Project overview
Brooklands sustainable business campus in Cambridge represents a remarkable project aimed at meeting the needs of tech businesses while prioritising sustainability and collaboration. Situated in the heart of Cambridge, the campus offers convenient access to the city’s rail station and amenities, making transportation and local services easily accessible to occupants.
The development features 67,000 sq ft of Grade A office space spread across two buildings, with Building B standing as a four-story structure and Building A as a smaller two-story building.
Innovative design elements are incorporated, including outside collaboration spaces such as roof terraces and a tranquil courtyard bridging the gap between the buildings.
As a future-facing campus in the heart of one of the UK’s greenest cities, sustainability is at the core of the project with a focus on net-zero carbon, fossil-free operation. It is currently on course to be Cambridge’s first net zero carbon office development, with BREAAM Excellent and EPC A+ ratings being targeted. The buildings are designed with features such as gardens and reduced vehicle use contribute to improved air quality high levels, increased fresh air ventilation, and 300 secure cycle spaces, promoting reduced environmental impact and employee well-being.
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John Duxbury, head of UK portfolio asset management at M&G Real Estate
“Brooklands is a prime example of how M&G Real Estate is continuing to invest, reposition, and develop high quality, ESG-led office assets across the UK and Europe’s major towns and cities, to command premium rents from local and international occupiers which have sustainability and employee wellbeing at the heart of their business plans.”
Project team
Francis Shiner
Chairman
Since joining the company in 1983, Francis has assumed various roles, from Chief Surveyor to managing Director, ultimately assuming the position of Chairman in 2021.
Dan Changer
Director
Dan studied Architecture at the University of Cambridge and worked as a chartered Architect before joining SDC in 2010. Joining as a Design Coordinator, Dan then opted to work as a Contracts Manager, receiving a promotion to Project Manager before his appointment to the Board of Directors in 2020. His duties and responsibilities include setting the overall strategy for the project, as well as leading the project team and ensuring the scheme is delivered within the client’s time, quality and budget constraints. Dan’s client-focused attitude and collaborative problem-solving approach will be crucial to the scheme’s successful delivery.
Jonathan Richardson
Director
Jonathan has extensive knowledge and experience of building services design, installations and management thereof. As a qualified Building Services Engineer, Jonathan spent his earlier career working for a major MEP sub-contractor. His diverse range of project experience means he has proven to be a great addition to the SDC team, and this has led to his recent promotion to M&E Director. He oversees a team of electrical and mechanical project managers, estimators, quantity surveyors, commissioning and MEP design managers.
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