The project involved the creation of new treatment rooms and reception areas within the existing health suite accommodation. The Practice was responsible for the design and site monitoring of the related mechanical, electrical and public health services installations. The works had to be carried out whilst the health and spa facilities were maintained in operation, representing significant technical challenges.
The refurbishment provides office space, along with the ground floor being granted A1 retail use. High-level exposed services were designed to give an industrial warehouse feel. The offices are heated and cooled by independent variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air source heat pump systems and illuminated by suspended linear LED fittings.
The Practice was responsible for designing and monitoring the refurbishment of the kitchen facilities.
Watkins Payne carried out the Independent Design Review role for Block A at The Soapworks development.
This prestigious development is focused on delivering best-in-class workplace standards while achieving high levels of sustainability, occupant wellbeing and energy efficiency.
The building is provided with natural ventilation and LTHW heating to the showroom and office areas, plus the toilets which also receive hot water from the same boiler installation.
Located in the heart of Slough, the office building at 25 Windsor Road has been transformed.