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Chiswick Park

Chiswick Park - Design

The key feature of the development is the spectacular parkland forming the heart of the site.  The focal point of the park is a large lake, with a canopied timber boardwalk from which the entrance to each building is arranged. The landscape is divided into an ‘inner garden’ and outer landscape areas, the former is highly detailed, while the latter is a softer, informal zone providing a park-like backdrop of native planting where green ‘fingers’ extend between the buildings, through to the perimeter car parks.

Chiswick Park has been developed as a place favouring people rather than vehicles.  Designed for pedestrian priority (when complete, 75 percent of those working at Chiswick Park will arrive on foot, by bicycle, bus or train), all vehicular activity is routed around the edge of the site, to screened carparks or undercrofts beneath the buildings.

The design for each building is developed as ‘served’ and ‘servant’ space, in which a central core (servant) is surrounded by uninterrupted three metre-high floor to ceiling office floors (served),  assisted by external escape stairs which contribute to the distinctive identity of the scheme. Full height, glazed central atria provide views out into the park and bring natural light into the office space.  The depth of each building varies, as determined by the masterplan, resulting in a variety of building sizes and contributing to the richness of the scheme as a whole.

The facades are fully glazed to maximise views and daylight, and enclose large, unobstructed office spaces. The comprehensive energy strategy includes fixed external sunshades in the form of a canopy of louvres at roof level as well as retractable fabric blinds on the east and west facades that are operated automatically via roof-mounted light sensors.  Together, these shade 90 percent of the building’s surfaces, and together with the displacement heating and cooling system and the extensive use of natural ventilation, significantly reduce the requirement for air-conditioning.

    Public Realm:

The key feature of the development is the spectacular parkland at the heart of the site, which is open at all times to members of the public.

    Flexibility:

The design strategy included a flexible approach to possible tenancy types – each office floor is able to operate as a single tenancy or as up to four independent tenancies.

    Energy:

Passive environmental strategies include retractable fabric blinds and fixed louvres to shade the facades, natural ventilation as well as an air displacement system for heating and cooling and, all contributing to a significant reduction in the need for air-conditioning, and contributing to a high level of comfort in the offices.