A Titanic project, Alpha Mechanical commence works on the former Harland & Wolff HQ, Belfast.

Alpha mechanical have recently commenced works on the prestigious luxury Titanic quarter hotel. The iconic buildings, where RMS Titanic and 1,000 other ships were conceived and designed, will include a new boutique hotel and public heritage space.

The works by Alpha Mechanical Services Ltd consists of the full design and build of the mechanical install. The project will consist of air conditioning, water services and ventilation to all areas of the grade A listed building.

The three-storey building in sandstone and brick was built in stages between c.1900-1919. The building was the administration and drawing office centre for the world famous Harland & Wolff shipyard.

Kerrie Sweeney, Chief Executive of Titanic Foundation, said: “The Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices are one of Northern Ireland’s most significant and important historical buildings.  It is a building of global significance where over 1,000 ships were designed including Titanic, Britannic and Olympic.  Today marks a key milestone in its long-awaited restoration.

“It’s almost 30-years since the Drawing Offices were used as a commercial premises, but now, thanks to the support from Heritage Lottery Fund and the partnership between ourselves and Titanic Quarter Ltd, we have the opportunity to bring them back to their former glory. This will give the public the opportunity to experience over a century of innovation and exceptional craftsmanship and allow the redevelopment of the rest of the building into a unique hotel.”