ing glazed sides to the southeast . The lanterns also serve as vents for stale air and smoke outlets in the event of a fire . Thermal solar panels and photovoltaic cells , which generate 10 % of the building ’ s electricity , further articulate the building ’ s roofscape .
Interiors The accommodation brief called for open-plan offices with ancillary spaces such as meeting rooms , a coffee shop and cafeteria , exhibition area , information centre , gym , mail and reprographics room , medical suite and travel agent . These functions were arranged around a triple-volume internal street . Visitors and employees alike arrive in shuttle lifts into the reception area from the two basement parking levels .
The building is divided into three distinct zones . Accompanied by BP employees , visitors may access meeting rooms and the coffee shop .
32 BP Head Office