specification

Structure

Column-free open plan office space.
Structural grid: 9.00m 16.5m
Planning grid:1.50m x 1.50m

Atrium and Reception

Dramatic stepped atrium to the north entrance leading to a Foster + Partners-designed reception desk. High-quality finishes comprising stone cladding to lift cores and tiling to floors. Atrium space benefits from feature lighting and under floor heating.

Lift Lobbies

The lift lobbies are finished with high-quality stone wall cladding and tiled floors to reflect atrium areas. Ceilings are pressed metal with recessed light fixtures.

Lifts

Four 13-person lifts plus one goods lift. Goods lift and one passenger lift serve the basement.

WCs and Showers

Toilets have been designed to exceed the British Council for Offices provision, meeting BS 6465-1:1994 allowing 1 person per 10 sq m. Separate male and female toilets are provided on each floor as well as a unisex accessible toilet incorporating accessible shower. High-quality finishes and Foster + Partners-designed sanitary-ware.

Natural Lighting

Floor to ceiling glazing to all elevations to maximise natural light.

Floors

Raised floor with 135mm clear void (subject to tolerances). 4kN/m2 live load + 1kN/m2 dead load.

Ceilings

High-quality perforated metal ceiling tiles. Floor to ceiling height 2.75m.

Air conditioning

Four-pipe fan coil unit system with heat recovery serving office areas, controlled by building management system.

Lighting

Fluorescent luminaires to open plan office areas in accordance with CISBE Lighting Guide LG7.
Office Lighting
The lighting system design will permit flexibility for space planning within the office accommodation and will be controlled by a central system.

Power

Tenants to install their own small power below raised floors. Design provides for 25w/m2 small power at each distribution board.

Telecommunications

Space is provided at lower ground level for incoming services and space will be available within risers for tenant installation. Telephone lines will be provided for lift monitoring systems and other alarm systems that require remote monitoring.

Security

Intruder detection to external doors. CCTV to reception and car park.

Basement and car parking

11 basement car parking spaces available, two accessible spaces plus spaces for bicycles and motorcycles. Basement plant rooms, refuse storage and service bay.

Externals

Natural stone paving and areas of soft landscaping forming a square off Lauriston Place combining bespoke seating and trees. External lighting as part of lighting strategy by Speirs and Major.

Window cleaning

Via roof-top mounted access cradles.

Management

The development will have its own management team to look after security, parking, day to day maintenance and other important details that ensure a thriving environment at Quartermile, including litter control, landscape upkeep and community activities.