Safely guided through every stage
Throughout the course of the project, HAURATON’s project team worked closely with the client, the City of London, from conceptual design right through to completion. The client wanted to ‘push the boundaries’ of what was possible of a drainage system. They envisioned incorporating a fountain channel that would follow the radius of the paving with slot widths and spacing to match.
The client’s requirements demanded an aesthetically pleasing system that was able to meet the projects demands. HAURATON endeavoured to meet the client’s specifications, searching and finding consistently complex solutions for new demands and significant challenges.
Andy continues; “the site was located in the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities and the project needed to run to an extremely tight program of works. It soon become clear that planning and organisation were also going to be key to a successful job. I am proud of the part HAURATON and I played in what was to become an award-winning project. If you’re ever in Aldgate, go pay a visit and grab a coffee!”
Walk in the park for HAURATON
HAURATON created bespoke drainage channels specifically for the radial fountain at Aldgate Square. The channels were laid to follow the lines of the paving and incorporated several recessed inspection covers which allowed access for maintenance. The 8mm slotted longitudinal radius gratings provide heelsafe inlets with spacers matching the paving joints.
The completion of Aldgate Square has not only significantly improved the appearance of the urban area, it has also improved the air quality within the environment. Therefore, the project has signalled the importance of high-quality public realms.