Modern elliptical building with glass facade

Office & Industrial

Somerstown Community Centre, Portsmouth

Client:

Portsmouth City Council

Main contractor:

BAM Construction

Architect:

Re-Format & BAM Design

This iconic, contemporary, metal clad building which spans a main arterial route into Portsmouth and links two communities, is known as Somerstown Community Centre. The building is a hub providing healthcare, housing and community services.

SRE is completing the BREEAM Bespoke and Healthcare assessments and advised the contractor on how to achieve the relevant ‘Very Good’ and ‘Excellent’ ratings in order to address Portsmouth City Council planning policy and NHS funding requirements.

As part of delivering the high BREEAM standards the building includes centralised CHP, air source heat pumps and rainwater harvesting to provide significant resource savings.

"We have been working with SRE since 2007 on important housing schemes and community facilities in the heart of Portsmouth. The service we have received has always been friendly, thorough and professional."

Adrian Legg, Project and Design Coordinator, Portsmouth City Council Housing Development