Two Friargate
A premier 12-storey office building in the centre of Coventry
The primary structure of the building comprises a composite construction utilising steel frames and reinforced concrete. The façade consists of a unitised curtain wall system with stone faced precast panels. The exterior is dominated by large high performance glass panels. The façade incorporates innovative shading systems to manage heat gain and contribute to the building’s sustainability. Constructing the façade entirely off-site meant it could be delivered more cost-effectively and accurate façade design.
Two Friargate is Coventry’s most sustainable office building, with low-carbon infrastructure and cutting-edge green technologies and heating systems, and full-height glazing to maximise natural light and offer panoramic views of the city. Around 106 tonnes of carbon were saved during construction by employing advanced building techniques.
Interface Façade Engineering initially conducted a peer review of the RIBA stage 2 information submitted for planning. During stage 3 (developed design) and stage 4 (technical design), Interface worked together with the architect Allies and Morrison to refine the design from concept to final technical details towards tender stage.
During tender stage Interface actively participated by reviewing tender returns, performing cost-analysis and attending tender interviews.
At RIBA stage 5 Interface were retained as part of the client monitoring team to carry the review of the cladding contractor design documents, attending factory and off-site testing processes and attending site inspections. Practical completion of the project was achieved in May 2024.
Client: Friargate Coventry LLP | Developer: Cannon Kirk, Coventry City Council | Architect: Allies and Morrison | Main Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland | Cladding Contractor: Norman Underwood (curtain wall), Techrete (stone-faced precast) | Structural Engineer: Capita Symonds Structures | Services Engineer: MTT Ltd | Facade Engineer: Interface Facade Engineering