Overview

Quad Two is the newest landmark building to be constructed on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and was negotiated following SDC’s previous success of Quad One and the Pavilion Building. The new building houses four floors of Grade-A flexible and bespoke office space, with the main entrance featuring a double height reception and breakout space.

SDC’s work comprised the removal of ground obstructions and soil stabilisation, followed by the erection of a steel frame, curtain walling and internal works to CAT A fitout. The building exterior continues the striking visual aesthetic that is unique to the Quad area of the Harwell Campus, with green fritted glass chosen to reflect the surrounding nature. Internally, the light-filled space has been designed to enhance employee wellbeing and provide a calming environment. The building also features a roof terrace overlooking the landscaped garden situated between Quad One and Quad Two, boasting high-quality seating areas for outdoor meetings and gatherings.

Jason Stafford, Harwell Campus

“‘SDC are on programme with delivery of their fourth building for us, this one being a four storey high quality office for multiple occupiers. SDC have enabled early handover of car parks and landscaped gardens, achieved at a stage while the building is still at steel frame erection stage, so as to give enjoyment of these to Campus employees through the summer months.  We have seen SDC work hard to ensure full understanding of the client needs and to meet programme and budget requirements on all of our projects.  SDC’s focus on quality and care in all areas of interface with neighbours and welfare for site operatives and their proactive approach to sustainability and design management sets a higher benchmark than most contractors achieve and this is valued by Harwell.”