Watkins Payne

We are excited GPE has announced the completion of SIX, a 48,000 sq ft office building located in Farringdon, EC4. Cogent were appointed to act as Project Manager and Employer’s Agent in connection with a development project at 6 St Andrew Street. The works comprised a vertical extension, comprehensive refurbishment including new M&E installations to create a brand new Fully Managed workplace. The office space was fitted out to a Category B specification including the creation of new amenity space which comprises a rooftop terrace with kitchen, wellness studio, changing rooms and showers. The fit out included new furniture and smart building system technology. The project used reclaimed steel which represented 61% of the overall tonnage resulting in a reduction of 45 tonnes of embodied carbon. The building has been designed to NABERS 4.5* standard and BREEAM Excellent. Congratulations to all the team involved. Client: GPE Contractor: Faithdean Plc Project Manager / Employer’s Agent: CogentBC LLP Architect: Barr Gazetas MEPH: GDM Structure: Heyne Tillett Steel Cost Consultant: exigere Sustainability: Watkins Payne Photography courtesy of GPE.

A rendered view of our façade retention scheme on Piccadilly. Currently on site, this scheme will provide 60,000 sqft premium office space, targeting BREEAM Outstanding and NABERS 4.5 stars, alongside retail units and services residential accommodations on the upper floors. We are excited to see this project progress over the coming months! Project Team Heyne Tillett Steel Aviva Investors McLaren Construction Group Keltbray Watkins Payne #londonarchitecture #facaderetention #piccadilly

Our Sunbury office has renewed its NABERS UK Whole Building Energy for Office rating certification, improving from 5.0 to 5.5 Star. Therefore, we have set a new standard by achieving the first 5.5 Star NABERS rating of any type in the UK, following last year’s milestone of earning the first 5.0 Star. The improved rating reflects careful attention to building operations in the past year, along with further strategic improvements such as window replacement. Also, the staff have continued to embrace the need for pragmatic temperature controls and the use of natural ventilation when conditions permit. This achievement underscores our dedication, commitment and investment in enhancing the building’s operational energy performance year on year. https://lnkd.in/eJhTChev NABERS NABERSNZ CIBSE #engineering #watinspayne #buildingservices #london #sustainability #nabers #offices

A look at our Piccadilly project on-site. Our recent site images of the largest façade retention scheme in London capture the impressive scale and complexity of this construction. Each step brings us closer to realising the vision for this mixed-use scheme, which is delivering a 60,000 sqft premium office space, alongside retail units and residential accommodation on the upper floors. Project Team: Heyne Tillett Steel Aviva Investors McLaren Construction Group Keltbray Watkins Payne #londonarchitecture #facaderetention #piccadilly

Exciting progress at 80 Pelham Street!   We’re proud to be making strides on this net zero carbon development, delivering on the Wellcome Trust’s vision for a sustainable future. Since demolition began in July 2024, The Erith Group have recycled 98% of waste and the completed building is on track to achieve exceptional certifications, including:   🌍 BREEAM Outstanding 🌍 NABERS 5 Stars 🌍 WELL Platinum 🌍 WiredScore Platinum 🎥 Watch the video to see how we’re bringing this vision to life.   #Sustainability #NetZero #WellcomeTrust

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a CoderDojo STEM event at Sutton Life Centre Library as a STEM ambassador. I spent the evening assisting secondary school students with programming in Scratch and Python—skills that are becoming increasingly essential in today's digital world. As someone who leverages programming to streamline workflows in my daily work, I found immense joy in guiding and motivating these young learners. It was truly inspiring to share my expertise and passion for technology with the community. #CommunityEngagement #CodingForKids #TechEducation #STEM #Programming

Windsor Great Park Adventure Play is to be awarded the Themed Entertainment Association’s prestigious THEA Awards, one of the greatest honours in the themed visitor experience industry🎉 From giant acorns and tricky puzzles to treehouses and suspended walkways, our concept for the Adventure Play was to offer families experiences that reflect the unique heritage and environment of the Windsor Estate, and to bring children closer to nature while providing multi-sensory play for all levels of abilities and confidence. Since opening in July 2023 we have welcomed over 130,000 visitors. The impressive playground was sustainably built to the highest standards using traditional skills and timber from within the estate. A massive thank you to our designer and builder CAP.CO - Creating Adventurous Places Ltd., and to Themed Entertainment Association for their recognition! #WindsorGreatPark #experience #nature #play