Ambar Kelly’s revolutionary riser shaft flooring system, RiserSafe®, has been chosen for the redevelopment of 2 Aldermanbury Square, a vibrant city centre hub. The project, set to deliver more than 300,000ft² square feet of commercial space, incorporates the patented RiserSafe® solution to guarantee unparalleled safety throughout the construction phase and provide added security for occupants upon completion. 

Situated in the heart of the City of London, this ambitious development entails the demolition of an existing building and reuses some of the steel for the new building, in order to reduce the carbon footprint. Positioned close to St Paul’s, Bank and Moorgate underground stations, and with added pedestrian routes, the development offers convenience for commuters. Plans include a double-height entrance, a striking central atrium and 20,000ft² floor plates, offering a large, attractive and fresh workspace, with extensive energy efficiency measures being incorporated into the design. 

Lendlease is working on behalf of GPE to bring the plans to life, with Keltbray as the contractor responsible for the substructure and William Hare as the contractor responsible for the superstructure. The redevelopment has a concrete substructure and concrete core, with Ambar Kelly providing our modular riser floor for the substructure with 52 units (80m²⁾ and for the superstructure 302 units (373m²⁾ of bespoke designed and manufactured with our advanced 3-D modelling in the virtual world. The client has an ambitious challenge to reduce the carbon footprint over this new development, making it an exemplar building for the future, which we are happy to support. 

Our non-combustible riser flooring solution is designed to meet the specific interface requirements of each project. The RiserSafe® flooring system is a complete solution for riser shafts, that works with all structural frame types and is installed as the structure is formed. This prevents the dangerous risks of fire and falling from height in a single product. Our permanent, bespoke and flexible flooring solution provides benefits to all key parties within the supply chain, allowing other disciplines to continue their work on the project without hindrance, while also offering enduring safety and structure.

Lendlease and Ambar Kelly share a vision for a sustainable future, which is evident in their collaboration on the 2 Aldermanbury Square development project. The project features a blue roof water attenuation system, solar shading, and a 10% increase in ecology through landscaping. Both companies plan to meet regularly during the project to discuss low-carbon building practices and experimental ideas. 

The project team chose Ambar Kelly's carbon-neutral RiserSafe® flooring over traditional fall protection products like GRP due to its buildability and flexibility. The units are manufactured off-site and supplied on-site complete, reducing the build time dramatically. For such an important community building, an effective and safe system was needed not only to protect workers during construction but also to ensure the building shafts don’t act as clear chimneys and remains resistant to fire throughout its life.

The use of Risersafe® in the redevelopment of 2 Aldermanbury Square is a testament to Ambar Kelly's commitment to safety and innovation. With its advanced design and buildability, it is no wonder that this revolutionary product was chosen over traditional fall protection solutions. The project is set to reshape London’s office landscape and provide a safe and secure space for occupants.