Bookending the 2025 façade refurbishment on Moray Place is the new rear wall that was part of the building strengthening we designed in 2018 involving creation of large circular openings to provide outdoor experience and outlook from the new apartments and the offices below.
The significant challenge facing the builders, was how to construct the large circular openings with rounded intrados. No sharp corners, but a friendly, smooth surface for apartments guests to touch and lean on while enjoying the sun and roofscape views towards The Octagon and hills beyond.
The exterior wall was strengthened with a thin coat of concrete sprayed onto the old surface, reinforced with steel mesh that was fixed to the masonry.
Holes were cut and the discs removed by crane, then the openings were fitted with a reinforcing cage, poured in concrete, then finished with plaster, decorative ceramic tiles and paint.
