Demolition and reconstruction of 57 Victorian brick arches on Hove seafront. The structure supports the A259 coast road, which carries 30,000 vehicles per day, but by retaining the rear arch profile and installing ground anchors, the demolition and construction works were able to be undertaken without closing the road.
Whilst the new structure is an RC portal frame on piled foundations, great care has been taken to replicate faithfully the Victorian brickwork façade, and the project has been recognised for its innovation and sustainability by the Institution of Civil Engineers in its regional awards ceremony.
New cast iron railings and refurbishment of the existing shelter were also included in the scope, as was 1000m2 of block paving and a further 1000m2 of tarmac surfacing, with great emphasis on keeping the area open to the general public.
Phase 1 of the project won the 2015 Sussex Heritage Award for a commercial development.
