Gloucester Docks Car Park

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A multi-storey car park constructed as part of a major mixed use redevelopment in Gloucester is one of the first in the UK to use circular precast concrete ramps.

The use of precast concrete meant that the car park element of the project was erected in just seven weeks. The car park is a 15.6m clear span with a circular ramp structure at each end. The stair/lift stores are contained centrally within these circular structures.

The 257 space car park is part of a project at Barge Arm, Gloucester Docks for two new buildings. The buildings, which are designed with brick and timber elevations to complement the existing Victorian architecture, will overlook the waterfront towards the National Waterways Museum and will have views towards Gloucester Cathedral.

The scheme achieves the highest environmental rating of 'excellent' and 'very good' using the BREEAM Eco Homes environmental assessment method in recognition of its use of natural, sustainably resourced materials and energy-saving technology and design.

For more information on structural precast concrete visit the SPA at http://www.structural-precast-association.org.uk/

Images courtesy of the pre-fabricated frames and modular buildings specialists Composite.