Cheval Moreau

Cheval Moreau was located opposite Harrods on the busy Brompton Road in Knightsbridge London. The building was a former 5 storey office block that was being converted in luxury apartments.

Our experienced team worked closely with the client during the pre-construction phase and highlighted constraints involved with the desired demolition methodology, due to the access constraints of a pedestrian footpath, live shops and a main red route.

A large gantry frame was designed spanning over the footpath by 8m to allow waiting loads in the adjacent loading bay.

The scope of works was extensive, detailing a full soft strip operation, temporary works installations, Basement & Roof plant removal and Hand/Robotic Demolition.

The main challenges we faced on this project was the access/egress and the two live shops on the ground floor level. The project required a lot of structural alterations so we needed a lot of water for suppression. To prevent water ingress to the shops we installed a waterproof membrane to the 1st floor level with a ply top to prevent puncturing the membrane. With good planning and constant communication the project was a success and completed on time and within budget.

Scope of Works at Cheval Moreau

• Degassing of A/C units
• Waterproof membrane to the 1st floor to prevent water ingress to the live Waitrose and Sainsburys at Ground Floor
• Soft Strip back to shell and core
• Screed Removal to Toilet areas
• Structural alterations
• 2no Lift and running gear removal
• Structural bird cage to stairs and stair core removal
• Temporary works to enable structural column removal
• Removal of Plant room and top floor using 2no Brokk machines
• Roof plant removal
• Basement plant removal