One Sherwood Street: realising the benefits of a modular approach

Author: Matt Goold

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3 April 2023

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One Sherwood Street: realising the benefits of a modular approach

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The Structural Engineer
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Matt Goold

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 32-37

Date published

3 April 2023

Author

Matt Goold

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 32-37

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Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

This article describes the off-site, modular approach adopted for the roof at One Sherwood Street, London, which allowed it to be prefabricated in a controlled factory environment.

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One Sherwood Street is a major mixed-use development on one of London's busiest thoroughfares. The architectural concept for the building includes a feature roof comprising a series of geometrically varying triangles and quadrilaterals which intersect at differing angles and pitches. Originally designed as a traditionally built, hot-rolled steel roof with individual infill members, the complexity of the design and detailing and site constraints saw the contractor seek an alternative approach.

This article describes the off-site, modular approach adopted which allowed the roof to be prefabricated as a series of steel panels that could be assembled in a controlled factory environment. The modular approach brought significant benefits to the project, including tighter tolerances, better design coordination, less waste, and a reduction in site works, temporary works, deliveries and crane time, leading to a faster construction programme.

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32-37
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Metal - steel Commercial Roof Connections Project Focus Issue 4 Modern Method Construction (MMC)

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