Queensgate, Birmingham
A mixed-use development next to the Mailbox, Birmingham, including commercial and residential fit-out.
Commercial
< £10 Million
Interior Fit-Out
Completed
Client & brief
The client took on the existing premises with a view to converting it into a mixed-use development comprising residential apartments and commercial office space. The building was previously home to a nightclub with office space above and is located at the back of the Mailbox in Birmingham, with great pedestrian access. Work commenced in February 2023.
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The DRG solution
The offices will become 67 luxury apartments, finished to Cat B standard. Extra measures were undertaken in the initial planning stages to meet current environmental credentials and ensure the building received EPC B rating, including a wastewater heat recovery system which extracts the heat from bath and shower water – typically capable of recovering between 50-60% of the energy that usually goes down the drain – and a Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system. This MVHR system extracts warm, stale air, and replaces it with fresh, filtered air that has been pre-heated by the outgoing air, to achieve a comfortable room temperature and a reduction in overall energy consumption.
The apartment scheme also features state-of-the-art insulation materials and techniques, including double-glazed windows, cladding systems, and roof insulation, to reduce heat loss. In addition, the apartments will have energy-efficient lighting fixtures, such as LEDs, and motion sensor lighting that will help to reduce energy consumption. Plus, we have included a range of energy-saving appliances, such as eco-efficient Dimplex boilers, and washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators that achieve the highest energy rating. All these features have contributed to achieving an EPC B rating for the new scheme.
The project commenced with a full strip-out and the installation of a new roof. Apartments will be created on floors 1-7. Externally, the façade will be improved, and all windows replaced. Internally, following strip-out and structural work, partition walls and new doors will be installed throughout to create the individual apartments and office space, along with associated corridors and firefighting lifts.
Key features
- Complete strip-out
- New glazing
- New roofs
- MVHR system
- Sprinkler system
- Façade works
- Internal partitioning and refurbishment
- Electrics, connectivity and plumbing
- Lift installation
- Cycle store and electric vehicle (EV) charging points
The result
Each apartment is completed to a turnkey standard, featuring high-specification kitchens and bathrooms, as well as performance flooring throughout. In line with our carbon offsetting partnership with Ecologi, the project led to the planting of 67 trees.
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