Sustainability
The 90 Long Acre redevelopment scheme consists of a major refurbishment and extension of the existing 1980s building. The development is an 8 storey building comprising 20,988m² (NIA) of office area and 1,903m² of retail (A1,D1,D2 and SG) area located on lower ground – and upper ground floors.
The office HVAC consisting of a mixed-mode design with openable façade elements allowing for natural ventilation and cooling when available to the perimeter zones. Hot water for space heating is provided by air source heat pumps and chilled water for cooling is generated via air cooled chillers. Multi function heat recovery air source heat pumps are utilised during simultaneous heating and cooling conditions for high efficiency operation.
The building services use a 4-pipe fan coil unit arrangement with various ventilation systems to suit the different use areas. Full building power back-up standby generation, UPS, security and access control and automatic blinds all formed part of the fit-out.
Watkins Payne carried out the Independent Design Review role for Block A at The Soapworks development.
Premier Inn has recently invested in the redevelopment of its Uxbridge hotel to provide increased accommodation options and better facilities for guests.
The office building is targeting Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A.
This project is a mixed use office and retail scheme which consists of a new double height roof extension and new Green Wall on Carnaby Street located in the heart of London’s Soho.