Lecturer(s): Ewan Lyons, Terry Curtis

Unit title(s): Technical Studio 2

Unit code(s): UK108006

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14002754 Location: Beechwood Campus

Programme: Architectural Technology

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14002754

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Suitability report

Staff use only

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Technical Studio 2

Suitability Report

University of the Highlands and Islands

Architectural Technology

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Abstract This report analyses the suitability of the existing B&M Home store for the conversion into an

indoor sports arena. I will also research how feasible it is to use the existing footprint or if a new structure/extension will be needed.

Figure 1a – B&Q Building

Figure 1b – Cover Image

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Introduction 3

Size and Footprint 3

Fabric 4

Structure 4

Services 5

Statutory Permissions 5

Conclusion 5

References 6

Bibliography 6

Contents

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The existing building is Approximately 4,800 m2 but for what is required I would need around 5,100m2 to

meet the client brief. With adding circulation space, common areas and fire exits then this difference

increases. This means that extensions and modifications are Necessary in order to create the optimum

space. Since the building is simple in form, extending will be relatively straight forward construction wise.

The height is quite restrictive due to the tennis/badminton courts needing approximately 9m height above.

Therefore, my design will include a portion of the roof being raised and adding in a new floor. The new floor

will house the café, gym, multi-purpose room and viewing areas.

The building’s shape is ideal for conversion because the rooms/tracks required are very rectilinear. Having

a building like this to work with is very good for modification because it is like a blank canvas. With my

proposal the footprint of the building will extend into the garden centre so none of the 137 parking spaces

will be lost and access for Lorries with deliveries will remain the same.

This paper explores the suitability of the existing building for conversion into the first indoor

sports arenas in the north of Scotland. I will analyse the size; Materials, structure, services

and statutory permissions that relate to this project and its new use. Also I will be talking

about the practicality of using the existing footprint or if the building will have to be modified

to meet the client’s needs. The building is to be home to a wide array of sport facilities

including a sports gym; café, running track, tennis/badminton/squash courts and various

other attributes a multi-use sports arena requires. I feel that the building in its current state

will not be suitable due to lack of floor space and height restrictions. For extension purposes

though it is ideal and would be relatively straight forward.

Introduction

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Size and Footprint

Figure 2 – Floorplan

Solutions - Original stone wall vs the new stone wall with insulation

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Fabric

Structure

At present the building’s envelope is double leaf blockwork with corrugated sheeting on the roof. A slate parapet roof-like structure sits around the outer limits of the roof which is most likely for planning. With the age of this warehouse, the structure and proposed entertainment use; building regulations will not be up to date. With that in mind my plan to rectify this will include over cladding the entire building with the addition of the extension and raised roof. The process of over-cladding will be relatively simple, a rail system will be fixed onto the blockwork and subsequently the cladding will be fixed to those rails. This will give the building an entirely new look without any major work. The roof at present appears to be an insulated metal sheeting with sky lights. These panels are old and will need to be replaced to comply with new regulations. For the parapet roof I will be upgrading and changing the slates for a mixture of different coloured timber shingles to enhance the look. The structure will be the same so again, no major work will be needed and costs kept low. This will also hide any guttering and plant items like ventilation that may need kept on the roof.

The structure I am working with on this project is a double portal frame with blockwork up to eaves level. Right away I can see that this building will be very easy to extend for the conversion. Extending will mean simply adding more steel bays. I could re-use the steel frames from the other side that will be going so they would be recycled. This will keep the costs down and help to offset the carbon footprint. It would also save construction time as you wouldn’t have to wait for framework to be made and delivered. The running track spans the whole width of the warehouse and a vast majority of the length. With the addition of a 60m sprint track and tennis/badminton courts these will sit within the area of the 200m track. After careful consideration I found that if I offset the 60m sprint track and courts, the structural columns will pose no threat to the layouts. The columns could be padded at lower level with Bulletin screens above for information or sports coverage which would make good use of them. The blockwork infilling the steel frame is not structural so there is no problem there for the conversion. Since the exterior of the building is being over clad, the inner blockwork will prove to be a great interior finish for display boards and posters. This will also help to prevent loss of floor space. Since a vast majority of the structure will remain, the foundations won’t need to be upgraded. The extension foundations on the other hand may need some modification since another floor will be added.

Services

The building has been run commercially for years so power/water to the site

will already be there and ready to use. There is also a gas line running by the

site but I don’t think this is a viable solution as I want the sports arena to be

as eco-friendly as possible. For my heating I want to use a wood burning

Biomass boiler as the primary source for hot water and heating with a solar

thermal top up system. I will also use photovoltaic panels to offset the

electricity. The plant room will be at the end of the building next to the

delivery and staff room. This will make it easier for servicing and

maintenance. Since I am stripping it back to four walls it means running

services will be easy to plan and locate around the plant room.

Figure 3 – Double Portal Frame

Figure 4 – Biomass Boiler

Figure 5 – Solar Thermal

Statutory Permissions

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The B&M building sits just outside the city centre zone, conservation zone and currently has no tree protection orders listed for it. This means there are a lot less restrictions with what we can do to the building. For example it would be highly unlikely that we would need to keep specific features or qualities such as exterior finish or windows. In the Inverness Local Plan it shows that the B&M building is situated in a business zone and states that “The Council will maintain or promote business/tourism.” (Highland Council) This means that they will undoubtedly support the project in the hopes of keeping Telford business Park alive. With this project being the first of its kind in the north of Scotland it will more than likely gain lots of business and tourism for being so unique. The image to the right also shows that B&M also sits in an area in which “the Council will presume against development particularly where there would be significant damage to heritage, amenity or public health.” (Inverness Local Plan) Seeing as this building will not only promote physical health but community health too, the council will look at this more favourably. This being said, there will still be stipulations and guidelines that the planning department would want the building to meet but overall there is nothing major with regards to restrictions on this project.

Overall I can say that this building does need to be extended for it to

function properly and to fit everything required. Although there will be

some issues with the foundations and roof heights, there are more positive

facts about its suitability to re-develop. The extension into the garden

centre will use the same portal framed structure method of bays. The over-

cladding will involve just fixing a rail system with cladding and insulation to

the existing structure. Finally since it sits out with the conservation and city

centre zone in a business/tourism area the Highland council will support and

promote the development. All these points prove that this building is very

suitable for the re-development into a sports arena.

Conclusion

Figure 6 – Inverness Local Plan

Figure 7 – Inverness Local Plan Key

Figure 1a - Whiskey Story, (2011), B&Q Building [ONLINE]. Available at: http://whiskystory.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/glen-albyn-distillery-inverness.html [Accessed 03 February 16]. Figure 1b - TSRC, (2013), Cover Image [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/tsrc/index.aspx [Accessed 09 February 16]. Figure 2 - Maggs, AM, 2015. Site plan, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 3 - sansom steel, (2012), Double Portal Frame [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.steelconstruction.info/Portal_frames [Accessed 18 February 16]. Figure 4 - e-tricity, (2015), Biomass Boiler [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.e-tricity.co.uk/our-work/free-biomass-boilers/ [Accessed 18 February 16]. Figure 5 - TGE Group, (2015), Solar thermal [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.tge-group.co.uk/products/solar-thermal-systems/ [Accessed 18 February 16]. Figure 6 - Highland Council, (2012), Inverness Local Plan [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/2343/inverness_city_map [Accessed 18 February 16]. Figure 7 - Highland Council, (2012), Inverness Local Plan Key [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/2343/inverness_city_map [Accessed 18 February 16]. Higland.gov.uk. 2012. Inverness Local Plan. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/6207/inverness_city_map. [Accessed 18 February 16]. Highland Council. 2012. Inverness Local Plan. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.highland.gov.uk. [Accessed 21 February 16].

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