This scaffold design project in the heart of Merchant Square, Paddington, involved a series of bespoke bridge support frames and pedestrian access solutions, designed to facilitate essential maintenance works while maintaining safe, continuous access around a busy public space.
Our scope focused on providing a robust scaffold design that could accommodate both heavy loading from works overhead and the need to keep key pedestrian routes operational below. Several structural bridge support frames were required to span walkways and other sensitive areas, minimising ground-level disruption and avoiding conflicts with underground services.
Design challenges included coordinating tie positions on a modern building with limited connection points and planning for varied live loads, including plant and material storage at high level. We worked closely with the scaffold contractor and site team to produce phased drawings that supported efficient build sequences and prioritised safety throughout.
Additionally, temporary pedestrian tunnels were incorporated beneath the bridge structures to maintain public access and ensure full compliance with site safety standards. Each structure was designed in accordance with current TG20:21 and bespoke engineering principles where required.
This project is a strong example of scaffold design in London that balances structural complexity with public interface, demonstrating how carefully considered designs can support both access and safety in high-footfall urban environments.
Whether it’s complex structural bridging or sensitive site logistics, we deliver scaffold design solutions that respond to real-world construction needs across the UK and Ireland.