Audi Edinburgh
Sighthill Estate, Edinburgh
Project Details
Client
Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
Architect
Taylor Design
Completed
February 2009
Value
£5.09 million
Status
Completed
Project Overview
Detailed information about the Audi Edinburgh project
Project Overview
This project involved the construction of a premium Audi sales and servicing facility on a brownfield site at Sighthill Estate on the west side of Edinburgh. The development transformed a former industrial site into a sophisticated automotive retail environment, demonstrating successful brownfield regeneration for commercial use.
Technical Details
The structural engineering solution addressed the challenges of brownfield development, including ground conditions assessment and contamination considerations. The facility design incorporated Audi's premium brand standards with sophisticated structural solutions for showroom presentation and servicing operations. The building envelope was designed to high standards for energy efficiency and customer comfort.
Challenges
Key engineering challenges included working with brownfield site conditions and potential contamination issues. The development required careful site preparation and structural solutions appropriate for the ground conditions. Integration of Audi's premium brand requirements with practical site constraints demanded innovative engineering approaches.
Outcomes
The completed facility provides Audi with a prestigious Edinburgh presence while demonstrating successful brownfield site regeneration. The project combines premium automotive retail presentation with efficient operational capabilities, creating a facility that serves both brand requirements and community regeneration objectives in the Sighthill area.
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