Project overview
The Optic’ provides 95,000 sq ft of flexible workspace and state-of-the-art laboratories, adjacent to the recently completed ARM HQ building.
Fully fitted atriums and cores are provided alongside office spaces fitout to CAT A.
Built at Peterhouse Technology Park, which has recently been acquired by British Land (a leading UK property company with a growing focus on life sciences, innovation and technology,) it poses an ideal location for a new lab-enabled office development within the golden triangle and therefore compliments British Land’s strategy to leverage their campus model expertise outside London.
Special importance was placed on accessibility when designing the building.
From providing accessible parking bays for staff and visitors to ensuring step-free access to the building’s entrances, every aspect has been carefully considered to accommodate individuals with varying mobility needs. The incorporation of block paving and hard surfacing in strategic locations across the site ensures ease of movement for all users. Additionally, the provision of outdoor working spaces with level access promotes inclusivity and allows everyone to benefit from the surrounding environment.
Inside the building, features such as a circle slide door with a wide clear opening, level matting systems, and slip-resistant flooring in the reception area further enhance accessibility and safety. The inclusion of a draft lobby and staff entrances with powered controls also prioritise convenience for users.
Project team
Adam Knaggs
Managing Director
Adam joined SDC in 1995 as a Site Engineer. His position as Managing Director involves contributing to the day-to-day running of the business, setting the strategy for projects, and supporting all departments. Adam’s active approach to problem solving has been a defining trait of his career, as recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers who honoured him with their Site Engineer of the Year Award 1999, in which he was praised for designing his own shuttering system.
Andrew Shiner
Director
Andy joined SDC as a Site Agent and rose through the ranks to Project Director, before taking on his current role as Board Director in 2020. The experience he gained in all three professions will undoubtedly assist him in leading this scheme. On a previous project for NIAB in Cambridge, Andy’s team were responsible for SDC’s highest Considerate Constructors’ score to date (90 out of 100) and a Runner’s Up Prize at the CCS National Awards in 2019.
Andrew Mitchell
Director
Andrew is a senior member of staff who holds the role of Director/Company Secretary. He joined SDC in 1994, and had therefore been with the company for almost thirty years. He plays a key role in ensuring that board procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed. The Chairman and Board Directors will look to the Company Secretary for guidance as to what their responsibilities are under the rules and regulations to which they are subject, and on how these responsibilities should be discharged.
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.
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