This involved the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new, smaller building in its place. The new facility required excellent accessibility to disabled users and adequate car parking with 40+ spaces and a lift being required. The site is within a Conservation Area with the nearby Robin Chapel being ‘A’ Listed and the surrounding houses being ‘B’ listed.

The existing Thistle Foundation Wighton House and the Garden Suite, both stand-alone buildings were retained throughout and beyond the works.

The new buildings incorporate a hub & reception, open plan office space and quiet booths, directors’ offices, training room, breakout areas, gym and changing facilities and server and comms room.

DSSR was responsible for full M&E design, including existing site utility diversion/disconnections in advance of the demolition, together with the procurement of new utility service connections.

Modular gas fired boilers incorporating a load-tracking combined heating and power (CHP) plant was the selected LZC solution, based on a comprehensive options appraisal carried out.