12 NEWS RICS AWARD CPMG recognised for BIM expertise
CPMG Architects has scooped a RICS BIM4SME award for their use of BIM during the design and construction of the Discovery Building in Nottingham. The scheme – a ‘flagship’ bioscience centre in the city – was realised through Level 2 BIM, with the design team using BIM to work collaboratively in 3D to design and develop construction informa- tion with subcontractors.
The Nottingham and London-based practice was presented with the award at a ceremony held on 12 September at London’s HMS Belfast. Nick Gregory, director for CPMG Architects said: “Our team has been using BIM technology for a number of years. This is just one example of several varied Level 2 projects we have delivered while working with clients, design teams, contractors and supply chains. This award is a testament to the hard work of the team to continually improve the way we support teams to deliver building projects.” Matt Greenhalgh, lead architect on the
project, added: “BIM helped to inform better decision making between all subcon- tractors, the client and tenants, without
BOOK
New design for old buildings by Roger Hunt and Ian Boyd
The substantial benefits and challenges of complementing old buildings with contem- porary architectural design are looked at in a book co-authored by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and published by RIBA Publishing. New Design for Old Buildings, which is
co-authored by award winning writer Roger Hunt and the chairman of the SPAB, Iain Boyd, explores how effective design can rejuvenate old buildings. It also proposes “a more radical approach to new design when working in a historic environment”. The SPAB commented on the need for a
new book on the subject: “In the context of urban regeneration projects and a renewed
focus on sustainability in the built environ- ment, the need for good design in old build- ings is as pressing as ever before.” Setting out practical thinking regarding
the coupling of new and old in architecture, the book aims to “provide essential reading for anyone with an involvement in adapt- ing old buildings for future use,” said the publishers. “From building owner, architect and designer to planner and contractor, New Design for Old Buildings outlines ways of achieving thoughtful, practical and aesthetic design while avoiding pastiche.” Matthew Slocombe, director at SPAB,
said: “The SPAB approach encourages appreciation of, and maintenance of, old buildings. Sometimes, to ensure continuing
care and use, sensitive change is needed.” He added: “New Design for Old Buildings sets out the society’s ideas and offers a range of successful examples including domestic, commercial, religious and other buildings.” The book’s co-author, Roger Hunt, said:
“We hope that readers will be emboldened and gain a greater understanding that good new design is essential to ensuring the life and sustainability of old buildings. “Our aim is to guide readers and help
them appreciate that introducing good design in the historic context relies on understanding, respect, good manners and skill but is immensely rewarding, as demon- strated by the diverse projects we feature.”
impacting on the design and construction programme, and enabled the manufacture of off-site components where possible.” He added: “On site changes were reduced thanks to the clash detection process helping all subcontractors to deliver on time, within budget and to a high quality. CPMG is proud to have utilised BIM on this project which was central to its success.”
The Discovery Building is a five-storey, BREEAM Excellent-rated facility built next to the BioCity building and forming part of the UK's largest bioscience park. It opened in May and has already won the Judges’ Special Award at the East Midlands Property Dinner. A key exterior design element is the scheme’s brise soleil which is linked to NASA satellites and reflects the sun’s activity in real time.
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