Battersea Arts Centre
Refurbishment of a 1890s Grade II*-listed town hall building which has been a public arts centre for 30 years. HTS became involved in the rolling programme of works in 2012, with the centre remaining operational throughout.
Key features
Phased programme and sequencing works
The arts centre remained open throughout the refurbishment, requiring early detailed phasing and collaborative sequencing works.
Temporary works following fire damage
A fire broke out in March 2015, causing the roof to collapse and damage to the brickwork throughout the Grand Hall. We designed the temporary works to stabilise the building so that it could be repaired safely
Additional storey added
An additional storey containing office space was inserted within the roof trusses, with a new lift shaft added in the remodelled courtyard.
New roof trusses accommodating modern technology
New roof trusses were designed to accommodate modern theatre tech and access requirements, in addition to heavy acoustic build-up.
Elastomeric bearings incorporated within truss bearing
Elastomeric bearings within truss bearing limit loads on brickwork buttresses, justifying additional loads without strengthening to the existing structure.
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