1 James Street
1 James Street and the surrounding tributary streets contain some of London’s rich historic stories of being redefined by WW2 bombing, pioneering department stores of Oxford Street and even helping to contribute to ventilation requirements in buildings. 1 James Street is famously the home of the C&A Building which fronted Oxford Street and running along […]
25 Hanover Square
Hanover Square was laid in 1741 and was the first of the three Mayfair Squares to be built. Almost three centuries on, 25 Hanover redevelops the site to help returning historical context to the square. The façade comprises of traditional materials, Portland stone with steel window frames which are used in a contemporary yet former […]
40 Broadway
The frequency of irregular non-repeating joinery and interfacing is a discreet feature that only the versed may appreciate, whilst the fenestration makes for one of the most striking additions to the Broadway landscape. The angular articulation required technical support through specification adaption from previous works. Fortis utilised existing experience from similar projects to assist with […]
Berkeley Square
Berkeley Square taking its name from the Berkeley family where their home stood until 1733. The square has also famously housed Oscar Wilde, Britain’s Sir Winston Churchill and the controversial Robert Clive. 36-38 Berkeley Square has been redefined by Piercy&Company taking inspiration from Ben Nicholson’s sculptural works, great to see the stone palette finding its way back into modern […]
Dering St
Designed by Piercy&Company, this contribution to the Mayfair landscape has been described by Caleus as a building that will deliver best in class, setting an example of sustainable development for existing property. The elegant façade geometry does not quite fall to traditional lines that would more readily permit a unitised approach. Instead, the team have coordinating […]
Eton House
Façade Typologies Performance glazing suites – Solid aluminium rainscreen cladding – Multi-storey curtain walling – MMC brick cladding For this project, the super-structure remained whilst the envelope was upgraded offering contemporary context to the area and utilising higher performance materials to conserve energy. Fortis completed façade technical sign-off of contractor’s design and engineering along with […]
Oxford Science Park
The Oxford Science Parks development have been one of the regions largest developments in recent years. The Iversen Building has been designed as an eco-friendly laboratory and office space for innovation and research. Fortis were engaged by the unitised façade contractor to complete final calculations for structural loadings.
Regent Quarter
The Regent Quarter, including the Laundry buildings, emerged during the 19th century as part of the Victorian industrial expansion in London. The area became a center for various industrial activities, including laundry services due to its proximity to major railway stations. With the increasing population and the rise of the middle class, demand for laundry services grew […]
Sweet Street
Sweet Street is located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century when Leeds was rapidly expanding as a prosperous industrial center during the height of the Industrial Revolution. Leeds became renowned for its textile industry, numerous factories, mills, and warehouses sprouted throughout the city. Sweet Street emerged as a […]
