an internal lift pit, and underpinning works necessary for this structure’s position adjacent to existing walls and foundations. Plans also included infilling an internal courtyard to create a café area with adjacent kitchen.
New toilets, kitchens and roof layouts required discharge flow integration to the available sewerage system onsite. Taylor+Boyd coordinated drainage design with a full CCTV survey of the existing capacity to assess the current network condition and to develop the most suitable options for a site somewhat remote from the city drainage network..
We worked closely with statutory agencies to ensure that a contemporary vision was achieved within conservation guidelines.
