Category

Transportation

Client

Darlington Borough Council & Willmott Dixon Construction

Location

Darlington

Project Value

£15M

Darlington Railway Heritage Quarter

TGA Consulting Engineers LLP have been commissioned to act as Building Services Consulting Engineers on the Darlington Railway Heritage Quarter project which will create a major new museum and visitor attraction celebrating the pivotal role that the area played in the development of passenger railways 200 year ago.

Project Summary

The project will conserve and refurbish three of the world’s oldest railway buildings, as well as constructing a completely new building, in which heritage railway groups can flourish whilst allowing visitors to see their work. The project also incorporates a substantial public realm linking the buildings together and containing other visitor attractions.

Darlington Borough Council is committed to achieving carbon neutral status and has challenged the design team to develop proposals which include a path to this aspiration for the site.

As part of this TGA’s Building Performance Team have been working with the wider design team to sensitively enhance the performance of the historic building envelopes without detracting from their important aesthetic qualities or causing harm to the historic fabric.

Our Specialist Lighting designers have worked closely with the architect to develop proposals to effectively light the various spaces with a mix of contemporary and period luminaires which suit the feel of the various buildings whilst enabling the various functions for which they are intended to be used to be fulfilled.

Our M&E Engineers have developed means by which modern building engineering systems can be sensitively incorporated into the evolving design working closely with the wider Design Team.

This has been particularly challenging for the design of heating systems for which it is desirable that they are able to operate at lower circulation temperatures without resulting in spaces being dominated by large emitters.

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Throughout both Phases 1a and 1b, TGA continuously support, guide and provide the very best technical support for the project, TGA then worked with us on Phase 1c along with other projects on site.

Property and Facilities Manager, Durham Cathedral

Jo Hughes

TGA provided “an excellent proposal in practical and design terms” for the redevelopment scheme at Auckland Castle. Supporting a “compelling case for the Heritage Lottery Fund to invest a significant sum in what we are seeking to do”.

David Ronn

Chief Executive, Auckland Castle Trust

TGA have provided an exceptional service on DUMSCS project. TGA were involved in this BIM Level 2 scheme from the end of Stage 3 and quickly got to grips with the specific project requirements.

TGA had a dedicated resource to support the design team and the site installation team. The approach to closing out clashes was very proactive and worked well, with TGA collaborating and working well with the wider design team and SRM.

Regional Building Services Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine

Paul Taylor

I have worked with TGA on numerous occasions and have always found them to be professional and respectful as an organisation. The individuals within TGA are always willing to go the extra mile.

Their approach to collaboration has ensured that we are ahead of the curve with regard to changes in Legislation and Regulations. Demonstrating skill and knowledge in every aspect of their business, from their interrogation of scheme particulars to presenting findings and providing alternative recommendations for improvements.

TGA have contributed to bringing Willmott Dixon Construction more success.

It is my opinion TGA are dedicated to their clients and will bring their collective expertise to the table in order to make any new ventures a success.

Senior Design Co-ordinator, Willmott Dixon

Stuart Ablett

During the construction of the Learning and Teaching Centre (LTC) TGA were engaged to complete the Construction, design and installation information on behalf the M&E contractor. Their involvement from an early stage enabled the building model to be developed with actual manufacturers information, which provided detailed installation information.

The flexible approach delivered by TGA enabled builders work holes in structural elements to be detailed very early in the programme, which had cost and programme benefits.

A Level 2 BIM model was required for the project, with TGA being very proactive in developing this and guided the site team and other team members with the delivery of their respective elements.

TGA helped to provide a very technically demanding building successfully, which incorporated complex MEP, Architectural and Structural co-ordination.

Darryl Roe

M&E Design Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine

I have worked closely with TGA on many heritage projects. Many of these projects have been on complex ecclesiastical sites.

TGA provide clear and effective advice. The delivery team are conscientious and hardworking and have always given my clients and I an excellent attentive service from concept inception to completion, and post completion to ‘fine tune’.

They are positive members of the design team who are able to bring creative thinking and options to the process.

TGA work well with contractors, providing reliable information, and are effective at inspecting the works as part of quality control.

TGA’s experience in working on many heritage projects means they are well versed in the key challenges and issues faced by historic properties and the need for modern services.

Partner, Purcell Architects

Chris Cotton

I have known and worked with TGA for the last 20 years and have seen them grow from strength to strength to become one of the best design consultants in the UK. Their ability to not only give technical support but also build ability through 3d modelling and BIM is second to none.

TGA work well providing support through project bids and are always capable of delivering technical design schemes, regardless of the size, scale or complexity

Their expertise in BIM, as well as their varied experience, including how they manage the transition between design and construction, is always of benefit in achieving a best value solution.

National Frameworks Director, Imtech Engineering Services

Simon Preston