ACCESS CONTROL
Access control systems utilize proximity readers and are installed at all vehicular and pedestrian entry and exit points. Access control is HID – RP40 compliant.
ACOUSTIC RATING
The design intent for the general office space is to achieve a noise criteria of NR 38.
BREEAM “Excellent”
BREEAM certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability.
BUILDING FABRIC
The external elevations comprise top-quality and highly-efficient curtain and modular walling. The curtain walling is double-glazed with dual seal construction with the outer pane manufactured to repel solar gains.
BMS
A fully automated intelligent Building Management System (BMS) switches, controls and monitors the building’s environmental services and associated back-up systems. The BMS is routed to a front-end PC located in the building management suite. Individual tenants can request specific levels of temperature, fresh air and lighting control. The system fully monitors the status and performance of oil M&E plant and essential services.
CCTV
A CCTV system meets the high security requirements of the overall project. Tenants are responsible for the security of their own premises. The main building security system is expandable and is capable of on-site and off-site management.
ENTRANCE
The main public entrances incorporate electric powered revolving doors with disabled access pass doors to the side. The floor is finished in ceramic tiles and the reception desk will be modern and complimentary.
CEILING FINISHES
Metal and mineral fiber suspended ceiling systems, nominal 600 x 600 and 1200 x 300 mm micro perforated tiles laid flush into semi-recessed regular frame section grid. Metal panels with PPC finish and acoustic infill.
HEATING / COOLING
Four-pipe fan coil units are provided in all general office areas. Allowance will be made for 10% of the lettable floor area to be meeting rooms. All fan coil systems and controls to office areas are laid out for maximum flexibility and are capable of future adaptation by tenants. All tenant shafts are individually metered and capped for the future tenant’s use. 4×10 kW per floor are provided for individual tenant IT cooling systems.
DATA TELECOMM / DATA WIRING FACILITIES
Basement Communication Room is provided with dual entry available and additional entry for further service providers with local infrastructure.
DISABLED PROVISION
All statutory regulations governing the design of office buildings for the use by disabled persons are met. Disabled WCs are provided at each level.
FIRE DETECTION ALARM SYSTEM
A fully addressable fire detection system, mains powered, with battery back-up, compliant with local fire regulations, is provided with automatic detection in all areas to meet the requirements of all appropriate authorities.
LIFTS
The bank of eight lifts forms part of the central core. Operated on a Destination Control System and linked to security turnstiles in the entrance. A dual-purpose passenger and goods lift, serving all office floors is provided, and is accessible from the loading bay at basement level. The DCS system brings the nearest lift to the waiting person and saves waiting time and electricity.
LIGHTING DESIGN
High efficiency LED luminaires is used in the office and parking areas to provide a very efficient, up to date lighting system. Installation design is to CIBSE LG7 to provide a high-quality environment achieving enhanced comfort use and wall washing where practical. Motion detection control is used in areas which are temporary occupied such as parking, staircases and toilets for energy savings.
LIGHTING LEVELS
Intelligent lighting designed to assist in achieving CIBSE LG7 compliance.
General offices 450 lux; Lift lobbies 200 lux; Toilets / staircases 150 to 200 lux; Storage rooms 100 lux; Plant rooms/Car park 75-150 lux
MATERIALS
All insulation, including wall, roof, floor, pipework and ductwork insulation are CFC, HFC and HCFC free, with an ozone depletion of zero. All internal and external timber either softwood or hardwood are from certified and sustainable sources. Calcium Plumbate, red lead or any paint or primer containing lead have not been used. No materials or substances generally known to be deleterious to health and safety were used in the construction.
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES
New incoming mains water service with boosted distribution service and local electric domestic hot water services for WCs. The electrical supply for Oregon Park is via a new 20kV ring connection system connected to Pipera Station. Each building has its own substation with separate metering on MV side. New incoming gas service for the heating plant is provided.
PARTITIONING
Office services, though installed to an open plan configuration, are designed to generally suit and reflect a planning grid of 1.5 meters, and to be set out as far as is practicable to maximize space planning flexibility and an optimum degree of cellular occupancy.
RAISED FLOOR
The building has a 150 mm raised floor zone in all general office floors.
STAND-BY POWER GENERATION
Space is provided and allowance made for future adaptation within the basement. The basement plant room allows the installation of standby power generation for the occupier, subject to technical compatibility and approval of the landlord.
TENANT POWER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION
Power and lighting supplies for all areas are provided and metered at low voltage from the landlord’s supply network on each floor. 25% spare capacity is provided in terms of cable sizes and switchboards dimensions. The vertical distribution busbar has low impedance with appropriate rating. Each floor is provided with four individually metered switchboards with remote signaling to BMS. All electrical meters are compliant with the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) which gives the tenant confidence that read values are the right values also.
WC & SHOWER FACILITIES
WC cubicle divisions are full height painted plasterboard or HPL panels, full height doors. Mirrors and white opaque glass panels adjacent to vanity units with grey laminate access panels below. Full height veneered cubicle doors and stop panels with stainless steel ironmongery. Floors have high quality ceramic tiles with skirtings to match floor finish. White vitreous china, under slung basins. Chrome finished mono block automatic mixer taps. Air blowers and/or towel feeders. Disabled toilets are provided adjacent to the main toilet cores and each includes a shower and changing facility.