Case Study
Walsall Housing Group Offices
MKP acted as part of the project team on an ambitious project to deliver a new town centre office building for the Walsall Housing Group. The new office headquarters are situated within the Gigaport regeneration area and is helping in the development of a knowledge of economy within the town. The building is designed to encourage and facilitate a highly integrated and flexible workspace culture. The ‘Atrium Slice’ offers dramatic views of the landscape and and links department together.
MKP novated to the contractor in a Design and Build contract post-planning, whilst retaining a client side design team. The approach ensured that quality remained the highest priority. The project includes rainwater harvesting photovoltaics and solar water heating.
As a key member of the team, we produced an efficient solution to a challenging requirement to include innovations and prestige. The award-winning project has received a BREEAM Excellence rating.
MKP have a proven track record in both providing detailed design for clients from first principles and being brought in to provide more cost-effective designs that not only meet or better the budgets but can offer added value through reduction in plant and services space. MKP delivers fully integrated, flexible, safe, reliable and sustainable design solutions that satisfy the highest performance criteria while providing maximum value for money.