Western Power Distribution Swansea

Sector:  Commercial

Contractor:   Speller Metcalfe

Architect:  Darnton B3

Project Size:  102 Doorsets

Western Power Distribution (now National Grid Electricity Distribution) completed a multi-million-pound redevelopment of its Swansea site on Llewellyn Road, converting a former Pure Wafer International facility into a modern regional hub for South Wales.

The project included a major refurbishment of an existing two-storey building to create offices, a call centre, warehousing, a design centre, meeting rooms, and IT and communications spaces, alongside the construction of a new garage and vehicle maintenance centre. The upgraded depot also functions as a distribution centre.

Delivered by Speller Metcalfe the scheme was completed despite COVID-19 challenges and achieved a BREEAM “Very Good” sustainability rating, with finalisation targeted for autumn 2020.

Design Overview

Doors:

Crown cut American White Oak veneer.

Factory paint door leaves.

Frames / Architraves:

Hardwood primed frame with hardwood architrave.

Fire:

FD30s – FD60s.

Acoustic:

29dB – 35dB.