Mace has been chosen to deliver 33 Charterhouse Street, a new green technology-driven office development in Farringdon
Helical plc has chosen Mace to build 33 Charterhouse Street.
Located adjacent to Farringdon Station, opposite the future Museum of London, the 200,000 sq ft scheme will provide over 10 floors of technology-enhanced office space.
Set to become one of Farringdon’s first smart buildings, the scheme will feature an integrated digital platform that will improve the building’s operational efficiency.
It will also support the workspace wellbeing experience for its occupiers, through an employee engagement app.
The design of 33 Charterhouse Street was awarded the UK’s first BREEAM 2018 new construction rating of ‘Outstanding’.
Sustainable measures
Mace’s team will apply its sustainability expertise to reduce the embodied carbon through a variety of measures including, low carbon materials such as ‘Earth Friendly Concrete’ and sustainable design measures.
Sustainable design measures include; a connection to Citigen’s district energy network to supply heating and cooling demand, solar PV panels and a biodiverse green roof.
Gareth Lewis, CEO for construction at Mace, said: “We are excited to take on the delivery of 33 Charterhouse Street for Helical plc.
“The project marks the continuation of our collaborative working relationship, and we are delighted to be the contractor of choice.
“The scheme’s challenges play to our strengths and Mace is committed to delivering an exceptional office space at 33 Charterhouse Street.”
Raise the standard for sustainable office schemes
Ged Simmonds, MD commercial offices and Residential at Mace, commented: “We’re proud to work on such an ambitious project, which will raise the standard for sustainable office developments.
“The BREEAM outstanding recognition is a result of the strong commitment from everyone involved and we will continue to drive carbon reductions during delivery.”
Pavlos Clifton, senior development executive, Helical plc, said: “We are delighted to work with Mace on our third project to deliver 33 Charterhouse Street.
“The team’s experience and track record in building smart, sustainable developments is aligned with Helical’s own commitment to service excellence, sustainability and driving innovation.”
