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The Lots Road Power Station is shown from the side.

Lots Road Power Station

Power packs for a former power station

Usage Office & Residential
Solution 230 V smoke extraction, Smoke Extraction SHEV, Controlled natural ventilation CNV
Year 2024
Location United Kingdom
Architect Formation Architects
The D+H CDP Twin chain drives, with 2 chains per drive, open the roof windows powerfully and reliably.

A historic landmark on the Thames is getting a unique ventilation solution thanks to precise collaboration

Built in 1902, Lots Road Power Station was once London's largest power station, supplying the London Underground. As part of the Chelsea Waterfront master plan, it was transformed from an industrial, Victorian relic into a modern residential and business centre. Today, the building, which is located directly on the Thames, houses 260 luxury apartments and commercial premises, designed by the London-based firm Formats Architects. The listed façades and chimneys have been restored, while innovative and sustainable designs inside ensure contemporary use – a true ‘building within a building’. Particularly noteworthy is the positive effect of the continued use of the existing building structure, which significantly reduces the consumption of resources and makes the project a model of sustainable development. These efforts have been positively evaluated by environmental standards such as BREEAM, EcoHomes and EPC. At the heart of the project is an impressive, spacious shopping mall, whose fully opening glass roof provides natural light and fresh air, creating an outdoor atmosphere in the middle of the building.

The particular challenge in implementing the glass roof was the realisation of the ventilation solutions. Over 240 chain drives of the type CDP-Twin (2 chains per drive with a total of 3000 Newton force of pressure) with a visually matching RAL coating were mounted on custom-made steel frames. These drives open the double-wing ventilation flaps from the façade manufacturer Raico, which have a weight of 225 kg and a stroke of 1500 mm. The window sections, each 15 metres long and equipped with eight ventilation openings, were extensively tested before installation and delivered as complete sections, which significantly reduced the installation effort on site.

A decentralised operation via six D+H control panels, housed in watertight metal enclosures with heating and ventilation systems, ensures reliable operation in all weather conditions while preserving the historic character of the building.

The careful planning and technical sophistication of the D+H solutions are crucial to the success of the redesign of the Lots Road Power Station. They ensure both functionality and safety, as well as the preservation of the historic ambience.

For this great project and the outstanding partnership, D+H UK and Raico were awarded the Atmosphere Award 2024 – “Special Mention Partnership”.

Used products

D+H high-performance chain drive CDP-TW 3000-800-K-BSY+

CDP-TW 3000-K-BSY+
High-performance chain drive
230 V AC / 50 Hz / 214 VA
3000 N
800 mm - 1500 mm
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