Siemens Urban Sustainability Centre

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URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE


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It is a clear sign of the condence in Londons ability tonurture and support eco-enterprises that Siemens has

chosen to locate its agship centre of sustainability herein the UK capital. The Siemens Centre is set to sit at theheart of a brand new Green Enterprise District, which

will sweep across east of the city. We envisage that thedistrict will be a vibrant, international hub incubatingdozens of low carbon businesses.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

Wilkinson Eyre Architects


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The Siemens Urban Sustainability Centre in the heart of Londons Docklands will be an

iconic building providing a place for community enjoyment as well as promoting education

and learning in the elds of science, engineering, technology and sustainability. It will

demonstrate Siemens commitment to creating sustainable cities and will attract not

only major City planners and ofcials, but also members of the local community and

educational groups, from school children to post graduate level students. It is envisaged

that the centre will attract approximately 100,000 visitors every year.

Siemens is committed to the development of new technologies and the centre will give

visitors an opportunity to learn about technological solutions to urban challenges such

as climate change and urban sustainability. The exhibition area is designed to make

these topics exciting and tangible and to give context to the learning in the classroom.

The building itself will showcase sustainable technologies and will demonstrateexcellence in sustainable construction (targeting BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A

rating). The building will also provide ofce space for around 250 Siemens employees

and there will be a state of the art 300 seat auditorium as well as a shop, restaurant and

caf facilities.


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View from Royal Victoria Dock looking West

Our aim is to create an attractive focal point thatcelebrates Londons ambition and leadership in greentechnologies and sustainability. Siemens is at the heartof providing sustainable solutions, from renewableenergy generation to low-carbon transport and urban

infrastructure. I hopethe Siemens Centre will act as acatalyst for wider community involvement in the debateabout how we best address the challenge of climatechange in our cities.

Andreas J Goss, Chief Executive, Siemens plc & ClusterNorth West Europe


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Nowhere else in the UK is undergoing transformationon the scale of Newham. London is moving East andthere is huge potential here for investment, growthand greater prosperity. I am delighted a huge blue-chip

organisation such as Siemens has recognised this.

Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham

View from Western Gateway Road


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View towards main entrance

The crystalline geometry of the architecture derivesits inspiration from nature. The building responds to itslocation, visually contrasting the curve of the O2 Centrebeyond. The massing of the two interlocking triangularforms generates an exciting and dynamic building from

every angle as you move around the site.

Chris Wilkinson, Founding Director of Wilkinson Eyre

Architects


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The proposal comprises two crystals - the exhibition and ofce/conference volumes respectively.

We have developed the form into a pair of parallelograms or crystals that are themselves broken

into a series of triangulated facets to form the facades. The facets create a very distinctive

crystalline form, composed of a series of planar components. The sketches shown on the opposite

page show some of the development of the crystalline form.

The facets each have a different orientation, and so will reect the light differently, creating a

dynamic, exciting form from every angle. Taking cues from the mirrored surface of the dock, the

form is therefore considered as a dynamic and reciprocal reection of its setting.



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West elevation


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East elevation


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The fundamental driver for this project is to become an exemplar in sustainable

construction, through the intelligent integration of building structure, fabric and

services as a series of coordinated active systems working together. Through design

the building will reduce energy consumption and where energy is required as much aspossible will be taken from the surrounding site in the form of renewables. The project

will bring together both current established best practice systems, such as photo-voltaic

cells, solar thermal water heating, rainwater harvesting and ground source heat-pumps,

together with developing technologies in heat recovery such as thermal wheels.

Wherever possible the building systems will be visible elements of both the architecture

and exhibition strategies. This has the opportunity of providing a free exhibition that

tells visitors how the building works and how the building systems adapt to changing

seasonal and climatic conditions.

The building will operate with a mixed mode ventilation strategy. Where seasonally

possible, it will be naturally ventilated in both the ofce and exhibition crystals, using

opening vents in the facades and roofs. When required, perhaps because of acoustic

requirements, or because of large capacity events in summer months for example,

a mechanical ventilation system can be used. These systems will be optimised usingadvanced Building Management System. The only public space that would always be

mechanically ventilated will be the auditorium due to its acoustic requirements.


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View from Silvertown looking East


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The key objectives for the landscape design are to;

reinforce the identity of the centre by creating a highly attractive and desirable location and a

destination to visit

foster an awareness by inspiring people to think about their ecological footprint through

innovative design and community involvement

enhance the visual quality of the scheme to enable visitors to understand where they are andcreate a place of interest and activity, ensuring it becomes a landmark in its own right

develop a high quality, durable materials palette to ensure the longevity and attractiveness of

the scheme

work with the local community and other stakeholders to develop long term plans with a clear

vision for future needs

consider from the outset of the design process how the landscape will be managed and

maintained in the long term

create places that are inherently exible, taking account of the future impacts of climate

change and adaptation measures that may need to be retrotted

consider the implementation of water management and recycling schemes.


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Townshend


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Pringle Brandon


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View along internal street looking East


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Ground oor plan

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The inherent connection between the ground oor and the adjacent public realm

areas is capitalised upon by providing an active frontage to the Eastern edge of

the building. The exhibition hall in the north crystal can be viewed through the

prominent facades on this side.

In the South crystal a lively cafe facility runs along the length of the water-facing

elevation. On the less prominent facades, to the West and South, back of house

and support functions are located.

The North and South crystals are separated by a generous street, which is typically

to be accessed by the public from the East and by staff and corporate visitors from

the West. The main reception at the centre of this street provides a key orientation

point. From here, there are views into the exhibition hall to the North, while the

expressed volume of the auditorium will create a focal point within the corporatecrystal.

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First oor plan

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The key function for the rst oor is the corporate conference suite set out along

the East facing wing of the South crystal. This provides high quality board room

and meeting room facilities with views out over the dock to the East. This facility is

supplemented with an accessible roof terrace and a small area of secure client ofce

space with West and South facing views.

View along corridor on rst oor outside meeting roomsPringle Brandon


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Cities are responsible for 75% of the worlds energyuse and produce more than 80% of all greenhouse gasemissions. Given that the proportion of the worldspopulation living in cities is increasing, it will be citiesthat determine whether we successfully make the shiftto more sustainable living.

The centre will be an iconic building at the heart of

Londons Green Enterprise District showcasing andexplaining green technology, how it impacts on peopleslives in the present day and the potential we have tocreate more sustainable living over the next 10-20

years.

Chris Brandon, Partner, Pringle BrandonSecondoor - view into ofces


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Second oor plan

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The second oor of the South crystal accommodates open plan ofce areas.Workstations on the East wing will have views out over the dock, those to the West

wing will have views to Canary Wharf and the O2 Centre. All workstations are to

benet from natural daylight. At the centre of the plan, daylight penetration will

be enhanced with skylights.

Section through auditoriumPringle Brandon


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Internal street view


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For further information:

Anne KeoghHead of External RelationsSiemens plce: [email protected]

t: 01276 696312

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