The scheme brings the site back into active use with a high quality, energy efficient, contemporary building which is to achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘excellent’. The orientation of the building and the design of the facades have been carefully considered to maximise the use of natural daylight for lighting the interior of the office building, whilst minimising solar heat gain.

In excess of 500sqm of photovoltaic cells are being located on the roof, an energy centre with bio-mass boiler is also being utilised. In addition, the design is incorporating a duct reservation to enable the building to be connected to a district CHP system in the future. Public art is being incorporated, which will also be visible from the main road; the purpose of this is to enhance the approach to the building focusing on the main entrance.

The generous building proportions mean that it is being future proofed for higher occupation densities. We have also looked to the future in our development of the Fire Strategy which has allowed for further sub division of the building if required, making the current floor plate extremely flexible. This building offers great flexibility in its ability to increase occupancy levels.

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