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•How we made it: 105 Judd Street
The project
The primary objective behind the refurbishment and extension of 105 Judd Street is to transform the existing Edwardian office building into a versatile, state of the art lab-enabled workspace.
To address the demand for lab space in London, HTS designed a dual-purpose building for both office and laboratory needs. Reinforcing rather than replacing foundations and much of the existing structure allows for an additional two storeys.
- Location: Camden
- Client: Ashby Capital / Native Land
- Architect: Stiff and Trevillion Architects
- Size: 8800m2
- Stage: On site
- Time Frame: 2020-2025
The process
Vibration and loading
- Lab spaces designed to limit resonant response factor
- Columns and beams strengthened to accommodate an increased imposed load and vertical extension. All structure designed and detailed to be exposed
- New piled raft foundation to support extra loading. Allows flexibility for future lab layout
- Added vibration control columns to improve structure’s vibration response
New structure
Two-story RC extension with flat soffits for service flexibility. New centralised concrete core for building stability.
Future Flexibility
Adaptability planned with a on floor plant room provision Soft spots in RC slabs for future lab risers.
Demolition works
Demolition works
Foundations
The impact
Located in London’s Knowledge Quarter, 105 Judd Street provides highly sought-after space for Life Science clients. As one of the few historic buildings re-purposed for both Life Science and office use, it offers future flexibility and extends its serviceable life beyond the original 1900s buildings.
By redefining laboratory requirements, 65% of the floor plate achieves a response factor of <1, optimising lab use without unnecessary over-engineering and exceeding LETI 2030 sustainability targets. Additionally, strategic strengthening of existing elements and planning for potential new services from inception anticipate the evolving needs of both the Life Science and Commercial sectors.
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