citizenM, Tower of London

A hip Amsterdam-inspired hotel with a firefighter's core

About this project.

With the citizenM logo strikingly cut in relief, the Portland Stone and glass façade stands out from its regency neighbours with views over the Tower of London.

Client

citizenM

Main Contractor

Balfour Beatty

Architect

Sheppard Robson

Sector

Commercial - Hotel

GDV

£30,000,000

Rooms

370

Balfour Beatty

One of the UK's largest construction companies spanning a broad range of operations including construction, civil engineering and mechanical & electrical engineering services.

A hip Amsterdam-inspired hotel with a firefighter's core

Initial Brief

With the citizenM logo strikingly cut in relief, the Portland Stone and glass façade stands out from its regency neighbours with views over the Tower of London.

Sertus were approached to supply the smoke ventilation system for this Amsterdam-inspired citizenM hotel.

Challenges

Due to a number of legislative and building factors, the building needed a roof AOV that suited an external curb size in excess of 1.5m x 4.3m. As a result, this required a bespoke unit to be designed and manufactured.

Outcome

Despite the requirements for bespoke products, the hotel was successfully handed over with a compliant smoke ventilation system and a pleasing roofscape.

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