Argent Related | Brent Cross, London 2019 – ongoing The first building to be constructed in Argent Related’s 180-acre Brent Cross South development, this 8,000 square foot temporary Visitor Pavilion will bring to life, through its design and exhibitions, Argent Related and Barnet Council’s vision for the new town centre development – its homes, workspaces, leisure and community spaces. The three-storey Visitor Pavilion responds to a brief to reference the eventual permanent finishes of this part of the site and to achieve a high standard of sustainability through material choices, off-site manufacture, energy-efficient operating systems and reusability or recycling of components at the end of its life. Low impact materials including Glulam beams and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) prefabricated panels have been chosen as they offer a much lower embodied carbon footprint, compared to more traditional construction materials such as steel or concrete, offering a faster construction time and reduced waste output. “The Visitor Pavilion will be our first building to open and is an expression of the long-term vision for the Brent Cross South development. It will be a place where residents and visitors can engage with the team who will be delivering the project. This is a unique area and the development comes at a unique time where we can meet the rapidly changing needs of communities.” – Nick Searl – Partner, Argent Related
