Titanic building

The building presented a number of significant challenges in terms of fire safety and its innovative architectural design meant that the application of standard fire safety guidance could not be applied or allow for cost effective design solutions. We prepared a detailed fire strategy report for the development and engaged with the design team and the approving authorities throughout the design development stages of the project. 

Challenges faced included maintaining stair sizes to a minimum to allow the lettable floor area for exhibits and retail outlets to me maximised. In addition the central atrium space is a focal point in the building and acts as a primary circulation space on the journey through the building. The atrium space is heavily occupied and forms part of the escape route from the building. Standard fire safety approaches would not have permitted the atrium in its originally proposed form and as such fire engineering was used to justify its inclusion in the design of the building.