The store’s steel structure is enclosed on the remaining three sides by six-metre high walls of silver profiled cladding, while the unloading bays and plant are clad in blue engineering brick to express and ensure robustness. Construction of the supermarket, petrol station and parking for 550 cars was completed in 26 weeks.
Sainsbury’s Watford
This Sainsbury’s takes the form of a modern box, low to the ground with carefully concealed plant and services. The west facade features a ‘shop-front’ glass wall, giving glimpses of the activity inside and glowing at night.
Client: J Sainsbury
Location: Watford
Status: Completed 1995
Services Engineer: Roberts and Partners
Structural Engineer: WSP
Main Contractor: RCGM
Photography: Chris Gascoigne
Awards: RIBA Award for Architecture 1996, Civic Trust Award 1997
Sainsbury’s Watford
This Sainsbury’s takes the form of a modern box, low to the ground with carefully concealed plant and services. The west facade features a ‘shop-front’ glass wall, giving glimpses of the activity inside and glowing at night.
Client: J Sainsbury
Location: Watford
Status: Completed 1995
Services Engineer: Roberts and Partners
Structural Engineer: WSP
Main Contractor: RCGM
Photography: Chris Gascoigne
Awards: RIBA Award for Architecture 1996, Civic Trust Award 1997