UCL (University College London) Libraries Masterplan: Masterplanning Report

BDP were appointed to undertake a Masterplan for the UCL Main Library and the UCL Science Library and to identify how these buildings could be re-ordered to significantly improve the quality of the library environment and to facilitate the delivery of library services. An initial brief was agreed with UCL’s Estates Management Committee and a Masterplan Steering Group established including academic representatives, library staff and design consultants. To inform the development of this brief, UCL Library Services undertook a number of consultation exercises with users of the Library; students, academic staff and external users, together with Library staff. A number of visits to exemplar library buildings in the UK and continental Europe were also undertaken to inform the development of options for the buildings. Following the development and review of initial options for both the Main Library and Science Library, it was agreed a further, hypothetical New Build Central Library Option should be reviewed, to accommodate a relocated and consolidated library service encompassing 7 of the 16 existing libraries currently distributed across the UCL Estate

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Facade detail with brise soleil; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Raking view of E. Market St. facade with window assemblies by Schuco; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

Jubilee Place Shopping Mall

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City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Tower facade detail with integrated brise soleil; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Tower facade detail with integrated brise soleil; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Tower facade detail with integrated brise soleil; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Detail, curtain walling with custom louvered window vents, bolted glass assemblies and brise soleil manufactured by Schuco; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012

City of Edinburgh Council Administrative Headquarters

Overall aerial view of complex, showing grass roofs, looking south across Calton Rd., New Street on the left; Built by the Glasgow office of BDP. A key objective of the project was to create a landmark building which demonstrates environmental excellence in all aspects of design and function. The City Council headquarters achieved a BREEAM 'Very Good' rating. The building was designed with 74 key performance indicators, including solar water heating, rainwater recycling, green (grass) roofs, natural ventilation and façades designed to exceed requirements. Another key objective of the project was to create a building which allows the consolidation of several existing city services departments (some 20 buildings) under one roof in an open plan office; it houses 1600 staff. Source: Building Design Partnership (BDP) [website]; http://www.bdp.com/ (accessed 6/29/2012