Acting on behalf of Oxford Properties the practice has undertaken both decarbonisation and Cat A refurbishment within the circa 350,000ft2 office led building while maintaining full operation for existing tenants throughout.
The decarbonisation project has adopted the principles to reduce energy demand and remove fossil fuel fed plant. This includes the installation of new air source heat pumps and central main ventilation systems heat recovery, that has contributed significantly to the improved EPC for the building, plus improving long-term energy performance.
On some of the office floors Cat A refurbishment has created new modern space with upgraded interiors, roof terrace improvements and enhanced amenity provision. The interiors design solution adopted the principle of high-level raft ceilings with integrated lighting, along with an element of exposed services, to deliver a clean aesthetic.
Watkins Payne provided MEP services and EPC assessment expertise for these projects and is currently working on further improvements to the building’s reception space and amenities.
Quay Place in Birmingham is situated next to the Utilita Arena which is a sport, exhibition and a concert venue. The works consisted of a new structure to contain the main reception, meeting room, changing facilities and a café for the site.
1000 Hillswood Park is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC target of ‘A’ and a NABERS UK Design Reviewed Target Rating of 5.0 Stars.
The Fitzrovia W1 is an 88,000 sq. ft. mixed-use scheme at 247 Tottenham Court Road.
Building 600 located at Aztec West Business park in Bristol has been refurbished to offer 12,500ft² of high quality office accommodation, for which Watkins Payne supplied building services engineering, vertical transportation engineering, BREEAM duties and energy consultancy to achieve an BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC B rating.
Academy House was refurbished to provide 22,100ft² of high quality office accommodation. Watkins Payne supplied building services engineering which saw the 3rd to 6th floor including the ground floor reception of Academy House converted into open plan office areas and reception. This became the London headquarters for Sports Direct.
