Project overview

The John Bradfield Centre has been designed to encourage collaborative working and innovation through its use of open plan offices and communal networking areas. Designed by London based architects Aukett Swanke, this three-storey state-of-the-art building covers 4,000 sq.m and is curved to match the geometry of an adjacent lake.

Project value
15,200,000
Project value
Three-storey building
4,000 sq.m
Three-storey building
Entrepreneurs and innovator
5000
Entrepreneurs and innovator
CFCI Award
Best new large building in 2017
CFCI Award

The brief for Project Zeta was to create a flexible-use timber frame building which enhances Harwell Campus’ esteemed international reputation.

Internally, the facility provides 70 glazed office pods, a 100-seat auditorium, café, retail units, meeting rooms and large breakout areas. The Building is named in honour of Sir John Bradfield, a Senior Bursar at Trinity College who was instrumental in the creation of the Science Park.

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Project team

Francis Shiner

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

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

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.