22 Lewington Street - Southern Steel Warehouse

Xeros Piccolo Consulting Engineers provided comprehensive civil and structural engineering design services for the extension of the Southern Steel warehouse, delivering a solution tailored to the operational demands of a heavy industrial facility.

The structural design incorporated steel portal frames integrated with a gantry crane system, enabling the safe, efficient movement of steel products throughout the warehouse. Structural detailing was carefully developed around the day-to-day usability of the building, ensuring the crane loads, clearances, and operational workflows were fully accommodated. This user-focused approach supported streamlined material handling and enhanced overall efficiency of business operations.

The civil engineering scope included the design of site drainage and heavy-vehicle turning paths around the expanded structure. These elements were critical to meeting fire safety and access requirements associated with a large, isolated industrial building, including emergency vehicle access and compliance with relevant standards.

Through close coordination of the civil and structural disciplines, the final design delivered a robust, practical, and compliant warehouse extension that supports efficient operations while maintaining safety, functionality, and long-term performance.