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Drapers Yard in Leeds

Drapers Yard,

Leeds

Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health, Sustainability & Building Physics, Digital Engineering
Sector:
Workplace, Industrial, Healthcare
Client:
Fortrea

This BCO awarded, two-storey building with a roof terrace was designed with three distinct functions. The ground floor features diverse office spaces for 200 employees, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and collaboration. It also includes a front-of-house meeting and screening area for visitors and an expanded pharmacy with two sterile and two non-sterile prep rooms. To streamline operations, the pharmacy and back-of-house areas have dedicated entrances and a service road. The office areas have been opened up to showcase the existing concrete structure, aligning with the client's goal of a modern, flexible workspace with ample on-site amenities.

Internal Environment

The lighting scheme transcends mere aesthetics by providing a cost-effective, robust solution that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment. It is a key element of the interior space planning and design. Careful attention to the reflectance and light absorption properties of individual materials ensures optimal visual comfort and engagement.

Low and zero carbon technologies have been implemented, featuring 246m² of PV panels generating 935 MWh of energy and three air-source heat pumps with a combined output of 225 kWh. These technologies enhance the building's energy performance, significantly reducing operational carbon over its life cycle.

As part of the BREEAM certification, priority was placed on energy-efficient systems and technologies, including HVAC, small power, plug-in equipment, IT, lift systems, and lighting. This focus has further reduced the operational carbon footprint of the building throughout its life cycle.

Drapers Yard in Leeds
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