FOUR was appointed as project managers by Marks & Spencer to deliver this project, which included the demolition of a car dealership on the site before construction could begin.

The new 12,400 sq.ft Simply Foods store had a number of of innovative features included in its construction:

• All the bricks were reclaimed from an old mill
• Polished concrete floors have replaced the need for floor coverings
• 100 per cent of the construction waste was recycled
• A living green roof of Sedum plants and green living wall has created wildlife habitats as well as insulating the store

With a BREEAM rating of of Excellent, this is now one of the most sustainable retail outlets in the UK. Its carbon emissions will be 23% lower and energy useage 30% lower than a traditional similarly sized store.