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Designing and delivering leading flexible, low carbon cyber security facilities for Lancaster University to align with the university's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
"Your Carbonica report is really good. You are unique in what you do and the way your environmental team manages the process. It’s a real asset for you.”
Lancaster University wanted to create a centre of excellence for the cyber security sector; with a focus on improved facilities, flexibility and innovation. Critical to the success of the project was the need for adherence to robust programmes. The challenge for the University was to ensure that their chosen contractor was able to work within their security parameters, in an occupied building while teaching and every day operations continued as usual. Lancaster University have made a robust commitment to be Net Zero by 2035, so carbon measurement was also key.
We worked with the university to refurbish two existing spaces. The project saw the design and creation of the Charles Carter Decision Theatre through to the redevelopment of two existing seminar rooms, with the University’s existing Infolab office and lab space also refurbished.
The Charles Carter Decision Theatre included new wall linings and acoustic baffles, with upgraded power, data and AV provision designed to future proof the space for the University’s new technology.
Following completion of the DataLabs work, we were asked to refurbish the existing ISS Building to design a space that would bring together highly skilled experts in digital and cyber security. Programme was critical, with funding that had to be used within their financial year, so there was a fast turnaround for design and start on site.
The University wanted a low carbon workspace with a variety of work settings to attract and retain the best talent in their sector; with an emphasis on flexibility and reuse of the existing architectural structure where possible. The new design embraces the stunning atrium space and provides opportunity to work, socialise, meet and relax, with a new meet and greet area, meeting rooms, a break out and social space, kitchen, fixed desk seating and a multi-purpose events space. We also monitored carbon using our bespoke CaBonica tool, and were able to provide a comprehensive report outlining carbon savings at the end of the project.
Security was paramount during both projects due to the data sensitive nature of the building. During the work, the university carried out a number of covert security observations to ensure that we were adhering to our obligations and were delighted to note that there were no breaks in protocol.
We have provided Lancaster University with two cutting edge education and training facilities for the next generation of cyber security specialists. Lancaster University were delighted with the collaborative approach on the two projects, expressing that the projects have exceeded the previous experiences on projects.
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