PROJECT DESCRIPTION
We were initially appointed to the role of Building Services Engineer in 2020 to support the planning application before being retained to deliver RIBA Stage 3, 4 and 5 duties. Our MEP Building Services team were part of a wider project team comprising LSI Architects, Richard Utting Associates, Clancy Consulting, and Devin Consulting. The Hub was built by local contractor PJ Spillings.
The new state-of-the-art Recovery Hub at Norwich City Football Club’s Avant Training Centre, forms part of the second stage of development and is specifically designed to support elite level player recovery. It houses a range of specialised equipment including a prominent 15-metre length swimming pool, a HydroWorx underwater treadmill, aqua therapy areas, and camera systems to monitoring players during the recovery period. The Recovery Hub is centrally positioned on the campus and is well-connected to other buildings.
Like the other buildings on the campus, the Recovery Hub has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. The building has a significant basement level which accommodates the extensive plant needed to run and maintain the facilities.
WHAT WE DID:
PLANNING STAGE
- Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Services Specification
- Energy Statement
- RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design
DESIGN STAGE
- RIBA Stage 3 Developed Design
- RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
- Contractor Proposals and Design Reviews
- UKPN Load Monitoring Review
- Technical Submittal Review
- RIBA Stage 5 Duties
- Revision to MEP Design relating to updated Changing Room
- Additional work relating to incoming electrical supply and new Feeder Pillar
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS / BENEFITS
- Secured approval from South Norfolk Council on Friday 15th October 2021.
- Our team worked closely with the architect, civil and structural engineers to ensure numerous services throughout the building were carefully hidden. Where possible, the services were placed out of sight to ensure the environment remained calm and visually unobtrusive, ensuring the perfect environment for successful player recovery.