Colchester Visual Arts

Services

Mechanical and electrical

What was our client looking for?

Colchester Visual Arts Centre is a new arts facility designed by the famous

architect Rafael Vinoly. With important pieces including the Berryfield Roman Mosaic, which dates from around AD200 on display, having consistent temperatures and humidity is vital to their preservation, and state of the art lighting vital to their presentation.

How did we help?

MITIE installed a new BMS system to control heating and ventilation. A

central cooler plant and chillers provide the heating and cooling source,

with a system of distribution pipe works serving the air handling units.

Comfortable air temperatures are provided by a series of 4-pipe fan coil

units discharging through a range of specially manufactured grills, with

tempered fresh air being provided via an underfloor plenum void through

floor level grilles.

Lighting levels are varied throughout the building to account for different

needs and cold cathode, high voltage, daylight lighting and presence

sensitive controls have all been incorporated.

Fire and intruder alarms have been installed to protect the works of art and

one room containing the particularly sensitive pieces can be completely

isolated in the event of an emergency.

The results

With state of the art heating, ventilation and lighting installed, MITIE has

ensured the displays will be well preserved for the public and can be

enjoyed at their best.

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