Bicester Eco Business Centre
The first UK office to be awarded Passivhaus Plus status, the Bicester Eco Business Centre is a pioneering ecological building, providing a sociable, healthy and vibrant workspace.
Achieving zero carbon in operation, as well as Passivhaus Plus, BREEAM Outstanding ratings and an A+ rated Energy Performance Certificate, the building is a mix of co-working and private office spaces. Every aspect of design – from form to materiality - was considered to engender a sense of community, health and wellbeing
Location
Bicester, UK
Area
1,147 m2
Status
Completed
Year
2018
Client
Cherwell District Council
Putting trust in Architype and their focus on natural materials and finishes has had unexpected benefits..... it is only when walking into the building and feeling the created environment that the true sense of the correlation between building and atmosphere can be appreciated. The building is imbued with a calmness and positivity that has a tangible impact on individuals.
Jonathan MacWilliam, Programme Director, Cherwell District Council
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Design
It is commendable that it fulfils its function as an office workspace without being complicated to use or understand... The enthusiasm of the building’s operation manager for the building, its ease of use, minimal running costs and general wellbeing felt by the occupants cannot be ignored.
Judges’ comments, RIBA awards
Expertise
Architype team
Matt Hayes
Architype
Architype services
Architecture
Perform services
Project partners
Structural Engineer
Price & Myers
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
E3
Landscape Architects
Churchman Landscape Architects
Contractor
Kier Construction
Photographer
Jack Hobhouse
Selected accolades
RIBA South Award 2021
RIBA South Sustainability Award 2021
British Council of Offices / BCO South of England and South Wales Award 2022 for projects up to 1,500m2
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