We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

We recently submitted our planning application for 68-71 Newman Street.

1 Farnham Road
2nd Floor, 63 Poland Street, 

Soho, London W1F 7NY

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  1. Overview
  2. Responsibility & Statistics
  3. Learnings
  4. Additional

1 Farnham Road South East

Overview
  • Client
    Orchard Street
  • Size
    72,269 sq ft
  • Role
    Development Manager
  • Project Status
    Planning
  • BREEAM
    Outstanding
  • EPC
    A
  • Wiredscore
    Platinum
  • RESET
    Accredited
We’re transforming a 1990s three storey building adjacent to Guildford train station, doubling the size of the building while reusing as much of the existing structure as possible. Updates will include a new façade and all new building services to make the building completely electric and sustainable. In line with the client’s extensive policies and our own strong focus on ESG, the building will be a best in class showcase of environmentally aware construction.

Key changes will be revitalised floor plates, a roof terrace, end of trip facilities, and a gym and wellbeing rooms for tenants. A renewed façade will significantly improve the building’s thermal efficiency.

Significant optioneering has been necessary to find and drive value with this project, with value management and careful de-risking being important focuses for V7 at every stage.
This super green project intends to reuse as much of the existing structure, superstructure and façade as possible. This is projected to save 743 tonnes of CO2e. The new build element of the building will comprise a rationalised steel frame with CLT timber slabs.
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Responsibility
We have focused on connecting the building to the outdoors, through generous terrace space. A gym and well-being spaces will be provided for tenants. We are also significantly improving the streetscape.
Statistics
  • Carbon Saved
    743 tCO₂e
  • Emboidied Carbon (A1-A5)
    1,814tCO₂e
  • Projected Operational Energy
    67 kWh/m²
  • Biodiversity Net Gain
    34.01%
  • Urban Greening Factor
    0.455
Learnings
The role of sustainability and flexibility as drivers for reshaping this railway site.
A metallic quest We've calculated that if we could use second hand steel instead of new steel, the project could save 744 tonnes CO2e. As such, we are aiming to source second hand but we are struggling to find an appropriate market place platform. If you are aware of a trustworthy platform please get in touch!  
Mind the gap! Developing near railway infrastructure has a unique set of challenges, in particular, a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) is required which involves entering into a contractual arrangement with Network Rail to ensure works are done safely and risks are mitigated where possible. Our key learning is one of timing… it takes considerably longer to agree a BAPA than first thought so ample time needs to be built into the programme to ensure no wider project delay.
Are two cores better than one? During the early design stages, we had an aspiration to consolidate the building’s multiple cores into one main core with associated fire escapes, however, this was not commercially viable so the design team produced a solution to retain and enhance the two existing cores. Not only is it now financially viable but this has now created a super-flexi building capable of sub-division on an end to end, floor by floor or part floor basis.
Additional Information
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