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Woolbeding Glasshouse

/ Woolbeding / Woolbeding Charity / Heatherwick Studio / 173 sqm

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Woolbeding Glasshouse / Woolbeding / Woolbeding Charity / Heatherwick Studio / 173 sqm
Woolbeding Glasshouse

Woolbeding / Woolbeding Charity / Heatherwick Studio / 173 sqm

A new ‘jewel’ within the Woolbeding National Trust site, the glasshouse comprises diamond shaped glass elements that open to resemble a stylised flower and ventilation to the plants within. The project includes the provision of all required infrastructure and extensive new landscaping around the new glasshouse.

Key Project Features

  • A challenging project, akin to procuring a machine rather than a building.
  • 10 glass sepals, motorised to allow opening and closing.
  • Extensive landscaping works to replicate the Silk Roads.

Core Five Added Value

  • Extensive market research was required throughout Europe to determine a pool of potential subcontractors. Initial research during RIBA Stage 2 determined that the concept of a moving structure was achievable.
  • Delivered within budget.
  • Regular review and contribution to risk to ensure appropriate budgets were assigned.
  • We designed a bespoke procurement route, based on the concept of a “Primary Sub Contractor (PSC)” recognising that the most critical element of the project was design and construction of the glasshouse. This enabled use of a more local Main Contractor with lower overheads resulting in significant saving compared with using the specialist division of a Tier 1 Contractor. This illustrates our intellectual approach to Cost Management, developing appropriate solutions rather than just offering a standard solution.
  • A Pre Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) was entered into with the PSC during RIBA Stage 4. We ensured that this was exhaustive, identifying deliverables for each week of the PCSA.
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