original shed structure . The efficiency of steel allowed for services , acoustic treatment and structural elements to all fit within a 550mm deep floor , allowing for 3 levels inside the shed . Drywalls were mainly used for the enclosure of space , allowing for a change in the building ’ s use over time . Steel is treated as permanent whilst enclosures are treated as impermanent and therefore adaptable over time .
the building are exposed and clearly identifiable therefore simplifying the maintenance of the various service runs .
The building was designed as a space for creativity . Research revealed that , in order to stimulate creativity , individual ’ s required personal workspace combined with a sense of transparency . The large amounts of glazing , tiered sections and floor cutouts promote a visual connectivity over multiple levels at a distance . The new intervention into the shed predominantly uses steel which reflects and is in keeping with the
Success since Opening Consolidating the two adjacent spaces translated into a trading space 50 % larger that is able to accommodate a wider product offering from small business owners . The Watershed can be seen as a talent incubator and the unique design of the building and resulting pedestrian street has increased the footfall , giving tenants exposure to the millions of local and international visitors the V & A Waterfront welcomes annually . It has given the V & A the opportunity to build on its established small business platform for further economic growth .
The V & A have been overwhelmed with how well the Watershed has performed since opening . The ground floor market has been a huge success – evidenced by increased revenue and footfall - and has been well received by the public . Interest in the Workshop 17 innovation space , even though it is not yet complete , has been high and it appears that everybody wants to be a part of this unbelievable space .
Sustainability Sustainability is a core value underpinning the V & A Waterfront . Although the Watershed building does not have a green star rating , it does have
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