Known as The Hive

The New Worcester Library and History Centre was an innovative partnership development between Worcester County Council and the University of Worcester to create Europe’s first fully integrated public and university library.

Known as The Hive, the dramatic building features seven roof cones for natural stack ventilation and is clad in 16,000 TECU® gold shingles. These are produced by KME and more information is available at http://www.kme.com/en/roofing

Norman & Underwood’s Glazing and Roofing divisions worked together on the project to install the cladding, curtain walling, skylights, windows and all external and internal doors.

The building’s design was particularly challenging as the cones each had differing pitch and hip length, so the setting out of the shingles had to be carefully evaluated and maintained during installation. To allow access to the high level roof, Norman & Underwood had to design a series of bespoke working platforms, which were lifted into place by the onsite tower crane.

Scope of work

• installation of 1750m2 of Schuco curtain walling
• installation of 650m2 of rooflight and 300 windows, all linked to the Building management system.
• design and installation of 5250m2 of TECU® gold copper cladding to roof cones and all external vertical faces, with 20m2 of gold perforated shingles to ventilated areas and 250m of gold gutters
• design and installation of TECU® gold cladding to interior and exterior panels of entrance bridge
• installation of a fully Syphonic drainage system, with integral pipe works built into the cladding zones.
• a full timber design / insulation package for the 1050m² of vertical wall build up

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