Case Study

Fire-rated riser doors in a supertall mixed-use tower The Shard, London

Fire-rated riser doors specified across 95 floors of The Shard — safe, compliant M&E access in the UK's tallest supertall mixed-use tower.

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Battersea Power Station's regeneration demanded modern servicing access across a wide range of internal spaces, without compromising the historic character of the building. The access solution needed to be unobtrusive, consistent with surrounding finishes, and adaptable to different utility access points across the development.

Project: Battersea Power Station Regeneration · Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD

Project Challenges

Heritage Access
Without Compromise

Battersea Power Station is a Grade II* listed building. Access points had to respect the historic fabric and visual character, sitting flush and avoiding disruption to key sightlines across a wide range of spaces with different access needs and configurations.

Our Solution

How We Delivered

Plaster-In Access Panels

Provided a discreet, finish-friendly solution that blended into surrounding surfaces, maintaining a seamless visual appearance throughout the building.

Dual Access Panels

Offered flexible access where servicing requirements varied across areas, allowing different access configurations to suit each unique space within the development.

Heritage Sensitivity

Panels were selected and applied to support a consistent visual finish throughout the scheme, respecting the Grade II* listed fabric and architectural character.

Precision Installation

Panels were installed with a focus on precision and alignment with surrounding details. The plaster-in design supported a flush finish across multiple utility locations.

Project Results

Outcomes & Impact

Rapid Access delivered discreet, integrated access solutions that met the demands of a landmark heritage regeneration project.

Architectural Character Preserved

Discreet access points that preserved the architectural character of a landmark building, with no visual disruption to heritage finishes or key sightlines.

Practical Servicing Access

Practical servicing access delivered across a wide variety of spaces, from retail and leisure areas to commercial and residential zones within the development.

Consistent Integrated Finish

A consistent, integrated finish that avoided visual disruption throughout the scheme, with panels blending seamlessly into surrounding surfaces across all areas.

Heritage & Modern Operations Aligned

A solution aligned with both heritage sensitivity and modern building operations, enabling long-term maintenance access without compromising the listed building status.

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Fire-rated riser doors in a supertall mixed-use tower The Shard, London

Heritage Access
Without Compromise