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Cambridge Science Park


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hen architects Scott Brownrigg were given a brief to create a new gateway to Cambridge Science Park they knew the building had to be impressive to attract the desired high tech and Research and Development companies. The design features a colonnade sweeping across the front of the building echoing the curve of the spine road and a new public space. The column spacing guides occupants and visitors


to the entrance – a GEZE


Slimdrive SCR curved automatic sliding door. The building has a BREEAM Excellent rating for its design so the Slimdrive SCR was the perfect complement.


The circular


entrance features two sets of automatic bi- parting curved glass sliding doors, creating a lobby that minimises heat loss or gain and so helps to contribute to the building’s environmental credentials


In addition the Slimdrive SCR automatic


curved sliding door provides a light and airy all-glass lobby entrance which blends


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seamlessly into the façade and the large glass atrium, it combines high performance with unobtrusive operation. Inside the operator’s deep canopy an integrated air curtain was installed to further minimise any heat loss and maintain the aesthetics of the building. The Slimdrive SCR automatic operator also provides uninhibited access and so meets the demands of Part M, BS 8300 and EN 16005, while the access control system ensures security.


Recognising the outstanding design of the building, the Cambridge Science Park has been shortlisted for the 2023 British Council for Offi ces (BCO) Awards. The BCO’s


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primary objective is to defi ne excellence in offi ce space.


Ross Mcwatt, associate architect at Scott Brownrigg said: “We have worked with GEZE several times, they have the same focus as we do in terms combining sustainability, accessibility and aesthetics.” Richard Richardson-Derry,


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specifi cation manager at GEZE UK added: “This is an outstanding building, that meets many demands, we were delighted to play a part in creating an entrance and achieving the criteria of the brief.”


01543 443000 www.geze.co.uk


08/06/2023 10:16


Beko plc Appliance Partners welcome new Head of Customer Care


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eko plc Appliance Partners, the specialist division of Beko plc which off ers bespoke home appliance


solutions to housebuilders, build-to-rent providers, developers and contractors, have announced the appointment of Sharif-Paul Anton as their new Head of Customer Care, strengthening their operations and customer care team. With a 20-year career in this fi eld, including


roles working with a number of major global brands, Sharif-Paul brings to Beko plc a wealth of experience in delivering the highest levels of customer care. Focusing on diligent and speedy service,


Sharif-Paul and his team will continue to provide hassle-free and eff ective support for housebuilders and developers throughout the appliance purchase process, continuing to off er advice and guidance to their partners’ customers as end consumers of their products. Sharif-Paul comments, “I am thrilled to be joining Beko plc, heading up the customer care team and supporting Beko plc Appliance Partners contract division. I am extremely passionate about delivering a world-class level of customer experience, having dedicated my career to this fi eld. “The Beko plc Appliance Partners team are


already providing a fantastic service to both our partners and their customers. I will build


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on these excellent foundations and help us become even more renowned in the industry for delivering the very highest levels of customer care.” Beko plc Appliance Partners provide


freestanding and integrated appliances with solutions tailored specifi cally for the residential property sector, off ering a choice of leading brands featuring a vast range of technology-rich, energy effi cient products. Their fl exible end-to-end service, overseen by a dedicated Specifi cation Manager, is tailored to each project’s unique requirements,


with a strong emphasis on providing eff ective ongoing support. Sharif-Paul’s appointment demonstrates


the company’s commitment to continuous investment in colleague development to enhance product knowledge across the business, ensuring their highly trained customer care team continue to provide an industry- leading level of support to all partners and their customers.


appliancepartners@beko.co.uk appliance-partners.bekoplc.com


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