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BoHo 8
Award winning office blocks.
Project Journey
The Council carried out a ‘demand survey’ which demonstrated that there were high levels of growth in the sector but no suitable accommodation.
The timescales identified meant the Council had to consider alternative construction methods. Modular was selected as a means to deliver contemporary offices that could be in situ in six months to meet demand.
As modular specialists on the LHC MB1 framework, we were appointed to deliver the complete project from groundworks to final commissioning.
The ambitious project began in August 2020, with the modular buildings being manufactured at M-AR’s offsite facility. Just eight weeks later, four office blocks consisting of 18 individual 49m² modules were completed and installed over a five-day period.
This showcase project has since been a finalist in several awards and took centre stage at the Offsite Awards 2021, seeing Middlesbrough Council picking up ‘Client of the Year’ for their work within the community to regenerate the area and providing amazing places to work like this. We are delighted to have been working in collaboration with Middlesbrough to construct and deliver this unique build.
Specification
Project Size
from 1000 – 3000 ft2
Completion Time
29 weeks
Type
Office accommodation
Client Requirements
The Boho area in Middlesbrough is home to the regions digital and creative companies, but speed was key to ensure these expanding companies remained in Middlesbrough and continued to provide employment opportunities for residents.
The speed and quality of modular construction ensured that the development of BoHo 8 was flexible in it’s design and construction solution whilst showcasing architectural excellence.
The M-AR Solution
A blend of different construction solutions to leverage the natural efficiency of factory-completed works, with elements of traditional construction on-site to efficiently deliver the architectural and function requirements of this scheme.
By aligning with an award-winning architect we demonstrated that our approach was of the highest design quality ensuring that sustainability was at the heart of the design.
Project Delivery
The ambitious modular commercial office project began in August 2020, with the buildings being manufactured at M-AR’s offsite factory facility. Simultaneously M-AR’s groundwork team got to work with all the hard and soft landscaping.
Just eight weeks later, four office blocks consisting of 18 individual 49m² modules were completed and quality checked. They were installed over a five-day period.
Planning
I've got planning permission for my traditional build....can I go modular?
In most cases, Yes! We are finding that the local planning authorities are open to off-site for its many benefits and it’s amazing what we can do to give the appearance and performance of traditional buildings. Finding the right modular contractor who will give quick programme and cost advice is key to this transition being successful, and we have just the team!
Company Coverage
Where do you supply modular buildings?
We have a factory in Hull and deliver to on-site locations nationally.