Sustainability Report

The primary embodied carbon reduction strategy was adaptive reuse:

• Retention of the existing structural frame and foundations

• Preservation of structural grid and core configuration

• Reuse of existing terrazzo stair finishes

• Conversion of basement parking into office accommodation (avoiding new extension)

• FSC®-certified timber products

• EPD-backed product specifications

• Modular and demountable furniture

• Off-site pre-milling of doors to reduce waste

By avoiding demolition and new structural construction, the project significantly reduced emissions associated with concrete and steel production (A1–A3 stages).

Operational carbon reduction measures include:

• Smart building management systems controlling HVAC and lighting

• Zoned mechanical services

• Energy-efficient lighting (LED systems)

• Demand-controlled ventilation

• Flexible occupancy planning

• Natural light introduced into the basement via new light wells

• High-performance acoustic zoning reducing need for mechanical compensation

These measures reduce operational energy loads compared to conventional refurbishment practice.

Strategies to reduce long-term lifecycle emissions:

• Exposed and accessible services for easy maintenance

• Pre-engineered, factory-finished doors reducing replacement frequency

• Durable laminate finishes in high-traffic areas

• Modular, demountable furniture systems

• Lightweight internal partitions

• Provision for future plant zone capacity

• Zoned MEP systems allowing selective upgrade

These measures reduce embodied carbon associated with repeated strip-out and refit cycles.