Ten Degrees
Client
Tide Construction
Project overview
The BB7 team worked with the client throughout RIBA stages 2-5 on the modular built construct. The team carried out a holistic review of the development and produced a detailed fire strategy.
Project scope
Ten Degrees is the world’s tallest modular building and was delivered in just over 24 months using off-site technology. The build-to-rent scheme reaching a height of 135m consists of 546 homes within a 38 storey and 44 storey tower. The location boasts the highest level of design, and includes shared amenities including a podium garden, roof top gardens at the top of each tower, panoramic viewing walkway, gyms, residents lounge and private dining / event rooms. The ground floor also incorporates a new art gallery space, a café and some flexible spaces which includes a wide range of possible uses including business incubator spaces and artist’s studio spaces. The building consisted of two towers; Tower A consisting of 44 floors, and Tower B 38 floors. There were 1526 modules that were manufactured and installed by Vision Modular Systems from their purpose-built manufacturing facility in Bedford.
The BB7 response
The team carried out a holistic review of the development and produced a detailed fire strategy, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling, Software ‘Fire Dynamics Simulator’ modelling of the building and car parks. The team also worked with the client on their fire safety management of the building should a fire occur. Failure mode assessment was also conducted and highlighted in the event of failure of passive/active fire protection elements, a secondary line defence is provided to ensure the building is protected.
Benefits of service
The team optimised the clients time through producing a bespoke fire strategy. Due to the expertise of the BB7 team, the clients goals were met from both a design and structural perspective.
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