62 them an inherent understanding of how to balance design , budget and business needs on projects large and small . They will work with you to deliver the infrastructure assets that help communities live , work and grow stronger .
A fine example of the company ’ s work can be seen at North Star House on behalf of Shaviram Swindon Ltd .
The existing office building is to be re-purposed as a residential building consisting of 286 apartments . The 4-storey building has 4 blocks ( A , B , C & D ) which are linked by a central core with ancillary areas on the Ground , First and Second storeys . Surrounding the building are parking facilities for vehicles and bicycles and refuse storage areas .
The project will be handed over in phases for each block . Bike racks and EV charging are both a planning requirement .
The existing building consists of 3 wings , set out in a T-shape The East and West Wings form the top bar of the ‘ T ’. They are arranged over Ground and 4 upper floors and the front onto the A234 ( Beckenham Road ).
The North wing is set over lower ground , ground floor and 5 upper floors – and is perpendicular to the East and West Wing .
There is car parking at ground level and in an under croft set over 2 floors . The upper level of car parking in the under croft is accessed via a vehicular ramp .
The buildings are greater than 18 metres tall and will therefore require new aluminium glazing on all elevations to replace the existing UPVC windows .
At The Registry in Beckenham DRG are undertaking the conversion of offices to 125 apartments over 6 floors .
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