11 Belgrave Road

Our MEP strategy is focused on minimising carbon in operation and arming the building users with information and flexibility to aid this. Passive ventilation and thermal mass are supported by smart mechanical ventilation with display screens to inform occupants of real-time energy use. Heating and cooling is provided by air source heat pumps located in the basement, which freed up an additional floor of useable space, and carbon filters improve air quality for the building users.

We are also supporting client, Quadrum, with targeting Wiredscore platinum and Smartscore platinum, which gives potential tenants assurance that the building will deliver an exceptional user experience, be adaptable to a particular tenant’s needs and be fully future-proofed so that the building can continue being used for many years to come.

The design life of the existing structure has been extended, reducing embodied and whole life carbon whilst creating a flexible workspace; 35% of the existing 1950s concrete structure and foundations were retained to reduce the embodied carbon of the project.

Accessible amenity spaces and good natural light with openable windows and smart environmental controls contribute to this healthy workspace. Wellbeing was a key priority for this project, with interior spaces designed with low-environmental impact, bio-based and recycled materials, for a domestic and welcoming feel. 

A new garden courtyard and green roofs on the first and eighth floors will provide a rainwater buffer, purify the air, and help regulate indoor and ambient temperatures. A species-rich planting plan offers a range of invertebrate habitats to support biodiversity. Sustainable Drainage Systems in the landscaping mimic natural hydrological processes, attenuating rainfall runoff.