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Wrenbridge Aylesford

Five buildings will provide six industrial units with ancillary office accommodation, associated landscaping, car parking, servicing and access arrangements.
Size
303,000 sqft
Location
Aylesford, Kent
Status
On-site
Contractor
Designers
Chetwoods Architects
Client
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Sustainability features include Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV panels installed on the roof over offices, with performance monitoring located within the entrance lobby area of each unit. Air Source Heat Pump. Lower Carbon emissions will also be achieved through enhanced building envelope and the use of LED lighting throughout.

The nature of the site has created the opportunity to secure a number of biodiversity net gains, including the management of existing woodland, landscape planting, creation and enhancement of wetland habitat, new roosting opportunities for bats, and more diverse nesting habitats for birds.

The landscaping includes the creation of new landscapes along roads and courtyards with a network of new footpaths to enhance public access. Street trees, grass and shrub mixes in association with SuDS habitats expand the existing network of green corridors to connect wildlife habitats. Mitigation measures include sensitive lighting schemes, construction safeguards for small mammals and pollution prevention. Cycle shelters will incorporate green roofs that will enhance biodiversity.

A breakout space located at the south-east corner of the site enhance the wellness and mental health of the occupiers of the site with areas to get into nature, relax, socialise and reset. The area will also provide these benefits to a wider audience by maintaining open boundaries with the opportunity for occasional public use.

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Project Highlights
  • Six industrial units
  • Secures biodiversity net gains
  • Protecting ancient woodland
  • Facilities to promote wellbeing
  • Targets BREEAM Excellent and EPC A+
  • Creation and enhancement of wetland habit

A comment on the project

The state-of-the-art facilities are complemented by the high quality, rolling landscape which celebrates the existing ancient woodland and prioritises sustainability, biodiversity and wellbeing throughout. Aylesford ‘Click’ not only raises the bar for high quality design and energy efficiency, but also contributes positively to the local community and environment.
Alistair Dunsdon
Director, Wrenbridge
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