CASE STUDIES :: Centre for Mathematical Sciences

Client

University of Cambridge

Location

Cambridge

Main Contractors

Phase 1 & 3 - Laing
Phase2 - Sir Robert McAlpine

Mechanical services value

£6,166,727

Department of Mathematical Sciences, this complex brings together seven 40-office pavilions grouped around a grass roofed central core building complete a full irrigation system, containing lecture theatres and a dining hall, and an external contemporary Cambridge courtyard, and the Betty and Gordon Moore Library and gatehouse.

The low energy buildings have exposed thermal mass, natural ventilation, night cooling, solar shading and a Building Management System to regulate the internal environment.

This contract was contracted in three continuous phases; Kershaw Mechanical Services were the only contractor / Sub contractor to carry out all three phases.