Key projects

Key projects

129 WILTON ROAD, LONDON SW1 Mixed Use Office/Residential/Retail 129 Wilton Road was a landmark scheme which pioneered the use of ground source heat pump technology and was also one of the first schemes to meet the requirements of the GLA's newly adopted renewable energy targets.
Location and Accommodation A dual fronted site, situated adjacent to Victoria Station on Wilton Road. 7 storeys of new offices over retail, with 12 storey residential block to rear (1, 2 and 3 bed units). 60,000 sq ft Offices, over 7,250 sq ft GF Retail. 26 private flats and 12 social flats. 20 basement car park spaces. Completed in March 2008.
Project Challenges 100% site cover First central London development to get through the GLA requirement for 10% renewable energy resources. Programme issues associated with ground source heat pump boreholes. Red route – site logistics/deliveries. Sensitive neighbours – hotel/offices. Cross right issues – building adjacent to another construction site. Integrating residential into a predominantly commercial scheme. Access to show flats during construction. Phased handovers.
Sustainability A number of measures were utilised, both as part of Terrace Hill's policy of promoting sustainable development and also to meet the GLA's requirement for 10% renewable energy. This was achieved through the use of: Ground source heat pump. Chiller-less cooling to offices. Communal residential heating/hot water. Passive solar shading. Low E glazing. Significant Cycling provision including showers, etc. BREEAM and Eco Homes rating Very Good.

1 HOWICK PLACE, LONDON SW1 Mixed Use Office/Residential/Retail Howick Place is a landmark headquarters office development with private and affordable residential apartments and retail element. At the core of the scheme is a CHP system which offers significant energy saving and sustainability benefits and helps the scheme meet the stringent GLA renewable energy targets.
Location and Accommodation A joint venture with Doughty Hanson we obtained detailed planning consent and listed building consent, which will provide a development comprising: 135,000 sq ft offices, 23 private residential apartments, 10 affordable residential apartments, 2,000 sq ft retail.
Project Challenges 20% GLA renewable energy target. Westminster planning requirement for residential parking – basement. Maintain delivery access for adjacent House of Fraser. Rights of lights issues. Removal of pedestrian link bridge attached to adjacent building. Sensitive neighbours including department store, channel 4 studios and residential. Removal of façade in conservation area. Integrating private and affordable residential in a predominantly commercial building. Temporary road closure. Extensive public consultation. Ground breaking agreement on Crossrail contribution.
Sustainability GLA 20% renewable energy requirement. The development will utilise the latest methods to target a BREEAM excellent rating and associated EPC 'B' rating. Some of the technology employed includes: Ground Source Heat Pump technology. Communal residential and commercial hot water/heating Positive solar shading. Low E Glazing. Significant cycling provision. ECCO Homes (excellent) rating. Recycling of demolition waste.