The contract award marks a return to the site for the company, which delivered the shopping centre鈥檚 roofing and cladding over 15 years ago.
Lakesmere is working with main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine on the scheme, which was planned and designed by architect Acme. Phase one of the new Watermark complex includes the construction of a 10-screen cinema, restaurants and a large public plaza.
Lakesmere is undertaking the design, supply and installation of the full external weather envelope, including the composite cladding that forms the inner weatherproof skin and curtain walling, which is being fabricated by McMullen Facades. Lakesmere is also delivering the roof which has been designed to meet strict acoustic requirements to minimise noise from the cinema.
Prior to work starting on site, the contract required early involvement from Lakesmere鈥檚 technical team owing to the fluid design of the building. Extensive work has also been carried out on the design of the high-specification roof. To achieve the required 57dB sound reduction, Lakesmere will install a two-part roof, which the team had tested prior to work beginning on site. Lakesmere鈥檚 design team conducted structural calculations and worked closely with the deck supplier to ensure the deck profile was capable of taking the load and that of the photovoltaic panels being positioned on the completed roof.
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