Case Study
Tweed House fire engineering consultancy, fire strategy report
April 28, 2011 12:00 amLWF has played an active role in the development and concept design of the building, which comprises a 16 storey tower and a 5 storey low-rise element, by providing fire engineering consultancy services. LWF also developed an integrated fire strategy report.
Key Facts:
Client: Poplar HARCA Description of the Project: The project involves the extension and refurbishment of and existing residential block located within the East India Estates, into a balanced and sustainable community that represents a key objective of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets regeneration strategy. Features include a LWF Involvement: LWF has played an active role in the development and concept design of the building by providing fire engineering consultancy services. Works include: • Support the design team dealing with various active and passive fire safety • Development of integrated fire strategy reports for RIBA Stage C planning application; • Use of fire engineering principles to compensate for the extended travel • Liaise with local fire and rescue service to gain agreement in terms of access for fire vehicles to site using a fire engineering approach.
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For further information regarding this project or the services that LWF provide please contact: TEL: +44 (0)20 8668 8663 Email: p.gyer@lwf.co.u |