{"id":1958,"date":"2014-04-26T19:28:19","date_gmt":"2014-04-26T09:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foamboards.com.au\/blog\/doncaster-civic-office-cartwright-pickard-architects\/"},"modified":"2014-04-26T19:28:19","modified_gmt":"2014-04-26T09:28:19","slug":"doncaster-civic-office-cartwright-pickard-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foamboards.com.au\/blog\/doncaster-civic-office-cartwright-pickard-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"Doncaster Civic Office \/ Cartwright Pickard Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Architects: Cartwright Pickard Architects<\/a><\/strong>
\nLocation: Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK<\/strong>
\nYear: 2012<\/strong>
\nPhotographs: Hundven Clements Photography<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Contractor: Wates Construction<\/strong>
\nStructural: Arup<\/strong>
\nCost Consultant: Davis Langdon<\/strong>
\nLandscape Architect: Grontmij<\/strong>
\nAcoustic Engineer: AEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From the architect.<\/em> Design<\/p>\n

The contemporary five-storey building\u00a0is designed around a central atrium\u00a0which brings in natural light, connects\u00a0spaces together, and provides passive\u00a0ventilation. The highly efficient plan\u00a0increases the net-to-gross floor area\u00a0to 86%. Adaptability of space is\u00a0fundamental, ensuring easy modification\u00a0to suit future generations\u2019 working\u00a0practices.<\/p>\n

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The ground floor of the building provides public service facilities, including the One-Stop-Shop, plus support facilities for the building, whilst upper floors provide office space for staff. The One-Stop-Shop and Council Chamber are located at the front of the building, overlooking the new square and allowing passers-by to observe democracy in action.<\/p>\n

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Office floor plates have been designed to incorporate an open plan formation which facilitates flexible sub-division of office space, allowing for open plan desk arrangements, maximising the usable life of the building and reducing the overall running costs for the Council. The use of quality building materials was a necessity, whilst promoting sustainability and low-energy principles.<\/p>\n

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Appearance<\/p>\n

The council chamber fa\u00e7ade is clad with an abstract pattern of coloured, glazed terracotta baguettes. Nearly 3,200 tiles in 12 different colours have been installed, creating a focal point and a unique identity. Terracotta\u2019s longevity and sustainability make it an ideal choice for the building, manufactured from natural robust materials, it is low maintenance and extremely weatherproof.<\/p>\n

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A high-quality concrete structural frame has been left exposed inside the building, providing thermal mass, fire and acoustic benefits to the scheme. The\u00a0finish avoids the need to plasterboard, saving on even more costs. Timber panelling has been used to create a warm visual contrast to the concrete and also acts as an acoustic absorber soaking up any noise generated in the atrium.<\/p>\n

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Sustainability<\/p>\n

The scheme takes a holistic view of sustainable design, integrating environmental, structural and architectural elements to create a low energy solution, achieving a BREEAM Excellent rating.<\/p>\n

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Passive, rather than active measures\u00a0have been utilized to ensure lower\u00a0running costs and significantly less\u00a0maintenance. It is expected that these\u00a0measures will achieve huge savings\u00a0for the council. The central atrium\u00a0maximises natural ventilation throughout\u00a0the building, significantly reducing air handling.\u00a0Via the elevations, the atrium\u00a0also maximises natural daylight, reducing\u00a0the need for artificial lighting.<\/p>\n

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The use of a green roof enables\u00a0sustainable drainage and provides a\u00a0natural habitat for wildlife. Rainwater\u00a0harvesting will enable the re-use of any\u00a0unabsorbed water for WC flushing.\u00a0A selection of materials were chosen\u00a0from the BRE Green Guide, minimising\u00a0environmental impact.<\/p>\n

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Value for Money<\/p>\n

Staircases, M&E plant and vertical service risers were prefabricated offsite and craned into place, reducing the overall cost and programme time, whilst improving the quality of these components.<\/p>\n

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With construction costs within budget, the new civic offices are without doubt a \u2018model of modesty\u2019, maintaining the highest quality finishes whilst ensuring that the Council\u2019s operational costs remain streamlined beyond project completion.<\/p>\n

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Doncaster Civic Office \/ Cartwright Pickard Architects<\/a> originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website<\/a><\/b> on 26 Apr 2014.<\/p>\n

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