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DMWR was appointed as the delivery architect by Balfour Beatty, on behalf of Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL), to develop a masterplan scheme from Stage 3 through to completion.

This fully 'airside' project within the North Terminal aimed to clear space between the security line and the International Departure Lounge for a 28,000 sqft World Duty Free (WDF) retail unit.

Several enabling works phases across multiple levels were required ahead of the WDF construction, including the design and construction of a new WC facility, which had been displaced by the main works, and the creation of a bespoke unloading bay area for WDF deliveries.

Client

GAL + Balfour Beatty

Sector
Value

£10m

Scale

Large 28,000 sqft shell and core WDF retail unit, WC block, Enabling works

Services
  • RIBA 3-7
  • Design Development
  • Production Drawings
  • BIM Coordinator

What DMWR did

DMWR utilised Building Information Modelling (BIM) to ensure effective coordination between existing structures, legacy M&E, and the complex new Metsec and M&E arrangements.

The extensive use of point cloud data revealed various issues during the strip-out phase, which required quick remedial solutions developed by DMWR in collaboration with Balfour Beatty. A complex, three-dimensional fire strategy also had to be developed, requiring significant coordination with the airport Fire Engineer and the Approved Inspector.

The Outcome

The final phase of the WDF project, which took three years from the start of work, successfully delivered the shell and core fit-out for the WDF walkthrough shop, four additional retail units, new WC facilities, and various other minor works required to facilitate the main construction.

Following completion, record information in BIM format was provided to Balfour Beatty and GAL, enabling them to integrate this data into their overall airport model for future reference.

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