The project involved the demolition of an existing building and the redevelopment of the site to create a modern retail destination to enhance the park. The scheme delivers a new ALDI foodstore and a Starbucks drive-thru restaurant, complemented by high quality landscaping, parking facilities, and service infrastructure.
The completed development provides a high-quality retail environment designed to meet the operational requirements of the occupiers while delivering long-term durability and performance. The scheme enhances the local retail offering in Lincoln and supports future sustainability goals through integrated EV charging provision.
Site Preparation & Groundworks
- Demolition of existing building and clearance of site
- Historic infill material identified and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) from previous industrial use.
- Specialist foundation solutions to address challenging ground conditions.
ALDI Unit
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- 15m deep Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles with ground beams and suspended concrete slab.
- Uponor Quattro underfloor heating system beneath terazzo floor tiling.
- ALDI ‘Blade’ roof design with anthracite Kingspan KS1000RW composite roof panels and silver/anthracite KS1000MR wall panels.
- Thermally broken aluminium windows and secure Surelock McGill SL304 3-point panic hardware doorset.
- Internal fit-out by others.
Starbucks Drive-thru Unit
- Constructed to EMEA Store Design 2020 specification (without green roof)
- Siberian Larch timber cladding with Teknos coating to walls, soffits and facia areas
- Equitone Linea cladding in LT60 Hessian colour to feature zones.
- Rainscreen support systems, insulation boards, and breather membranes incorporated into wall build-up.
- Surelock A1 high-security doorset.
- Internal fit-out by others
External Works
- Customer and staff car parking to ALDI’s specification.
- Loading bay and service yard for ALDI store.
- Installation of soakaway attenuation tank (255m x 2m x 1.08m, 547m³ gross volume)
- Provision for future EV charging points.
VALUE: £3.90M
Scheme
Retail
Area
Lincolnshire
Location
Lincoln
Client
Lincolnshire Coop
Collaborations
Aldi
Starbucks
Architect
Framework Architects
Structural Engineer
BSP Consulting
Value
£2m - £5m
Period
47 weeks


















