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.
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.
1000 Hillswood Park is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’, EPC target of ‘A’ and a NABERS UK Design Reviewed Target Rating of 5.0 Stars.
The speculative office space is fitted out to a Category A standard and will be British Council of Offices (BCO) Guide to Specification 2019 compliant. The refurbishment has adjusted the temperature control zones to pull them better in line with the BCO recommendations than currently provided.
The Grade II listed 21 St James’ Square building has been refurbished to offer 89,000ft² of high quality office accommodation, for which Watkins Payne supplied building services engineering, vertical transportation engineering, energy consultancy to achieve an BREEAM ‘Very Good’ and EPC B rating.
Watkins Payne was involved with the Fetter Yard project on 86 Fetter Lane for 5 years and provided the MEP services design and BREEAM assessment.
The Practice was responsible for the design and site monitoring of the related mechanical, electrical and public health services installation.
