Overview

Over 1800m2 of Stonebound resin bound permeable paving has been installed at King's College London to upgrade the existing surfacing for the university's historic quadrangle. The Strand Quad has been a part of King’s since the original university building (the King’s Building) was completed in 1831.

Requirement

This project aimed to modernise and improve the surface of the Quad, and provide engineering research laboratories and teaching space for new undergraduate engineering programmes in Strand Campus Quad basement levels -1 and -2.

A significant part of the plan was to remove the tired, worn asphalt and replace it with a new resin bound gravel surface, releveling and refurbishing the King’s Building steps.

The requirement was to provide a clean, modern looking finish whilst remaining sympathetic to the Quad’s history and its surrounding, including the King’s Building and the East Wing of Somerset House, which are both Grade I listed. The paving needed to be decorative, low maintenance and durable with good slip resistance for the historic courtyard.

Solution

Addagrip approved contractor TP Surfacing & Coatings was first contacted about the project by Farrans in March 2009 to assist with the design, specification and installation of over 1800m2 of surfacing at the university. Stonebound permeable resin bound paving was selected to create the two-colour design in bespoke blends. Work commenced on the transformation in April 2022.

Outcome

The surfacing was completed in May 2022 to the client’s satisfaction.