Arthrex UK
Location
Blythe Valley Business Park
Value
£5 Million
Total size
17,500 sqft
Developer
IM Properties
End user
Arthrex UK
BREEAM
Very Good
Plot A2 was a prestigious office development for IM Properties Plc. This A Rated building incorporated High efficiency VRV and MVHR technology is at the heart of the heating and ventilation systems along with high efficiency LED lighting with integrated daylight dimming and central intelligent controls.
The layout of Plot A2 had been arranged to work in conjunction with the surrounding context, simultaneously balancing the prominence of the new building from Central Boulevard whilst completing the curved formation of offices around the nearby island to create a harmonious street scene.
The orientation of the building and its position on the site has been driven by the location of the existing centralised access road, contributing a natural split around which the layout is structured. As such, the building is positioned along the north boundary, with a highly visible frontage that overlooks the parking to the south. The main entrance has been orientated to face the primary pedestrian access route to ensure legibility upon approach and seamlessly link into the existing Blythe Valley connections
The aesthetics and form of the new building were of particular emphasis, seeking to ingrain a corporate sensibility into the design while still including a strong focal point that establishes a unique identity.
Change in materiality, fenestration and projections were explored in various ways as a tool to break up the potentially singular elevations and maximise the flexibility of the floor plate. A particular point of emphasis was the treatment of the west and south facing elevations, which were ideal locations for prominent features that could enhance the buildings visibility across the business park.
