Shortlisted in the UNBUILT category
Our building is part of the W-zone in Kings Cross, a triangular site, bounded by the Kings Cross and St Pancras railway lines and the busy York Way. The cluster of buildings forms a mini neighbourhood, creating both an attractive and protected space that is also fully accessible to residents of the wider urban area. 

W3 is a community building, whose structure and main facades are all made from engineered timber, targeting to achieve BREEAM excellent. With an easily accessible café, a gym that focuses on group exercise and a creche the building is the heart of the W -Zone.

Part of the wider Kings Cross regeneration area, W3 is a community building, whose

structure and main facades are all made from engineered timber. A combination

of sustainably sourced building materials (both structure and facade are mainly

engineered timber), passive design features, highly efficient building services and

a low carbon centralised energy supply will ensure that W3 will have a significantly

reduced carbon footprint, both in production and in use. A green roof, with a mix of

bird and bat boxes will establish space for biodiversity.

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