Siesta International Holidays
The completed Siesta International Holidays building
Project Brief
To redevelop the entire former Middlesbrough Bus Depot site to provide a prestigious new 40,000 sq ft headquarters with additional rentable units for the client. On the site was an existing building (the Bus Depot), covering approximately 45,000 sq ft and consisting of garage/workshop and offices that were extremely run-down. The building was used as garaging by the client but was very unsatisfactory and had numerous problems including:
Unique Challenges
- A leaking fragile asbestos roof with discoloured rooflights and therefore little natural light internally
- A low eaves level therefore vehicles could only enter the building through the gable end doors
- No insulation
- Out of date electrical systems
- The existing pipe lagging & heating system contained asbestos
- Externally, the yard only had one means of access, was very overgrown and in a bad state of repair
- The ground and drainage system were both highly contaminated with heavy metals and hydrocarbons
- The client was using part of the existing building therefore a phased demolish and rebuild project was required
Design
- Design footprint of building to suit client requirements and enable remainder of building to be 'let out'.
- Create new entrance onto site for tenants
- Incorporate a phased demolition and re-build into the design to enable the client to remain permanently on site.
A view of the Siesta steel structure
Mezzanine floor decking
Construction
- Remove all asbestos from the site
- Disconnect the Gas, Water & Electricity Supplies
- Demolish part of the existing building
- Form an additional entrance to the site
- Build phase 1 including unblocking, cleaning & surveying of the drainage system
- Client moves into Phase 1 of the building
- Remainder of the existing building demolished & Substation removed
- Build phase 2 and complete external works
Outcome
- A prestigious new 40,000 sq ft headquarters
- A pleasant and clean working environment with plenty of natural light
- Increased security
- An improvement in the appearance of the whole area
- Additional rentable units for the client
Testimonial
“The team at ‘SutCon’ worked closely with us - even from the earliest 'viewing' and concept stages of the project.
They proved extremely assistive with regards to the design resulting in us achieving an acceptable and desirable result within our required budget. Their professional service made the project run smoothly despite accepted contingencies such as contamination issues and differences in level on the site etc.
It should be emphasised that the on-site team proved especially outstanding and efficient which is essential for Client/Contactor relationships. SutCon as a whole were extremely Health and Safety conscious - this included the fact that we required to continue operating our business with minimum disruption during the build period.
The end result is a high quality, user-friendly and prestigious building complex which is not only an excellent flagship headquarters for our own business but also a major benefit for our numerous tenants .”
Paul Herbert (MD Siesta International Holidays)
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Extensive car parking to the front of the building
