Listed building or place reference: HE1917 Historic site reference Property Fort Regent - Leisure Centre Roof Road name Le Mont de la Ville Parish St. Helier LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 2 Category Sport / recreation building Statement of significance The roof structure is an ambitious and ingenious solution for the problems of the site: irregular shape, necessity of large open spaces, wind loads, limited access, relationship to the existing structure. Calculations of the domed structure extended knowledge of the behaviour of braced shells. This structure demonstrates innovation in technology, material and technique. Also of note is the way in which the structure was designed to fill in a space defined by the existing fort walls. Recommendation that the roof structure (but not interior fit out) is added to the listing of the Fort for its architectural and scientific interest. Context n/a External Description A long coffin shaped structure rising above the original ramparts of the fort. An irregular, wavy roof with a domed section at the centre. The roof material is white corrugated metal sheeting with areas of patent glazing to N and S ends. The walls are formed of a deep fascia of corrugated metal sheeting running above patent glazing. Internal Description The irregular shaped fort parade has been divided into three major sections: two open areas with undulating roof at the narrow ends and a central rotunda hall with domed roof between. The 'tent' roof: portal frames of varying span, running E/W, support curved lattice beams which carry a tent-like roof of corrugated steel decking. The stanchions of the portal frames are triangular in section, rising from a point at ground level to a wide haunch. The narrow N and S ends rise with areas of patent glazing; hip girders and space frames are supported on a portal frame and a central pylon. The ceiling has a checkerboard of white panels fixed to the underside of decking. The dome: 51m clear span, 6.7m rise of dome. 36 vertical braced cantilever frames are positioned around the rotunda perimeter with a ring beam at the base of a quadrilateral framed grid dome. Special interest Architectural,Scientific For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size Back to search results
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