TDS - CASE STUDY

Lidl, Erdington -
Behind The Glass Curtain
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SITE:

Erdington, Birmingham
TYPE:

Commercial

SERVICES:

Architectural Metalwork
YEAR:

2017
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Introduction
As part of a nationwide expansion programme to
increase their market presence, Lidl are remodelling
many existing stores to include an onsite bakery.
Alongside the introduction of a bakery, floor space is
being increased to accommodate additional product
lines. These improvements follow a strict design brief
laid down for a number of new stores that have also
been commissioned.

This case study relates to Lidl, Erdington that at first

appeared to be a typical remodel, however, after the
design process commenced, it was clear this would not
be the case. As such TDS worked closely with sister
company Design4Structures and AGS, the Glass
Curtain Walling providers, to develop the design of
the frame and associated connections within the
parameters of the client’s strict design brief.
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Scope Of Services
• Curtain wall frame designs
• Curtain wall frame connection designs
• Steel to concrete connection designs
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Outcome
The proposed new façade had to be delivered in line with Lidl’s strict
design brief that had been issued at tender stage. The design
specified single span curtain walling, but because the building height
was far taller than any store that had previously been remodelled,
there would be no mid-point support for the glazing to be tied back
to. Therefore, it was clear that using an aluminium curtain wall
system was not going to be appropriate for this project.

After a thorough, structural design check on the proposed curtain

wall system it was decided that introducing a mid-point steel would
be needed to achieve the Lidl design brief. Once the steel was
introduced the curtain walling then became double span and that
allowed the standard 250mm curtain wall box section to be used.
The internal tie back steel was hidden from view externally by a
ribbon panel section that ran the full width of the building.

The duration of the project was limited to 7 weeks to minimise

disruption to trading. By working closely with AGS our team was
able to design the frame, all its associated connections, including
steel to concrete connections, and three sets of bi-parting doors on
time and within budget.

IMAGE:
Napper Architects
ARCHITECT:

DarntonB3
MAIN CONTRACTOR:

ISG PLC
CLIENT:

Lidl
ALUMINIUM CURTAIN WALLING MANUFACTURE:

AllGlass Systems Limited

Tel: 01952 225835

Email: enquiries@tdsmidlands.co.uk

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Hadley Park East, Telford, TF1 6QJ