Temple Street, Birmingham
31 Temple Street, Birmingham is a new class of office that responds to the demands of the flexible office sector whilst retaining the benefits of a traditional office lease.
A unique opportunity to increase the building’s office space amenity was presented in the design where replacement plant only required c.30% of the roof area being used by existing equipment.
The full scope of work for the project includes:
- The stripping out of the existing redundant plant equipment and removal of the existing plant enclosure cladding (aluminium louvres and fascias and roof waterproofing layers).
- The retention of the existing steel portal frame.
- The installation of localised new steel to support the new plant.
- The recladding of the retained steel frame with a high-quality aluminium curtain walling system to create new Class E office space within.
- The rationalisation of and improvements to the existing external access / fire stair and the ductwork which feeds into the adjacent service risers.
- The creation of new roof terraces for use by office staff including the removal of the existing concrete pavers and stone ballast with new pavers, planting and furniture.
- The replacement of existing stainless steel balustrading with new glazed guarding.
Situated within a vibrant and busy part of Birmingham city centre within the Colmore Row Conservation Area, the new office space is to be clad in a high-performance aluminium and glass curtain walling, designed to have minimal visual impact from street level, but will present a considerably improved appearance and contribute to a more considered roofscape locally.
The scheme has been designed to appeal to businesses which have outgrown their start-up or co-working space. Occupiers are able to gain maximum value from their occupational costs and have an office space to call their own, whist retaining premium standards and amenity provision. It will also appeal to established businesses looking for better quality space, high-quality finishes, greater efficiency and amenities.
