SALALAH FREE ZONE HQ GETS A ROOF

Oman - SFZ Administrative Headquarters Building progress captured on Google Maps.

 

A recent check on Google Earth showed progress at December 2015 with the structure of the rotunda and main building complete and the atrium roof structure in place. It is difficult to tell from the photograph, but the atrium roof is 27 metres across and 53 metres long and flies 15 metres above the atrium floor where there is a 15 metre long reflecting pool, fountains and 8 metre preserved palm trees.

 

It is gratifying to see that all the details we put on the drawings appear to be being faithfully built; notably the roof gardens, cooling towers and footings for the 30 metre diameter tensile structure that will sit in the middle of the agora.

The long shot aerial shows SGP’s first sheds in the Middle East.

More information on this project can be found at stephengeorge.co.uk.

BREEAM AWARDS 2016

We are delighted that DC1 at Prologis Park Dunstable, occupied by Amazon, is, for the second year running shortlisted at the BREEAM Awards.

 

Designed by Stephen George & Partners and shortlisted in 2015 on the strength of a Design Stage Outstanding rating of 82.2%, DC1 is shortlisted again this year by virtue of a Post Completion Stage Outstanding rating of 92.1%. 

 

In addition to being shortlisted in the Industrial buildings category, which is decided by a judging panel, there is a further ‘people’s vote’ category which is decided on the basis of votes cast on the BRE website. The link can be found at www.breeam.com/shortlist.

THE FENCE HOUSE, SOFIA, BULGARIA

Designed by Stephen George International, the Fence House uses passive house principles and standards utilising local, recyclable materials.

 

The Fence House is due to start on site in May 2016.

 

Updates on this project will be available at stephengeorge.co.uk/fencehouse.

WHEATSHEAF WORKS PROGRESS

Stephen George & Partners are the appointed architects and masterplanners for the Wheatsheaf Works complex in Leicester on behalf of Urban Rhythm.

 

Progress on the main building is well underway and represents the third quarter of a comprehensive site development, following previous phases of new-build houses and conservation refurbishment.

 

This is a significant refurbishment and re-use of the 1891 Grade II listed boot and shoe factory building into residential houses and apartments.

 

The first phase of residential units in the listed building are being completed and offered for sale – further details are available at Urban Rhythm.