North Lanarkshire, Scotland - Civic
In a collaboration by Ryder and BMJ Architects, the Scottish Crime Campus was commissioned by the Scottish Government to bring together, for the first time, five different law enforcement agencies under one roof to tackle serious crime through increased collaboration. The campus provides accommodation for over 12,000 staff together with forensic laboratories and extensive support facilities to promote cross agency working.
The four storey structure forms interconnected wings of flexible floor plates linked by a multi level central atrium. Designed to promote interaction, the atrium is paramount to the buildings organisation in providing a linking point for the complexity of adjacencies and security levels. We embraced a strong design narrative based on technologies used in crime detection. Most recognisably, the inspiration of DNA and chromosome biology is repeated throughout the buildings plan to create a unique identity. For example, the vertical orientation of the façade breaks up the horizontality of the massing, providing rhythm and variety, representative of DNA and fingerprints.
The collaboration of police and judicial agencies in one building includes the Police Service of Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Serious and Organised Crime Division, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Service, and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Gordon Murray
Ryder
BCO Test of Time
Finalist
Civic Trust
Winner
European Union
Shortlisted
GIA
Winner
RIAS
Winner
BCO
Winner: Corporate Workplace
Jeremy Smart
Client Advisor, Scottish Government
Statistics
The building is BREEAM Excellent and incorporates one of the largest Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP), 900kW, arrays in Scotland providing the primary heating source.
The GSHP system reduces the operational carbon associated with the building air conditioning by 650 tonnes every year.
The CO² associated with the running of the building is reduced by 40% compared to a normal Building Regulations compliant development.
Renewable and low carbon technologies were also included in the design to add to its sustainability. 30m² of solar thermal panels are provided to meet the annual domestic hot water needs, reducing demand on the high efficiency boilers.
90% of vacancies fulled by local residents
99% of work packages (65% value) awarded to Scottish based suppliers and SMEs.
