GVS Filter Technology UK Headquarters
- Client: GVS Filter Technology Ltd
- Type: Renovation & Extension
- Value: £13.5m
- Status: Completed
Situated on the banks of the River Lune in the heart of Lancaster, this project involved the comprehensive redevelopment of a vacant site to create a new UK headquarters for GVS Filter Technology.
The scheme comprised the partial demolition and full renovation of existing structures, complemented by a striking two-storey front extension. The result is a bespoke, high-tech environment that integrates complex manufacturing requirements and one of the largest ISO Class 8 clean rooms in the north west with modern office and research space.
What we did
- Planning & Strategy: Securing planning application submission with strong support from local stakeholders and government to retain industrial wealth in the region.
- Technical Design: Producing a detailed tender and construction package to accommodate specialist international manufacturing equipment.
- Project Coordination: Leading the design team and liaising closely with the Italian-based client to ensure all bespoke requirements were met.
- Construction Management: Providing continuous involvement throughout the construction stage to ensure a seamless delivery.
Technical Excellence & Innovation
The facility is designed to meet rigorous industrial standards, featuring a large bespoke injection moulding and production area. This is supported by:
Advanced Facilities: A warehouse with integrated storage racking, packaging, and distribution hubs alongside one of the largest ISO Class 8 clean rooms in the north west.
The Research Wing: A two-storey extension housing specialist laboratories, R&D suites, and contemporary breakout spaces for staff.
Environmental Engineering: Due to the riverside location, we developed a sophisticated flood defence scheme. This includes a sustainable surface water system featuring attenuation basins, swales, rain gardens, and raised floor levels.
Sustainability at the Forefront
The design incorporates significant energy-saving measures. Solar PV arrays are installed across the roof area, while the building’s mechanical systems are designed to recirculate waste heat from the injection moulding process back into the facility, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the production cycle.
“From the first sketches to final construction, our goal was to translate GVS Filter Technology’s global standards into a landmark Lancaster headquarters. Navigating the complexities of a riverside site to create a state-of-the-art, sustainable production facility has been a highlight for our team. We are proud to have delivered a scheme that secures long-term economic growth and high-quality jobs for the region.”
Thank you
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