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One Centenary Way, a complex 13-storey 280,000sq ft commercial building directly over the Queensway Tunnel.

Sir Robert McAlpine Projects One Centenary Way Design, engineering, and construction excellence shaping a 13-storey landmark above the live A38 Queensway Tunnel One Centenary Way is a landmark development within Birmingham’s Paradise Masterplan. Designed by Glenn Howells Architects, with engineering input from Arup, this 13-storey commercial building, spanning approximately 280,000 square feet, redefines the city’s skyline and acts as a pivotal gateway to Birmingham’s bustling business district. Strategically positioned directly over the Queensway Tunnel, the project demonstrates cutting-edge design and engineering.

One Centenary Way showcases how technical ingenuity, sustainability, and bold design can converge to address complex urban challenges and create transformative developments.

Project summary Client: Hermes Sector: Commercial Value: £112m Size: 280,000 sq ft Region: Midlands Services: Pre-Construction, Construction Support, McAlpine Design Group Completion Date: 2023 Our in-house design expertise and lifting solutions Constructing One Centenary Way posed significant challenges due to its location directly above the live A38 Queensway Tunnel. This required a structural-led design prioritising minimal disruption to the tunnel while ensuring the building’s integrity and functionality. The building’s non-structural core necessitated innovative engineering solutions, including the use of the UK’s largest steel trusses and an external steel exoskeleton. We called upon the in-house expertise of McAlpine Design Group and McAlpine Lifting Solutions to facilitate this element of the works as careful planning was needed.

Key structural features include:

Steel Trusses: The building incorporates 16 transfer trusses, the largest spanning 34 metres in length, 6 metres in height, and weighing 116 tonnes. These trusses, fabricated in a specially-expanded factory in southern Scotland, provide both podium and lateral support in conjunction with the external exoskeleton. A 1,200-tonne mobile crane—one of the largest in the UK—was deployed to install these trusses, which are among the largest ever designed for a commercial building in the UK. Steel Exoskeleton: Weighing approximately 6,000 tonnes, the exposed steel exoskeleton not only supports the structure but also adds a striking industrial aesthetic, paying homage to Birmingham’s rich manufacturing heritage.

Design excellence

One Centenary Way seamlessly blends bold design with functionality, featuring an exposed steel exoskeleton that honours Birmingham’s industrial heritage while making a striking statement on the skyline. Its open-plan, adaptable office spaces offer modern, flexible environments supported by advanced systems for comfort and productivity.

At ground level, vibrant retail and leisure spaces foster community and transform the building into a dynamic urban destination. High-performance glazing, energy-efficient systems, and landscaped surroundings highlight its commitment to sustainability and urban biodiversity, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of Birmingham's Paradise Masterplan.

We are immensely proud of our work at Paradise and One Centenary Way is a significant part of that journey. A complex and challenging brief from the outset, this building represents the very best of collaborative working bringing together innovative engineering and design solutions to deliver a striking new landmark for the city that defines the next generation of sustainable workspace.

Dav Bansal Partner at Glenn Howells Architects Innovative engineering techniques The complexities of building above the live A38 Queensway Tunnel required advanced engineering solutions:

Piling Solutions: Over 100 piles were successfully installed above the operational tunnel using a combined continuous and end-bearing piling system. This innovative approach reduced noise, optimised geotechnical performance, and provided a vibration-free solution. A lightweight, low-headroom, high-torque rig, weighing 100 tonnes less than traditional rigs, was used to ensure safety and efficiency in the constrained urban environment. Damping System: To mitigate vibrations from the tunnel’s traffic, a state-of-the-art damping system was integrated into the design, ensuring structural stability and occupant comfort. Precision Construction: Advanced 3D modelling and digital tools were employed to optimise each stage of the construction process, ensuring seamless integration of the complex structural components.

Meet the team: One Centenary Way Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. As the construction of One Centenary Way, a major new landmark commercial building in the heart of Birmingham, was nearing completion, we caught up with members of the site team to look back at some of the project's many complexities and highlights.

Transcript 0:06 My name is Richard Graham, I am a Chief Engineer  on the OCW project. I've been doing this role for   0:11 about six months now. It entails ensuring that the  engineers follow the correct quality procedures.  0:16 Ensuring that subcontractors are following  endurance to the right standards.  0:20 This was built over the A38 Queensway tunnel so we had some rather large steel trusses. They were 35 meters long 0:29 and 135 tonnes so we had to bring in a specialist  crane which was only second in the country to lift   0:37 these over the tunnel. We had to specially  set up all the foundations over in the back corner   0:44 for the crane. So that was probably the biggest innovation on this project. 0:49 My highlight is probably seeing the project coming  together now we're coming to completion.  0:53 So over the past three months we've probably seen as  the drive to completion everything coming together   0:59 raise access floor going in, final decks  happening, snagging getting completed and 1:05 the cherry on top was once the architraves went on. The black stainless steel ones so pretty good   1:13 Hi, I'm Justin Hodges, I'm the Works Manager  and I do a little bit of everything so logistics, 1:17 look after the health and safety on site, try  to ensure the engineers are being helped   1:25 by the rest of the team and just conversing  with the project manager and the hierarchy   1:31 and making sure the messages are traveling through and everyone knows what they're supposed to be doing day by day. 1:38 Hi. I'm Emma Pay, I'm a Package Engineer for Sir Robert McAlpine at One Centenary Way. 1:43 I look after multiple packages at the moment  they revolving around the reception area. 1:48 Just out the window you'll be able to see the  A38 tunnel, so that's the tunnel that the   1:53 building is built on top of. So we've bridged over  the top of the tunnel and then built the office   1:58 block on top and we kept the tunnel open  for the whole duration of the works as well Sustainability Sustainability is at the heart of One Centenary Way, designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification. Key sustainable features include:

Energy Efficiency: High-performance glazing and advanced HVAC systems reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimal indoor environments. Recycled Materials: A significant portion of the steel used in the exoskeleton is recycled, lowering the building’s carbon footprint. Biodiversity Enhancements: Green spaces and landscaping surrounding the development promote urban biodiversity and create pleasant communal areas. View Image View Image View Image View Image One Centenary Way wins Best Commercial Workplace award Congratulations to our One Centenary Way project team after the building was named ‘Best Commercial Workplace’ at the BCO Midlands and Central Awards 2024.

Find out more One Centenary Way reaches practical completion Congratulations to the project team as Birmingham’s latest, and one of its largest contemporary commercial buildings, has reached its final construction milestone as part of the Paradise development.

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