DB3 COMMERCIAL

Flexible Spaces for the World of Work

DB3 Architecture is an award winning global practice for sustainable Architecture and Design, founded in 1883 and with seven studios across the UK. Renowned for our quality design and technical delivery, we have long standing relationships with some of the biggest global brands.

From architectural vision to the completed build, we provide multi-disciplinary expertise aimed at meeting the diverse needs of our client base.

Our core functions of architectural design and project management have been augmented by distinct, exclusive services which can be combined to provide a single point service. This encompasses building services engineering, urban design and interiors, to name a few.

We maintain a focus on not only delivering the project on time, with exceptional quality and within cost, but also in ensuring long term value is designed into facilities to ensure that they are easy and safe to operate, sustainable, minimise energy use and are cost effective to maintain.

We work collaboratively and go all out to make this an enjoyable process and build relationships which often results in us returning to work for the same clients on future projects.

Creating Great Places and Spaces that Enhance All our Lives

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Over 30 Years of Commercial Architecture Experience

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From world group headquarters, business parks, new build office development and starter units, we have vast experience in providing Commercial designs, site master planning and strategic planning, including delivery of:

• Cat A: Landlord fit-out works• Cat B: Design of Tenant fit-out• Cat B: Develop & Deliver a fit-out• Designing the Shell & Core

We hold a track record of space planning, providing workable and efficient office environments and have experience in achieving BREEAM ratings.

We strive to design not just a space, but the foundations of the right office culture for your organisation because keeping staff engaged results in greater employee satisfaction and ultimately greater productivity and morale.

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RHONDDA CYNON TAFF BOROUGH COUNCIL

DB3 was appointed to lead a multidisciplinary design team, acting as Architect and Lead Consultant for all RIBA Stages from concept design, the planning process through construction to completion.

The £42 million Taff Vale redevelopment, comprising 10,700 sqm of offices, 2400 sqm of community facilities and 400 sqm of café restaurant space is a major element in the regeneration of Pontypridd’s town centre.

• Buildings A, B and C are all linked by a new basement with high quality public space at ground level, linking Taff Street to Ynysangharad Park and the river.

• Buildings A & B are office use and capable of sub -division on each floor. Servicing and car park provision is provided in the basement.

• Building C comprises a mix of D1 and D2 uses, alongside a small café (A3) and some administration space (B1) Each of the three buildings is to operate independently, with freedom of working hours.

The site had been derelict for many years, following the demolition in 2011 of a 1960s development built on the site. The project has created a vibrant new quarter in the centre of the town.

Taff Vale Regeneration

Quorum Business Park is a major employment destination, located in Newcastle, developed on a phased basis by Grantside Quorum Ltd.

DB3 was invited to submit designs for the next stage of this major project, in a closed competition, to provide a mixed use development situated around the main entrance to the site. The proposed accommodation comprises BREEAM ‘Excellent’ offices of 3700m², retail space of 460m², a restaurant of 206m² and a hotel of 4327m².

By careful planning and an understanding of the needs of each client type, we ensured that the retail element contributed to the overall flow of both pedestrians and traffic, without upstaging the larger hotel element to which it is connected.

This was achieved by shaping the building to allow it to merge with existing public realm elements and to provide easy access for deliveries and passing trade.

The scheme as a whole needed to complement existing architecture on the site as well as a materials palette as part of the hotel requirement. We therefore morphed the use of materials across our development proposal to enhance its coherence with the overall scheme.

Furthermore, through careful planning we were able to offer significantly improved net to gross ratios within the commercial space than was briefed, without adding to budget.

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Quorum Business Park

GRANTSIDE QUORUM LTD

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MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

An example of our approach to sustainable office design is this 1850m² building which houses 128 staff of a new housing association created by a stock transfer from Monmouthshire County Council as well as providing public facing meeting facilities.

Monmouthshire Housing HQ

DB3 act as Architect for our client Business Homes and have produced a series of concept designs for a high quality, low energy, cost effective business space concept.

The design is capable of being scaled to fit a variety of site areas and planning applications are currently lodged for the first physical development.

A further series of sites are currently at varying stages of the development cycle.

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BUSINESS HOMES

Office Space Concept

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PAUL SMITH

DB3 was appointed as Architect for this prestigious project to convert and refurbish a central London building on behalf of client Paul Smith.

The project comprised comprehensive refurbishment of 5 floors of office accommodation together with a new flagship retail store. Also included within the

scheme is the conversion of a penthouse apartment from a 2-bedroom to 3-bedroom accommodation.

The building is located in the Mayfair Conservation Area and remained occupied throughout the works to the penthouse.

Office Refurbishment & Flagship Store

Pembroke Technium was the winner of the Insider Property Wales Sustainable Design Award. The building has been developed to be a model of sustainability and low energy use to demonstrate systems under development. The building is

centered on the creation of an ‘internal street’. This was taken a step further by transforming the link to the main building into an atrium.

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PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Pembroke Technium

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KEYLAND DEVELOPMENTS

This project involved the conversion and reinstatement of listed farm buildings at Esholt, Bradford on behalf of Keyland Developments.

The project provides contemporary vibrant office and business unit spaces as a contrast to the existing building fabric. The risk buildings were fully renovated, with the DB3 team developing a complementary, exciting solution.

Home Farm Offices

DB3 acted as Interior Designer and Architect for the refurbishment of the second floor of 2 Assembly Square, Cardiff, to create a new Life Science Hub on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). The Hub is a national and international focal point and nerve centre for life sciences in Wales, and is a resource for the whole of the sector including academic, business, clinical and funding organisations.

The scheme provides 1190m2 of office accommodation with new finishes throughout. The purpose of the space is to stimulate interaction, innovation, networking and collaboration, as well as facilitating jobs and blue chip investment. We developed the design in conjunction with the key stakeholders delivering a multitude of challenging design and planning objectives.

We worked with client stakeholders to design in features that allowed for collaborative working. The main open plan work area includes a combination of meeting areas designed to foster collaboration including open drop-in areas and formal group rooms. The boardroom with views over Cardiff Bay has bespoke leather clad walls with slate-backed display recesses. Further areas of activity and collaboration include a coffee bar and soft seating area.

The fit out included board room table, meeting rooms, multimedia pods, living walls and floors, slate walling, reception desk and copper ceiling to board room. A new café and tea points provide refreshment and catering facilities.

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WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT

Life Sciences Hub

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ADMIRAL INSURANCE

DB3 created the design for the flagship headquarters relocation for Admiral Insurance. The proposal was informed by the existing architecture and look to mimic the high quality of materials and finishes that was to eventually enclose Callaghan Square and create a unified development.

In terms of its massing and scale, the building was planned to be lower on the south eastern corner increasing in height on the north western corner to create a focal point when viewed down St Mary’s Street, which meets the requirements of the masterplan.

The building exterior was planned to be of a similar nature to those on the north of the site. With a colonnade on the ground floor and the top storey recessed, the facade was to be articulated to create interest and quality. The entrance was planned to be prominent but not imposing.

The open plan, modem design provides accommodation for up to 2350 staff.

Flagship HQ Concept

This development project provides new business space in office and hybrid office units at Speake Garston, Liverpool.

The site contains two structures, one of 22,000ft² together with a further building housing eight business units totalling 30,000ft² in area.

Negotiations were undertaken with Liverpool Land and the scheme affords further regeneration of existing brownfield development land.

Close proximity to the existing historic hangar building of the nearby airport called for a sympathetic design approach, something that has seen the successful completion and letting of this high quality flexible space.

The design achieved BREEAM ratings of ‘Excellent’ for the office units and ‘Very Good’ for the hybrid units.

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PRIORITY SITES

Dakota Business Park

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PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK

DB3 acted as Architect for this major scheme to create a new corporate and retail banking UK headquarters of Punjab National Bank at No.1 Moorgate.

No.1 Moorgate

DB3 was appointed as Architect for this scheme to extend existing headquarters offices on behalf of Paul Smith.

The project includes a two storey vertical extension to a four storey existing office building.

The extension provides circa 3000 sqm of additional high quality office space.

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PAUL SMITH

Office Extension

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MIDLAND & REGIONAL PROPERTIES

In the heart of Wolverhampton, DB3 developed a scheme that provides a new and exciting vision for the city, planned to build on the strengths and character of its architecture.

The aim is to produce a responsive development which will become an integral part of the urban fabric of Wolverhampton in the future.

The proposed scheme provides new shops, offices and private homes, in addition to a number of hotels with conference and leisure facilities.

Wolverhampton Central Business District

DB3 was appointed by the owners to revisit this tired office building in Birmingham’s city centre. The building sits within a conservation area.

Our design incorporated a refit to the main office floors as well as an upgrade to all common areas, washrooms and the building reception space.

Whilst a design-led approach was required, we were mindful of the sensitive nature of this building and the corporate tenants our client attracted.

A phased approach to the project allowed for the ongoing occupation of the building throughout the upgrade programme.

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WATERLOO HOUSE BIRMINGHAM LTD

Waterloo House

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CHARNWOOD DEVELOPMENTS

DB3 was appointed by Charnwood Developments as Architect to develop the masterplan for the 16 acre Wales 1 Business Park at Junction 23A on the M4.

The name defines the location as the first key point of entry to Wales over the new Severn Bridge on the M4 corridor.

Wales 1 Business Park

Aberporth Business Park is situated alongside West Wales Airport and adjacent to one of the world’s most advanced aerospace technology centres. The scheme

was developed on an exposed brownfield site with the intention of increasing site biodiversity through sensitive landscaping and low impact construction methods.

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WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Aberporth Business Park

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TILLION PARTNERSHIP

The Tillion Partnership selected DB3 as its Architect in obtaining a detailed planning approval for a mixed use development of offices and residential on an 8 acre site between the River Aire and Leeds Liverpool Canal on the outer fringe of Wakefield City Centre.

The final design approved by the client was for a series of buildings running along both the canal and the river side having their own distinct presence, and creating

flexible floor space enabling various options as to the sub-division, dependent on individual tenant needs.

A full planning approval was obtained for a total of 220,000ft² of office and residential accommodation over a number of buildings varying from 5,000 to 30,000ft² with designated car parking spaces.

Wakefield Waterfront

Food store design and project management is a major strength of the DB3 offer.

Responsible for the architecture of a multitude of ASDA stores since 1964, our client relationship developed over this period, where the practice provided Design, Project Management and Client Agent services on a wide range of projects.

Our involvement encompassed extension, refurbishment and renewal of retail superstores, with a focus on speed to market and minimisation of store trading disruption.

Experience and skills within the practice enabled DB3 to tackle any project type including new stores, renewals, minor departmental changes and roll-out projects.

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RHONDDA CYNON TAFF BOROUGH COUNCIL

Robertstown Development

• Insider Property Industry Awards Yorkshire: 2018 Architectural Practice of the Year / Design Excellence / Regeneration Project of The Year, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music. 2015 Highly Commended Architectural Firm of the Year

• London Construction Awards: 2018 London Build Excellence / Regeneration Project, Shortlisted – Chancery Lane Residential

• Education Estates Awards: 2018 Refurbishment Project, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• AJ Retrofit Awards: 2018 Further & Higher Education, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards: 2018 Building Project of the Year, Shortlisted – Leeds College of Music

• RICS Design Through Innovation Award: 2017• BD Awards: 2017 Sports & Leisure Architect of the

Year, Shortlisted• RICS 2017 Regional Award: 2010, 2011 Various,

Shortlisted – Airedale Air Conditioning• RIBA Regional Award: 2015 Small Project Award –

Leeds College of Music• Green Apple Awards: 2015, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008,

2007 – Various• RTPI Wales Planning Award: 2014 – Ysgol Craig Y

Deryn School• SCALA Awards: 2014 Civic Building of the Year,

Highly Commended – Michael, Woods Leisure Centre, Fife. Commended – Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre

• Scottish Property Awards: 2014 Architectural Excellence Award – Michael Woods Leisure Centre, Fife

• CPRW Awards: 2014 Special Award – MOMA Machynlleth Tannery Gallery

• LABC Building Excellence Awards: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 – Various

• LABC Design Excellence Awards: 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002 – Various

• Leicestershire & Rutland Craftsmanship Awards: 20013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002 – Various

• Civic Trust Awards: 2012, 2007, 2006, 1993, 1990 – Various

• CIAT Award: 2010 Technical Excellence, Highly Commended – Marks & Spencer, Liverpool. 2009 Commendation – CAB University of Huddersfield

• RICS Pro Yorkshire Awards: 2009 Shortlisted – CAB University of Huddersfield

• Retail Interiors Awards: 2010 Best International Interior, Shortlisted – PAN Emirates, Dubai

• BCSE Awards: 2009 Inspiring Design for Special Schools – Threeways School, Bath

• ASDA Stores Supplier Awards: 2009 Best Consultant & Best EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) Initiative

• RIBA White Rose Award: 2009 Bronze award – Creative Art Building, University of Huddersfield

• BREEAM Awards: 2008, 2007, Various• Insider Yorkshire Renaissance Awards: 2006 Best

Restoration project – Milton Centre University of Huddersfield

• Montgomeryshire Design Awards: 1997, 1994 – Various

• Snowdonia National Park Awards: 1992 Good Design in the Countryside Award – Aberdovey Yacht Club

• Prince of Wales Design Awards: 1990 Good Design Awards – St Giles Business Park for the DBRW

• RIBA Awards: 1968 Commendation – Llwydcoed Cremaorium

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ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System

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