Case Study: Loaf Shack Wilmslow SK9
Project Overview & Existing Structure
- Location: 1 Macclesfield Rd, Wilmslow SK9 1BZ.
- Original Building: The property previously operated as a car showroom.
- Structural Framework: The building comprised a large twin-bay monopitch steel portal frame supplemented by an interior mezzanine floor.
- Modification Requirements: Due to the change in use, the existing structure required significant modification to suit retail operations.
Engineering Works & Strategy
- Intrusive Investigation: PSL carried out detailed intrusive investigations to evaluate the condition and capacity of the existing structural elements.
- Structural Inspection Report: A comprehensive structural inspection report was delivered, documenting key findings and structural constraints.
- Preliminary Strategy: The engineering team established a preliminary strategy specifically designed to facilitate the conversion into a Loaf Shack store.
Final Transformation
- Structural Adaptation: The rigorous engineering works successfully paved the way for the building’s redevelopment.
- Storefront Design: The completed retail space features a vibrant blue brick facade, large expansive glass windows, and signature Loaf branding.
- Photo Credit: Photographs provided by Loaf Shack.