Fire Design Solutions applies its expertise to London housing project

Fire Design Solutions, smoke ventilation

Fire Design Solutions is designing and installing its mechanical and natural smoke-venting systems for a distinctive new housing development in south London. Century House in Bermondsey is a single curved block varying in height from six to nine storeys. There is also car-park extraction system.

Owned and managed by the L&Q Housing Association, the 154-unit building combines private and affordable premises, including social rented and communal space.

The contract was awarded by Higgins Construction.

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