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El Khayyat Centre 1

Commercial

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El Khayyat Centre 1

Commercial

A comprehensive scope on an existing commercial building, from structural modification and façade works to finishes, parking and external works. The highlight was opening up the building by removing its circular elevator core and stair, then rebuilding the slabs on new steel supports.

Scope of Works

  • Steel structure
  • Mechanical stone
  • Curtain wall
  • Reinforced concrete ramp
  • Block walls
  • Cement plaster and wall painting
  • Marble installation
  • Gypsum ceilings
  • Basalt stone flooring
  • Asphalt works
  • Park entrance gate
  • Side lighting
  • Epoxy coating
  • Core and column removal with steel support
Structural Modification

Core removal & slab rebuild

Opening up an existing commercial building by removing its circular elevator core and stair.

1 · RemoveThe circular elevator core and the surrounding stair were taken out.
2 · RebuildThe slabs were rebuilt across the former opening.
3 · SupportNew steel supports carry the rebuilt slabs, keeping the building safe throughout the works.

Also on this project: removal of an existing column with new support for the slab above, alongside entrances, parking and office works.

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