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Imperial House is a residential-led development delivering 60 high-quality apartments as the final phase of the Princes Gate regeneration project in Solihull town centre.
Imperial House delivers 60 apartments as the final phase of the Princes Gate regeneration project in Solihull town centre. The scheme forms part of a wider mixed-use transformation, bringing previously underutilised land into residential use and contributing to a well-connected neighbourhood.
A defining feature of the development is the reuse of an existing precast concrete multi-storey car park. Incorporating this structure into the residential scheme required a tailored engineering approach, bringing retained elements together with a new structural frame to support the accommodation above.
Reusing the precast concrete multi-storey car park required the original structure and foundations to be reassessed for residential loading and layouts.
Farrow Walsh developed a re-engineered foundation and structural solution that enabled retained elements to support the redevelopment. A steel frame formed a platform for the light gauge steel frame (LGSF) superstructure above, accommodating the new apartments while working with the existing structure below.
This approach made use of an existing asset and reduced the extent of replacement construction required.
The operational railway beside the site introduced constraints affecting the design and construction approach.
Farrow Walsh coordinated the structural proposals with these conditions in mind, considering the relationship between the retained car park, new construction and neighbouring railway. Addressing these interfaces helped the project team develop a practical approach to delivering the building within the available space.
Imperial House delivers 60 apartments as the final phase of the Princes Gate regeneration project, adding new homes within Solihull town centre.
The redevelopment has given a former car park a new residential purpose and completed another part of the wider neighbourhood. Its town-centre setting places residents close to existing amenities, helping connect the new homes with the surrounding area.
