RIBA Stage 4 MEP design for a contemporary 420m²+ extension to the visitor building at Batsford Arboretum: a high-specification kitchen, cafe and garden shop, engineered with low-carbon technologies in a sensitive historic setting.
Batsford Arboretum is home to a unique collection of some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees spread over c.56 acres, together with an existing garden centre, garden terrace cafe and gift shop.
The new extension project expanded the existing building by over 420m², providing a high-specification kitchen, cafe and garden shop. The contemporary building design respects the historic arboretum and its surroundings, with environmental features including FSC timber, sheep’s wool insulation, heat pumps and rainwater harvesting.
Rubix MEP were responsible for the RIBA Stage 4 detailed design of the MEP services, including LV distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, small power and data, fire alarm, heating, ventilation, hot and cold water and LPG gas services.
Detailed design of the full MEP services: LV distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, small power and data, fire alarm, heating, ventilation, hot and cold water and LPG gas.
Air source heat pumps and greywater recycling systems, providing on-site sustainable energy and helping to reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
Services engineered around a contemporary building design that respects the historic arboretum and its surrounding environment.
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