FCDO, King Charles Street Quad Landscape Architect Design Support

to undertake RIBA Stage 02 Landscape Architect design services for maintenance and improvement works to the KCS Quad. The design works shall include considerations of the following factors, whilst keeping within the limits of the Grade 1 listed restrictions imposed on the location:

Landscaping

• oImprovements to existing layout for staff, visitors and VIP events Entertainment area and staff amenity
• oProvision of flexible staff 'break-out' and meeting areas and hosting of formal events

Covered smoking area

• oProvision of covered smoking area for staff

Bicycle storage

• oProvision of improved (increased capacity) staff bicycle storage Parking
• oNumber of parking spaces can be significantly reduced, but must include disabled parking bays

Improved accessibility

• oThe existing cobbled surfaces and gullies within the Quad are inaccessible for people of reduced mobility

There is currently poor wheelchair access between the Quad and KCS building

Upgrading of services located beneath the Quad courtyard Space for artwork

Provision of electric car charging points

Key stakeholder liaison, including with FCDO logistics, security, disability staff groups, cyclist, staff, Historic England, Westminster City Council and visitors

Accommodation of the following maintenance activities to be delivered as part of the works:

• oRectification of subsidence, including repairs to stone building access steps and associated foundations
• oRepair/replacement of drainage below ground in area affected by subsidence
• oRepairs, replacement and cleaning of stone steps and building entrances
• oResurfacing existing roads
• oRemove and relay uneven cobbles to create an even surface
• oReplacement of fire hydrants

In addition to undertaking Landscape Architect design responsibilities the Contractor is to be responsible for leading all necessary stakeholder engagement activities, including staff groups, heritage planning pre-application processes, including those with Westminster City Council (WCC) and Historic England (HE)

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