The 5 Star Green Star Office rated building underwent rigorous testing to obtain optimal requirements for sun shading - resulting in an added dimension to the façade achieved via a flexible fixing system which allows for the depth of the aluminium cladding to vary , allowing for a 450mm deep façade to the north and west facing elevations and a 200mm deep façade to the south and east elevations .
Use of Concrete The building design celebrates concrete as a building material by pushing the boundaries of structural design - using large spans and dramatic cantilevers . Earning a commendation
at the Concrete Society ’ s 2019 Fulton Awards , the building achieves architectural and engineering accomplishment in concrete design and detail as daylight streams into the large open plan offices from the exterior and through the 5-storey atrium between the two wings of the building .
This feat was achieved through the creative and environmentally friendly use of concrete . To minimise the impact of concrete manufacturing on the environment , the team used a reduction of ordinary Portland cement content throughout all concrete in the building . The architecture would not have been possible without the use of concrete and extensive workshopping by
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