Innovative designs and sustainable strategies on show at WNDC offices
In its reception area, WNDC has documents and designs for two of
its projects for the public to view. The display for the former
British Timken Works invites formal comments whilst the iHub
designs illustrate initial concepts prior to its consultation
period.
In June, the Consarc architect practice was announced as the winner
of a competition to design the new Daventry iHub, a building which
will contain innovation units for business at the cutting edge of
sustainable construction. The detailed model and design boards that
illustrate Consarc’s iHub vision have now moved from the offices of
Daventry District Council to WNDC for a public exhibition in
Northampton. The innovative concept will now move in to its
planning phase and construction of the £8 million building will
begin early in 2009.
Also available for the public to view are the boards detailing the
Design Code and Energy and Sustainability Strategy for the former
British Timken Works. The plans, also being exhibited at Duston
Library and Community Centre, showcase the design guide and
environmental standards for the proposed employment developments on
the site.
John Weir, WNDC’s Interim Chairman, said:
“The iHub concepts are very impressive and unique. When constructed
the iHub will focus on, and be a leading example of, sustainability
and energy efficiency. It is due to environmental priorities and
responsibilities that WNDC are committed to working hard with
developers on sites like the Former British Timken Works, ensuring
that robust design principals are adhered to.”
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Media enquiries: Keredy Stott 01604 597627 keredy.stott@wndc.org.uk