New London Architecture

Institute of Physics

Built

The new headquarters for the Institute of Physics (IOP) in Kings Cross is a highly sustainable building which acts as a ‘living lab’ to showcase physics and innovative technology.

The new headquarters for the Institute of Physics is a highly sustainable building which acts as a ‘living lab’ to showcase physics and innovative technology. This radical reworking of a 19th century terrace creates an inquisitive and contemporary headquarters for the IOP. The institute now has a public building to provide education and exhibition facilities, a London office, an Accelerator Centre for start-ups, lecture theatre, and members’ room. The outcome encapsulates the IOPs drivers of education, community, discovery, and economy.

Zero Carbon London

Zero Carbon London

→ BREEAM Excellent
→ 5/5 credits based upon BREs Green Guide rating
→ 98% of the previous building recycled in construction
→ A weather station installed on the roof monitors building’s performance
→ Expose concrete robustness saves on the use of other materials

The new headquarters for the Institute of Physics is a highly sustainable building which acts as a ‘living lab’ to showcase physics and innovative technology. The institute now has a public building to provide education and exhibition facilities, a London office, an Accelerator Centre for start-ups, lecture theatre, and members’ room. The buildings green roof SuDS supports sustainable urban drainage preventing water pollution and flooding. Parts of the demolition, including the windows were donated to a local hostel and the Community Wood Recycling social enterprise scheme. The concrete is certified BES6001 Excellent for its responsible sourcing just two miles away from the site. An integrated approach to sustainability includes the bore hole cooling piles, PVs, blue and green roofs, and free cooling ventilation strategy.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Islington

Size

2415 sq m

Completion

June 2019


Location

37 Caledonian Rd, Islington, London N1 9BU, UK


Team Credits

Structural and M&E Engineer

AECOM

Main Contracter

J.Murphy & Sons

Project Manager

Colliers International

Cost Consultant

Core Five

Architect

TateHindle


Listed by

TateHindle

Last updated on

31/05/2024


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