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External Architectural Materials Externally , the material and colour palette is carried through from Phase 1 . The palette is monochromatic in the use of mainly black for the podium and basement façades , with a rendered finish . The upper levels are treated in white plaster and paint for crisp , clean lines and are highlighted with warmer timber tile accent strips on buildings D and E , to follow on from the other buildings . The timber tile ‘ boxes ’ are a recurring design element , knitting the development identity together . Darker performance glazing contrasts with the white façades . The B + P building is slightly different in having black facebrick at podium level , complemented by a vertical design black balustrade for a subtle difference .
Interior Concept , Space Planning & Materials B + P ’ s new Head Office is an architectural ‘ experience ’ as visitors are warmly welcomed into the world of design creativity . A 5-Star Interior Rating was achieved on Round 1 , boasting various innovative green design features , sustainable materials , upcycling and creative resources . B + P Architects ’ Interior Designers worked closely with Solid Green Consulting to ensure the most sustainable material choices were made .
Materials such as FSC sustainable wood and flooring containing post-consumer recycled content were specified and the existing furniture from the previous B + P office was re-used . A birchply grand staircase is what first greets you as you step into the new offices .
The staircase was originally designed to form a multi-functional space , bridging the ground floor collaborative spaces with the first floor workspaces and doubles as a grand seating space for presentations on a 3x5m LED screen . During presentations or events , an acoustic curtain envelopes the space for privacy to form a multi-purpose auditorium .
The multi-volume upper floor allows for individual work stations with smaller breakout areas for quiet brainstorming or quiet focused work , while the lower level fosters a shared area of maker and assembly space , meeting rooms and a fully equipped kitchen .
The staff culture required a social space which meets an office space and today the space is designed to embody that . This is achieved with a collaborative café which can function as a bustling coffee meeting space on smaller tables , a harvest table where staff can rearrange the space and have lunch together , a bar where the bar stools come out and the ‘ participate ’ neon light doesn ’ t turn off .
The building is designed to ensure maximum daylight enters the space , while minimising solar heat gains . This allowed for reduced electrical lighting requirements resulting in decreased energy bills . The large expanses of glazing utilised in the design creates a feeling of direct connection to the outdoor environment and with the inclusion of various indoor plants the biophilic nature of the space comes alive .
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