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 rendering: Scott Brownrigg
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Cambridge Science Park Building 101Cambridge, UKEstablished by Trinity College in 1970, Cambridge Science Park is the UK's oldest and most prestigious science park. Approval was sought from the landlord before work could begin on this speculative, three-storey office building. Fitting comfortably into the home of over 90 hi-tech companies and new businesses, the Building 101 is a conventional concrete frame. The preferred in situ flat slab solution simplified the underground installation of services and made savings in construction time. For the cladding, panels of sun-sensitive, galvanized aluminum create a glossy dark exterior. A cantilevered steel staircase, comprising two flights with midway landing, wraps around the double height atrium. We also engineered a freestanding 130-space car park sited adjacent to the offices. It uses a hollow rib galvanized steel frame with metal decking. Among other issues, our engineers worked with the client to reduce capital costs while meeting statutory requirements. It was agreed that the maintenance regime was satisfactory in protecting the car park's steel frame, eliminating the need for weatherproof paint. |
