The design evolution respected the adjacent units on the park, with careful consideration of its impact in terms of massing and elevational treatment and materials. It includes landscaping and boundary treatments to integrate with those of the surrounding area.

The careful use of detailing creates visual interest where appropriate to the character of the area, incorporating sustainable and renewable measures to reduce carbon emissions.

The buildings are designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Very Good’ as a minimum, targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ where possible.

Principles adopted in relation to sustainable design and construction include: exceeding standards for air tightness, and lighting energy minimised with the use of additional roof lights and movement and activated sensors to turn lights on and off. Appropriate lighting intensity in different areas is achieved via the use of LED lamp technology. Natural ventilation is employed wherever feasible, and water is heated via solar thermal panels and heat pumps.

Carefully managed BIM was a cornerstone of the project, handling coordination and clash detection seamlessly, with coordinated models and confirmed upload agreements. Leveraging a Common Data Environment (CDE) solution facilitated information exchange and enabled visualisation of models through a web-based application, enhancing stakeholder engagement. The Base Build scheme included a package controls system, compatible with a future BMS system.