Although refurbished, the basic building structure was retained and this posed serious engineering challenges to accommodate the required services solutions. The office spaces are conditioned by a chilled ceiling (with integrated low energy lighting) system with desiccant ventilation, providing economic running costs. The office floor void is restricted to 40mm and therefore a bespoke solution was developed which has now become a standard manufacturers product.

The building incorporates a large central atrium with hosting facilities and catering at the base, 80 and 10 person screening rooms for internal previews and critics which has the best acoustic performance in Europe, recording and dubbing acoustic rooms, large computer for ticket sales, and high profile entertainment/hospitality areas. The fit-out works were completed within a tight time frame with partial client occupation prior to completion which imposed difficult constraints on the entire team.

WB also occupied space within the adjacent building on the same development for which MEIT associates also undertook the services design.

Project Statistics

• 12,000m2 approximate nett building area
• Chilled ceiling cooling with desiccant ventilation
• Low energy integrated lighting (9w/m2)
• 10 and 80 person screening rooms on separate systems to high acoustic spec.
• Large computer facility with resilient support systems (24 hr)
• Hospitality areas
• Open protocol LonWorks control system for on-floor and tenants plant, with integrated HVAC and Lighting.
• Total project value £16.5 million