Sustainability Report

The project's primary embodied-carbon strategy was refurbishment and adaptive reuse of an existing office building rather than demolition and reconstruction.

• Retention of the existing structural frame and building shell.
• Reuse of the majority of the building's concrete and steel structure.
• Avoidance of emissions associated with demolition and replacement.
• Reconfiguration of interiors through partition removal rather than structural alteration.
• Use of durable façade materials such as Trespa Meteon panels with long service life and low maintenance requirements.
• Upgrading existing building systems rather than constructing an entirely new facility.
• Landscape intervention integrated into existing site conditions.

The project achieved an 83% BREEAM Energy score, indicating substantial improvements in operational efficiency. 

•  Photovoltaic panels installed on the roof.
• Complete LED lighting upgrade.
• New mechanical and electrical systems with improved efficiency.
• Improved façade performance.
• Increased natural daylight penetration.
• Enhanced opportunities for natural ventilation.
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Bicycle storage supporting lower-carbon transportation.
• Water-efficiency measures reflected in the high BREEAM Water score (78%).

Service and maintenance emissions are reduced through:

• Retention of the existing building structure.
• Durable facade cladding with long replacement cycles.
• High-performance exterior envelope reducing maintenance frequency.
• LED lighting with extended lifespan and reduced replacement requirements.
• Modernized MEP systems designed for greater operational reliability.
• Open-plan interiors that reduce future renovation needs.
• Landscape design using Mediterranean planting suited to local climatic conditions and potentially lower irrigation demands.
• Reduced material replacement through adaptive reuse rather than reconstruction.