Management and Materials
The building is managed by a Building Manage-
ment System(BMS), which helps with the way
in which the building is run, from live metering to
adjusting the automated blinds to the orientation
of the sun.
No products that have high VOC levels were
used, including paints or tile adhesives that are
high in toxins which affect the wellbeing of the
tenants. The design brings in generous sunlight
without glare, assisting with comfort levels
and a positive atmosphere in the workspace
which in turn encourages a positive and healthy
199 Oxford
workforce. The materials used at 199 Oxford
have been focussed on the principles of design
for disassembly. A combination of glazing, steel,
brickwork, and stone give you a view of how this
puzzle fits together. The majority of elements used
were locally produced.
Conclusion
The first phase of the Oxford Parks development
is the exciting commencement of the holistic
effort to make an exceptional intervention into the
existing city structure, establishing a vibrant mixed
use community along Oxford Road.
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