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Welcome to Stephen George & partners LLp 04

Introduction, Workplace portfolio 06

probation Service, cobden Street, Leicester 08

peugeot citroën automobiles UK Ltd, coventry, Warwickshire 10

church View, Seaham, Durham 1�

nottingham Business park, nottinghamshire 14

St Modwen regional hQ, Kings Weston Lane, avonmouth, Bristol 16

ashfield homes, Sutton in ashfield, nottinghamshire 18

centrica, Blythe Valley park, Solihull, West Midlands �0

cSa parklands, Falkirk, Scotland ��

Solution centre, Glasgow, Scotland �4

Siemens headquarters Building, teal park, Lincoln �6

Stephen George & partners LLp’s portfolios �8


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Founded in 1970, Stephen George & partners has established itself as one of the UK’s leading architectural practices. We have around 60 staff in offices in London, Leicester, Leeds and Solihull. Stephen George & partners is placed in the ‘AJ100’ Top UK practices by the Architects’ Journal and has been included in the ‘Best 100 Companies to work for’ listing in The Sunday Times.

We have extensive experience within both the private and public sectors, offering quality architectural design services supported by technical expertise. commitment to quality, service and innovation is the basis of our practice philosophy and working closely with our clients is a key element of our success. We believe that the foundations of good design lie in strong relationships.

our varied and diverse portfolio of work demonstrates our success in most sectors of the construction industry. our ability to respond rapidly to client requirements, resolve complex site issues and produce innovative design solutions is evident through our strong client base and design portfolio.

We believe our strength lies in the quality of our staff and the ability to use our intellect and imagination.

our ISo 9001:�008 quality management system ensures that projects are managed efficiently and effectively to meet the desired end result for all parties concerned in the design process. We operate and are committed to an environmental policy designed to optimise sustainability in all aspects of our work.

our UK success has led to opportunities overseas and has resulted in the establishment of Stephen George International (SGI) in �009 and the International Logistics Design Group in �014.

In �01�, JSp architecture, formerly Jonathan Smith and partners, became part of the Stephen George & partners Group bringing a specialism in residential led mixed-use high density urban regeneration schemes.

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Introduction

our work in the commercial workplace sector goes back to the founding of the practice in 1970. Later work has covered the commercial spectrum, from small speculative offices and control rooms to headquarters buildings. this brochure illustrates our recent work in the commercial offices sector.

our interest in sustainable design is equally lifelong; we were commissioned to research passive solar energy collection by the european commission back in 1978.

recognising the need to adhere strictly to budgets, we have developed strategies for sustainable design that are cost-effective for our clients to implement.

Many recent projects have required us to assemble a brief for the building which meets the client’s unspoken aspirations and needs. this has meant working closely with developers, funders and planners to develop a brief which meets the project team’s needs and budget.

this close relationship with developers and other stakeholders is the basis of a good design. We aim to add value to ensure that the timescale, budget and brief are met with a sustainable design for a beautiful building.

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economic and environmen-tal issues addressed in one space

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probation Service, cobden Street, Leicester

the probation Service needed a new building to bring together departments housed in unsatisfactory accommodation around Leicester. the brief included workshops, meeting and training rooms, interview rooms and offices for staff.

the building was designed to be as economical as possible, in order to offer realistic rents.

there are two blocks of accommodation, each with bookend stair towers, staggered on plan and connected by a central core of circulation and services.

the concept responds to the site shape, to changing views of the building on the approaches from east and west, and to the principles of environmental design.

passive principles of thermal storage and night time cooling avoid the need for air conditioning. a plan depth of 1� metres and careful window design result in predicted daylight factors generally above two per cent and effective natural ventilation (predicted using computational Fluid Dynamic modelling). predicted energy consumption is �0 per cent of a typical office building and 10 per cent better than current ‘best practice’.

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new headquarters is a landmark for coventry

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peugeot citroën automobiles UK Ltd coventry, Warwickshire

Stephen George & partners was delighted to be appointed masterplan architect for the redevelopment of peugeot citroën’s operations in coventry. this extensive �� ha (8� acre) site will become the hub of what is hoped will be a catalyst for change along the important east west link through coventry city.

the new peugeot citroën facilities are landmarks for the area and include a 1�,4�0 sqm (1�4,000 sqft) headquarters, �,�7� sqm (60,000 sqft) technical and service training centre and �.44 ha (6.� acre) sports facility, including pitches and gymnasium.

the new headquarters employs geometric forms and extensive use of glazed elements, allowing the penetration of natural light directly into the atrium. Motorised external blinds reduce the glare and are controlled by external sensors that respond to the path of the sun. the office accommodation is arranged in two wings either side of a central core, leading to a winter garden.

a strong north south axis stretches from the headquarters, through the heart of the central commercial core, to a key multistorey development at the northern end of the site. It is hoped that the development of this scheme will help the regeneration of the surrounding areas and bring a positive new energy to the local community.

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church View, Seaham, Durham

Jobcentre and offices for the Department of Work and pensions (DWp)

church View in Seaham is a new building designed to accommodate community facilities and offices. commissioned by Land Securities trillium, the building was completed in an eight month build period. the two storey building provides 800 sqm (8,661 sqft) of floorspace and the project value was £1.�m.

as the first building to be constructed as part of the redevelopment of Seaham’s town square, it was essential that the design was of a high architectural standard that would influence future adjacent development.

a steelwork frame, pre-cast floors, stair and a lightweight zinc clad roof provides a basis for the palette of materials. Material choice was strongly influenced by environmental concerns. a critical part of achieving a BreeaM rating of ‘excellent’ was the maximum use of products with an environmental ‘a’ rating.

the new building has been well received by both occupants and visitors and it is hoped that its designs will inspire future development in the area.

BreeaM rating of ‘excellent’

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74,��0 sqm of offices in a countryside setting

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nottingham Business park, nottinghamshire

Following a competition, Stephen George & partners was appointed masterplan architect for this comprehensive 47 ha (116 acre) business park. the scheme consists of 74,��0 sqm (800,000 sqft) of high quality offices in a countryside setting.

the integration of the built form into the existing and new landscape was an overriding consideration in our design concept. this, linked with a comprehensive programme of on and off site infrastructure works, has created a development of distinctive character and quality.

We have recently secured planning permission for the next phase of the development consisting of four fully naturally ventilated offices.

the next phase was designed to meet nottingham city council’s policy on co� emission reduction.

the brise soleil was designed to incorporate photovoltaic panels to enhance the aesthetics and provide the required 10 per cent of development carbon emission.

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BreeaM rating of ‘excellent’

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St Modwen regional hQ, Kings Weston Lane avonmouth, Bristol

this scheme provides a highly sustainable new office development in avonmouth. BreeaM has been used as a benchmark tool and design guide in the planning of the development. BreeaM is the Building research establishment environmental assessment Method and aims to measure the environmental performance of a building by comparing it with its peers.

the building has achieved a BreeaM rating of ‘excellent’.

the buildings have been very carefully designed to use natural ventilation to keep the building cool and comfortable throughout the year. perimeter windows and central windcatchers provide high levels of natural ventilation to all areas of the building.

high levels of thermal mass in the concrete ceilings are able to absorb heat during a hot day to help keep the offices comfortable. after a hot day, automatic controls open the windows at night, as necessary, to allow the building structure to cool down again, ready for the next day.

Solar control glazing, brise soleil, and overhanging eaves reduce solar gain in the summer and help to reduce internal temperatures.

In order to reduce the heating demand for the building, the design incorporates very high levels of insulation. ‘Best practice’ insulation values (‘U’ values) have been chosen which are much better than the minimum required by the Building regulations. this helps to reduce heating energy use and therefore reduce co� emissions.



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Challenging design in an infill plot

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ashfield homes, Sutton in ashfield, nottinghamshire

Stephen George & partners has designed and built a contemporary office building for ashfield homes in Sutton in ashfield.

the building houses the call centre, administration, and training facilities for ashfield homes.

the site was a restricted infill plot with party wall issues on two sides. the design solution was to provide a naturally ventilated floor plate. Solar gain is combined using mesh and louvred brise soleil externally and the internal blinds provide use flexibility to the internal environment.

our design concept was to create a contemporary building in its urban context that would define the city block and would act as a catalyst for future projects.



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11,148 sqm of office space on three floors

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centrica, Blythe Valley park, Solihull, West Midlands

the design for regional headquarters building for centrica provides 11,148 sqm (1�0,000 sqft) of office space on three floors, with a large three storey atrium at its heart. to meet centrica’s requirements, the building had to be operational within a �4 week programme.

to achieve the tight time scale, the building was designed as a simple ‘h’ form enclosed by a skin of curtain walling, which allowed early access for the fit out contractor. a second layer of external shading, walkways and feature panels gave the building a strong architectural presence.

this office for 1,�00 staff houses a range of functions, including a customer care centre, regional conference facilities, cyber café and office space.

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BreeaM rating of ‘Very Good’

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cSa parklands, Falkirk, Scotland

the project to construct a new building adjacent to the current cSa parklands follows from a requirement to undertake extensive structural remedial works to the existing building.

a feasibility study determined that parklands house would need to be partially decanted for work to be undertaken; this would also accommodate potential business expansion of the cSa operation at parklands.

the building was developed with a key objective to disassociate itself from the existing building, and has generated the opportunity to create an exemplar building in an appropriate setting.

the building is proposed as a three storey building, divided into two wings, which is connected with a central atrium circulation space.

It has been a key design parameter to create a sustainable building, which will achieve a high BreeaM score. the design incorporates solar water heating and rainwater recycling, and considers wind and solar power generation. Despite this, the building will require comfort cooling, primarily due to the occupation density.

It is proposed to use chilled beams with an exposed structure to provide one of the most efficient forms of cooling.

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…From brief to full operation in just seven months including existing interior design

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Solution centre, Glasgow, Scotland

the Solution centre at atlantic Quay, Glasgow, helps people to find exciting and practical ideas to solve their business-focused problems. Stephen George & partners was delighted to be named architect for this project on behalf of the Department of Work and pensions. our designs are part of a drive to inspire creativity and innovation across the pension Service, the Department for Work and pensions and, increasingly, across government.

Five rooms were designed to deal with specific parts of the creative problem solving process. there is also an open and flexible working environment with �� work stations that allow people to experiment with alternative It solutions.

the facility features demonstration rooms, learning and meeting rooms, conference area and state-of-the-art audio visual facilities.

the design of the building reflected the high technology functions carried out inside.

the project was taken from receipt of brief to full operation in seven months, requiring extraordinary levels of commitment and participation from the whole design and construction team.

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east Midlands property awards “Most Sustainable Development of the year, �01�”

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Siemens head office, teal park, Lincoln

BreeaM ‘excellent’

airtight envelope and BMS controlled environment

air Source heat pump and heat recovery Systems

pV Solar panels providing min 10% energy generation onsite

Locally sourced and easily recyclable construction materials

Grey water harvesting and recycling

extensive sub-metering

Dedicated recycling building on-site


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other portfolios (listed below) are available, conveying our areas of expertise in many sectors. Should you be interested in receiving hard copies of one or more of these, please contact any of our offices below.

London t: 0�07 �68 �9�6 Leicester t: 0116 �47 0��7 Leeds t: 011� �46 7969 Solihull t: 01�1 711 69�9

or email us at: [email protected]

alternatively, visit our website and download an electronic version from the relevant section: www.stephengeorge.co.uk

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