PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Completed in early 2023 by Hill Group for Cambridge Investment Partnership, Ironworks is a mixed tenure development in the heart of Cambridge. It combines open market and affordable homes, a community centre, public open space and a series of art installations. The scheme retained a number of heritage assets including the Grade II-listed Mill Road Library and Gatehouse, which ensured the site reflected the history of the area and creative community.
Initially our multidisciplinary team was appointed to provide technical services and advice in support of a planning application before being retained across RIBA stages 3-7. In much the same way as the Timber Works development opposite, the location of the site presented our team with several challenges throughout the pre-planning, design and construction stages, most notably the close proximity to the Cambridge to London Main Line and associated rail maintenance sidings owned and operated by National Rail. Noise and vibration levels in particular provided our Acoustics team with a series of challenges. However, with our expert advice and recommended mitigation methods, these were overcome.
WHAT WE DID:
PLANNING STAGE
- Initial Baseline Noise and Vibration Monitoring
- Plant Noise Assessment
- Air Quality Assessment
- ADMS Plan Modelling
- Materials Management Plan
- BREEAM Pre-Assessment
- Overheating Assessment
- Energy Statement
- Sustainability Statement
- Thermal Modelling
- Ventilation Statement
- 3D Noise Propagation Modelling
- Multidisciplinary Advice
DESIGN STAGE
- Detailed Noise Break-in Calculations
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
- Air Quality Demolition and Construction Dust Management Plan
- Construction Noise and Vibration Assessment
- Noise, Vibration and Dust Monitoring
POST-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
- Pre-Completion Testing
- BREEAM Post Construction Assessment
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS / BENEFITS
- Secured approval from Members of Cambridge City Council in March 2018.