| Client Architect Image Credits |
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Jonathan Clarke Architects Jonathan Clarke Architects |
Awards | RICS Awards Finalist Blueprint Awards Shortlist FX International Design Awards Shortlist |
Since its founding in 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has cared for more than 3.1 million dogs and cats. We provided building services for the charity on a new major redevelopment which sits adjacent to Battersea Power Station building. The building includes an 8-storey veterinary hospital, assessment centre, intake kennels, workspace and administration offices.
A new state of the art veterinary clinic occupies the ground and first floor levels. There are six levels of training facilities and offices, including a lecture theatre and boardrooms at top floor level. The lecture theatre extends into a roof terrace with views across to the Battersea Power Station and Battersea Park.
We provided extensive testing and simulation works as part of the design process to maximise daylight, but also to incorporate localised solar shading devices in order to minimize summer cooling loads. The building is designed to BREEAM 'Excellent' with elements of 'Outstanding' criteria incorporated within the design. Thermal mass, mixed mode phase change ventilation and free cooling strategies are utilised. Services provided included soil & waste, boosted cold water, hot water, ventilation, comfort cooling, controls, electrical distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarms, security and structured wiring.
