York Station Water Tower
The Grade II listed water tower dates back to 1839, when it served the steam engines running from York’s original railway station, and is considered to be of high heritage significance. Brookbanks renovated the mechanical and electrical services in its workshop area to create a brass band practice room.
Our Role
The listed building required a particularly sensitive design approach to protect the integrity of its fabric. Because a brass band would practise in the room, good acoustic treatment was also needed to avoid sound spill to nearby homes.
The works replaced the existing lighting, power and fire alarm equipment and added heat pumps and an MVHR system to provide heating, cooling and ventilation without the need for gas.
The Outcome
Surface mounted galvanised conduit and outlets were used for the electrical services, avoiding intrusion into the walls and keeping the building’s industrial character.
The MVHR unit was placed in the store room so the acoustics of the practice room are not compromised, giving the band a comfortable, gas free space within a historic railway building.
Project Highlights
- Location: York
- Client: Network Rail / Alan Baxter & Associates
- Architect: KOC Architects
- Value: £650k
- Grade II listed, built 1839
- Heat pumps and MVHR, no gas
- Acoustic care to protect neighbours
- Services: Building Services, Acoustics