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Case Studies

Case Studies
Project       External Refurbishment of the Lasdun Building, Christ's College Cambridge, by Gunite
Client       Christs College, Cambridge
Duration       14 Weeks
Value       £1M

The Lasdun Building at Christs College, Cambridge, is a very distinctive structure designed by Denys Lasdun and built in 1969 to provide living accommodation for students. The design won considerable architectural acclaim, and is one of a number of similar buildings to be found on university campuses in East Anglia.

 

Gunite (Eastern) Ltd were appointed as Main Contractor in the summer of 2003 to carry out the complete external refurbishment.

 

Scope of Works:

  • Concrete repairs
  • Coating and mastic jointing renewal
  • Deck membrane application
  • Roof waterproofing
  • Window renewal
  • External lighting upgrade and protection
  • Safety line and balustrade protection
  • Paving works