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MAY 2018 57
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STANNAH PASSENGER/GOODS LIFTS REMASTER
ACCESS AND GOODS MOVEMENT IN MASSIVE
REGENERATION OF EMI’S THE OLD VINYL FACTORY
A triplex of customised Stannah
li s are delivering vital o ice
access and goods movement in the
Record Store, an Art Deco, former
record-pressing factory and part of
the £250m regeneration of The Old
Vinyl Factory, erstwhile home of
record label EMI, located in Hayes,
West London.
Think Pink Floyd, The Beatles,
The Rolling Stones… that’s some
heritage to live up to, but the
traction, 21-person passenger/goods
liª and two 13-person passenger-only
liª s are on point, delivering easy
people-access and movement of
supplies between six floors (21.75m)
in this landmark building designed
by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners and
recently reimagined into 84,705 sq. ª
of high-end o‰ ice space.
The triplex operates in wallmounted
shaª s in the spacious liª
lobby, an integral part of the compact,
central core. Their design supports an
e‰ icient blueprint that also minimises
the structural impact on the building.
This core also doubles as a
fire-fighting shaª , comprising a
firefighting stair, mechanically
ventilated firefighting lobby and a
firefighting liª – one of the 13-person
passenger liª s.
All three liª s are finished in satin stainless steel
throughout with an overall image that is simple,
neutral and robust. They have design and function
features in common such as:
Ceilings: white painted steel sheet.
Floors: rubber sheet to complement the
liª lobbies
Motor cabinets: located conveniently to the
exterior side of each liª .
Car operating panels: feature verticals in hot
orange.
Silver, half-height mirrors: to rear wall, reflecting
light and space.
Triplex li controls: allow all three liª s to be
in service for passengers and for the service liª
function to be called independently for goods
deliveries.
Autodialler: for passenger-reassurance – an
automatic phone call system for use in emergencies,
installed in accordance with the Health and Safety
regulation changes of 1999.
Compliance with all safety standards and
regulations: inc. EN81-70 for optimum health and
safety; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; EN81;
BS7255; BS5588 (where applicable); BS8300; The
Liª Regulations; Liª ing Operations and Liª ing
Equipment Regulations 1998; and The Machinery
Regulations and good working practice. The 1600kg,
heavy duty passenger/goods liª also o‰ ers the
added benefit of a VIP button for priority usage, and
low-level bump rails for added protection when
shiª ing awkward/heavy trolley-loads.
An important design feature is the custom
graphics that link past and present to visually
illustrate the building’s musical pedigree.
Laura Manzotti, Marketing Manager at developer,
U+I, comments: “The Old Vinyl Factory is evolving
in to a one-of-a-kind neighbourhood comprising
18 acres of o‰ ices, new homes, innovation and
educational hubs, restaurants, shops, gym, cinema
and a live music venue. The Stannah liª s ensure
that people of all mobilities enjoy democratic
access throughout the Record Store’s vast, openplan,
light-saturated floors. Importantly, the eyecatching,
informative graphics also pay homage to
the development’s unique roots.”
The triplex also ensures that the premises’
owners comply with the Equality Act 2010, with
the added benefit of six liª maintenance visits in
the first year – part of a liª -servicing plan delivered
by London and the South East (Dartford) branch
of Stannah Liª Services, a nationwide network
providing 24/7, year-round liª servicing and
support.
Stannah worked as part of a multidisciplinary
team that included developers, U+I, contractor,
Charles Edward, and architects, Studio Egret West,
to create 21st-century access and goods movement
in an early 20th-century building, for the foreseeable
future.
www.stannahliŠ s.co.uk contact@stannah.co.uk 01264 343777
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