Kings Cross Roof

Robinson Kenning & Gallagher produced a Listed Building Application with WYG on behalf of our clients Network Rail. Network Rail is proposing to refurbish and upgrade Kings Cross Station. This Application related to the proposed renewals work and specifically to the Main Train Shed which comprises of two separate barrels roof separated by a central spine wall.

The Client Brief required a detailed survey of the Main Train Shed Roof which coversdetailed structural assessments and inspection together with a condition survey of both the interior and exterior fabric to the roof coverings.

Over a ten month period regular meetings were held with Camden Conservation Planners and English Heritage representatives, in order to relate the results of the structural investigations and to develop an acceptable proposed designfor the refurbishment of the Main Train Shed.

A presentation was made to Camden Conservation Planners and English Heritage identifying the alternative designoptions for addressing structural concernsrelating to wind tunnel test results, impact ofsnow and snow drifts, recommendations forimproving performance of the bow string purlins.