The Met Office, Super Computer Facility & Offices

Client: 
The Met Office
Project Value: 
£53,000
Principal Contractor: 
Willmot Dixon

Project Description:

The new facility houses one of the most powerful weather & climate prediction super computers in the world. The supercomputer is ranked number 11 in the recent top 500 listing of world supercomputers. Its expected to be a catalyst for growth in the south west, supporting collaboration & partnerships in science business & Academic. The end result is a high quality futuristic designed office complex & an adjacent Supercomputer Hub.

 

Complexities / Achievements / Obstacles overcome:

Due to the high volume of M&E Services it made it particularly difficult to interface with other trades within the IT Building. The design of the adjacent office complex made final decorations particularly difficult in achieving a high quality finish.