Victory Plaza

Redesigning in-situ concrete frame for innovative, fast-track build MMC approach

Walsh was appointed to the N08 project following a Stage D design review requested by Arcadis. Our proactive approach and strategic value engineering, most notably the optimisation of piling and reduction of tower core sizes, secured our appointment by Mace to deliver the structural implementation of the scheme.

Pioneering Modern Methods of Construction

During Stage E, Mace introduced a bold new construction concept: the Rising Factory. This innovative method involved building a steel-framed warehouse over the tower footprint, supported by jacks on the corner columns. The result was a fully enclosed, elevated construction site that:

• Reduced noise and environmental disruption
• Improved safety conditions
• Enabled year-round productivity

 
Inside the warehouse, two travelling cranes lifted materials into the structure, allowing simultaneous installation of cladding, bathroom pods, risers, utility cabinets, and partitions, all within a controlled environment.

Structural Transformation for MMC Delivery

To enable the Rising Factory, Walsh redesigned the building from an in-situ concrete frame to a fully precast solution. This included:

• Omnia flat slabs
• Twin-wall core construction

 
This transformation allowed for rapid floorplate installation, with each level completed in just one week, excluding second-fix and FF&E. With 98% of each floor constructed off-site, defects were dramatically reduced. By the final stages, floors were being completed in as little as 39 hours.