Best Building: Conservation, alteration, or extension (Projects over £2m construction cost)
In this category there is one winning scheme and two commendations.
Client – The Howard Group
Main Contractor – Morgan Sindall
Architect – NBBJ
Project Manager – 3PM
Structural Engineer – Conisbee
M&E Engineer – David Bedwell & Partners
Planning Consultant – Shrimplin Brown
Fire Engineer & Approved Inspector – Build Insight
Health & Safety Advisor – MSAFE
BREEAM Assessor – Ensphere
Contractor Delivery Team
Technical Architect – R H Partnership Architects
M&E Engineer – Briggs & Forrester
Photo © Nick Guttridge
Judges’ Comments
“Formerly a 1970s car maintenance shed, The Works has been adapted creatively and brilliantly to become a thoroughly modern, stylish multiple occupancy business space. Retaining the existing concrete structure which defined the workshop space was a strong move, reportedly saving tonnes of embodied carbon by using the framework already on-site.
Careful implementation modern servicing and environmental standards, the introduction of a new mezzanine level and glazing, and strategic zoning of ventilation provision results in a flexible commercial proposition, organised around a wide central ‘Street’ accommodating shared facilities and offering social interaction, food trucks, and relaxing spaces.
The Works just works. It provides flexible and useful spaces for life sciences research and development and is in the process of creating a community of expertise which shows every likelihood of flourishing.”
