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Project Scope: | Remodelling of Hatfields Home Furnishers Showroom, Colchester |
Client: | Hatfields Home Furnishers |
Architect: | Stanley Bragg |
Contractor: | Cadman Construction |
Key features
- Modernisation and refurbishment of Hatfields showroom in Stanway, Colchester
- New 5.5m high x 8m long 'aerofoil' entrance canopy supported on raking steel columns
- The design utilises a fixed base to the columns and truss action of steel skeleton to provide stability to the canopy
- Careful analysis of the wind loading was undertaken to ensure the canopy remains stable
- New glazed display area was designed to have a removable first floor to allow large items to be displayed (potential for a very large Christmas tree!)
- Superstructures also provided temporary works design services to the main contractor to facilitate the creation of large openings within the existing building