Burrows Court

Amatrix was employed by James Cubitt Partners to act as the structural engineers on this project, providing concrete detailing design and ongoing structural inspections.

Refurbishment of a 20-storey high-rise ex-council authority tower block containing 130 flats, 54 with one bedroom and 76 with two bedrooms.

The building was constructed using the Wimpey ‘No fines’ system, which does not provide adequate levels of thermal insulation. A new external insulated render system and efficient replacement windows were proposed to address this issue, whilst simultaneously providing a more attractive external appearance. Amongst other facilities, the project introduced a concierge unit to oversee an extended ground floor lobby.

Containing 130 flats (54 one bedroom and 76 two bedroom) the block needed full refurbishment and upgrade to create new social housing and to allow the site to comply with contemporary energy and living standards.

Structural inspections site images of internal concrete structure

The 20-storey landmark ex-local authority Burrows Court tower block site lies in Sneinton, a mile to the east of Nottingham City Centre.