Imperial College London is developing this new building as part of its major expansion into White City, a new, multi-disciplinary innovation district. The university has outgrown its historic South Kensington campus and needs space to continue expanding world-leading research in science, engineering, medicine and business.
The project brief was to deliver below-ground stormwater attenuation that will protect a constrained West London urban site from surface water flooding, safeguard ongoing construction and future campus operations at Imperial College London’s White City Campus, and support the wider vision for a robust, viable and interconnected academic environment.
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The attenuation system had to fit within a constrained urban site and operate effectively within a multi-phase, live construction environment. It also needed to support Imperial College London’s long-term objectives while meeting Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s planning and adoption requirements. While the College’s wider vision focuses on creating an interconnected campus that fosters collaboration and innovation, the attenuation system forms a fundamental component of the site’s infrastructure. Its role is to ensure stormwater is managed safely and responsibly, supporting the long-term resilience and minimising the ecological impact of the new development.
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