City View

Delivering a safer, compliant and sustainable façade remediation on an occupied mixed-use building
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Sinden replaced City View’s combustible façade materials with non-combustible A1/A2 alternatives, enhancing fire safety and long-term durability.
The works addressed approximately 1,880m² of copper cladding, 570m² of high-pressure laminate panels and 160m² of timber cladding, along with upgraded insulation layers, fire barriers and adaptations to existing M&E systems for full regulatory compliance.
The scheme was delivered in a live, high-occupancy environment, requiring sensitive planning to minimise disruption for residents and businesses, including two ground-floor commercial occupiers. Another key challenge was working adjacent to a busy railway line, triggering Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) obligations. Scaffold design had to be approved by Network Rail, and all site operations carefully sequenced to mitigate risks linked to proximity with rail infrastructure.
Value
£7.2 million
Location
London
Architect
NMWR Architects
Project Manager
Thomason Partnership
Form of Contract
JCT Standard Building Contract
Completion Date
January 2025
Capabilities:
Above Operational Retail
Occupied Premises
Railway Interface
Resident Engagement
Stakeholder Management
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Our Approach

From project inception, we developed a detailed site plan to manage logistics, façade access and building enclosure with railway line front of mind. Specialist scaffold design was progressed by a Network Rail-approved contractor, and interface risks controlled under BAPA requirements.

A strong engagement strategy underpinned our approach: we issued regular newsletters and meeting updates to keep stakeholders informed and supported throughout.

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Outcome

The project delivered a fully compliant façade system that elevates building safety while improving energy performance and aesthetics. Through collaborative planning, proactive communication and precise compliance control, Sinden is set the benchmark for effective remediation in live, complex urban environments.

This case study demonstrates our capability to balance safety, logistics and stakeholder care in challenging conditions while meeting the highest standards of technical quality and sustainability.

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