Award winning Architects Design Group (ADG) based in Plymouth has been appointed for the design and delivery of the internal office fit-out for the prestigious new ‘Oxygen House’ HQ for ATASS on Exeter Business Park. One of the largest office blocks built in the City for 5 years it also promises to be the most eco-friendly building.
ADG is more than just design. Although architecture will always be at the heart of what they do they also offer a full range of services to complement the core practice including project management, conservation, interior and graphic design. From inception to completion, ADG can assemble a team for any project due to their breadth of experience. The architectural group has created buildings and spaces for more than 20 years, combining commercial awareness with practical experience to add value for clients regardless of size or scope. A changing market demands a flexible response and ADG design in the present; anticipate the future and question the norm to deliver sustainable design solutions…
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| Salt Quay, Foot Anstey, Plymouth |
The Gateway to Exeter:
A superb landscaped environment of over 100 acres in an elevated position with excellent visibility and support facilities, Exeter Business Park is widely acknowledged as the prime business park for the City and the wider Devon region. It has attracted a wide range of occupiers including the MET Office, EDF Energy, Ashfords Solicitors and HSBC.
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| Oxygen, West Upper |
Currently only a hole in the ground, Oxygen House will form part of a new development which will be the most significant ever to take place in Exeter providing approximately. 20,000 sq ft of office accommodation arranged over three floors with its own private access and entrance. It promises to create an innovative and sustainable development that is both inspirational and stimulating. There has been a consistent emphasis upon creating a successful Eco-friendly development ranging from the reduction of waste and emissions to the promotion of biodiversity recycling and a green travel plan. Oxygen House will have its own micro electricity generation on site in the form of photovoltaic cells on the brise soleil that also act as solar shading for the building. Other innovative features include the use of intelligent lighting systems, air source heat pumps and automatic windows to allow the thermal mass of the building to cool at night.
Interior Design:
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| Watergate Bay |
Juliet worked closely with ADG’s Senior Architectural Designer Dale Beeson to create a workable and practical yet innovative interior scheme for Oxygen House based on the client’s aspirations. Dale assisted Juliet in helping to divide the space and also designed a spectacular bespoke staircase which is to be a key part of the interior.
The exterior scheme of Project Oxygen includes cycle paths, landscaped grounds, a five-a-side pitch and even the possibility of a vineyard! The creative Interior scheme designed by Juliet aims to continue this theme with the use of sustainable, natural materials sourced from local suppliers where possible. This includes the use of innovative flooring materials such as a vinyl-type floor with natural components; carpets with high natural fibre content and BREEAM A rating (The Environmental Assessment Method for Buildings Around the World). FSC timber floors (The Forest Stewardship Council) will be utilised and the design team is investigating the use of recycled timber flooring in a commercial space as a possibility. The colours and finishes chosen are fresh and contemporary with a bold use of modern graphics and images as a means of decorating walls and partitions.
The ADG team has worked closely with Aecom, the Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, to incorporate a clever use of creative mood lighting in the Atrium space which will transform the building at night into a stunning feature which should prove to be a highly visible and iconic local landmark.
Wellbeing and Lifestyle:
The client’s aspiration was a clear commitment to creating a place to work that is fit for business and fit for people. Staff sports facilities include a contemporary gymnasium and outdoor activities on campus. All internal wellbeing break-out areas include physically active games, pool table, table football, air hockey and darts in order to create a relaxing yet stimulating environment away from the desk. It will be company policy that hot drinks are taken together in the new eatery area in order to encourage regular breaks away from the computer screens and social interaction with colleagues. A Café provision with in-house cooking encourages communal mealtimes with an emphasis on healthy eating. The Café area and break-out space open on to the spectacular entrance atrium, providing facilities for holding corporate and staff entertainment events for up to 200 people.
ADG Interiors Services:
- Concept design and presentation boards
- Perspectives sketches
- Colour sample boards
- Floor plans
- Elevations and section drawings
- Working detail drawings
- Specifications
- Furniture design
- Product design
ADG received the Offsite Construction Magazine Award for ‘Best Small Scheme and Self Build Project‘for the stunning Cardinal House in Mayfair London.
The innovative build consisted of a pre-fabricated modular shell that was built off-site in several sections and craned up to its final resting position creating a new penthouse over the course of a weekend.
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| Living area, Cardinal House, London |
Once at the top of an existing mixed-use building, the fit-out was then completed with a bespoke interior. The predominant feature of the apartment is the living area that spans the full width of the building with roof-top panorama where privacy can be created with sliding white panels instead of blinds. This space accommodates an Italian kitchen with curved bar front for entertaining and concealed storage for TV screen and music system. The hallway is brought to life with the use of textured timber door fronts that were bespoke from the Timbmet range of textured timbers.
An unusual feature en route to the master bedroom is the leather floor tiles on the floor of the dressing room area. The bedroom itself benefits from the drama of a double height window configuration and remote control feature vertical blinds from the Silent Gliss range.
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| Bedroom, Cardinal House, London |
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