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Supporting piles JLP01_09_910103
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Date: 7th April 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
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Supporting piles JLP01_09_910103
Vintners Place, Upper Thames Street, Queenhithe, City of London. A view of the basement excavations below the transfer deck at Vintners Place showing the large diameter piles supporting the steel frame of the superstructure.
Laing undertook the £ 79m management contract for the construction of a 37, 000sqm high quality office development at Vintners Place between March 1989 and December 1992. Work on site began in June 1989 with the demolition of 10 buildings including Vintry House and Kennet Wharf on the riverside. The listed facade of Thames House along Queen Street Place was preserved and incorporated into the development. The project was the first within the City of London in modern times permitted to reclaim land from the Thames foreshore for its riverside facade. 319 secant piles were bored for the perimeter foundation wall with 90 large diameter under-reamed piles for the main foundations and 84 contiguous piles within the coffer dam
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1990s Atmospheric Construction Interior Office Underground
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate construction process of Vintners Place, a remarkable office development in the heart of City of London. The image captures the basement excavations below the transfer deck, revealing a mesmerizing sight of large diameter piles supporting the steel frame superstructure. Laing, entrusted with a management contract worth £79 million, undertook this ambitious project between March 1989 and December 1992. Commencing in June 1989 with the demolition of several buildings including Vintry House and Kennet Wharf along the riverside, Laing meticulously preserved and incorporated Thames House's listed facade into this modern masterpiece. What makes this endeavor truly groundbreaking is that it was granted permission to reclaim land from the Thames foreshore for its stunning riverside facade – an unprecedented feat within City of London during modern times. A total of 319 secant piles were bored for the perimeter foundation wall while 90 large diameter under-reamed piles formed essential main foundations. Additionally, 84 contiguous piles were strategically placed within the coffer dam. This photograph not only provides us with a glimpse into Vintners Place's underground world but also transports us back to an era when construction was both meticulous and awe-inspiring. Its atmospheric quality invites contemplation on how human ingenuity can shape our urban landscapes. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image serves as a testament to architectural excellence and innovation that continues to define our cityscape today.
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