SH Structures have been working through the night to erect Runs 1 and 2 of the Shoal. Last week Daniel Rea from our studio joined them in the early hours and managed to capture some of the erection process. SH are now moving on to Run 3 and the Grove Clouds. By the end of February 2012 the steel structure will be complete. The next major event will be on Wednesday 22nd February when the first Shoal Leaves arrive on site.

Shoal Run 02 from behind

The steel trunks for Shoal Run 1 are craned into position

Steelworkers connect the individual trunks

Studio Egret West has received planning permission for the first phase of the £250 million renovation of The Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes. 

The Gatefold Building will comprise 132 apartments, a café and workshop spaces as well as a children’s play area. The Gatefold Building is the first phase of the Old Vinyl Factory masterplan which will provide new jobs, homes and cultural facilities for the people of Hayes. 

In the last few days  ten new trunks have been erected giving an idea of the Shoal scale

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