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DeSign
Computer Associates European Headquarters
Ditton Park, United Kingdom
The site dates back to 1086 when there was an entry in the Domesday Book, a record of a survey of
English land and landholdings made by order of William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, the
property has passed down to various royal families. Computer Associates International� European
Headquarters is a new structure within Ditton Park, once connected to Windsor Castle via
waterway. All 18th century gardens, courtly walls, gates and chapel remain on the site untouched.
The 250,000 square foot European headquarters is a three-story transparent building, composed of
laminated and regular glass. Within this significant historical site, it was important that the building
Ditton Park, United Kingdom
The site dates back to 1086 when there was an entry in the Domesday Book, a record of a survey of
English land and landholdings made by order of William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, the
property has passed down to various royal families. Computer Associates International� European
Headquarters is a new structure within Ditton Park, once connected to Windsor Castle via
waterway. All 18th century gardens, courtly walls, gates and chapel remain on the site untouched.
The 250,000 square foot European headquarters is a three-story transparent building, composed of
laminated and regular glass. Within this significant historical site, it was important that the building
truly become one with its surroundings. Laminated glass contributed significantly to this effort as it was employed in several areas of the project, being the canopies
over the visitor entrance and the employee entrance, atrium skylight, stairwell skylights, cafeteria skylight and footbridges over the reflecting pool. With safety the
primary factor in selecting laminated glass, aesthetics and the ability to allow in natural light and maintain the transparent nature of the building closely follow in
importance. As the building lies within the heavily traveled flight path to Heathrow Airport, the laminated glass skylights shielded sound from above tremendously.
Energy savings were realized as the cost of lighting was significantly reduced, along with the direct effects of the sun. This is an elegantly dynamic, high technology
facility where projection of their image is very important to the community. The ability to project a strong, solid, yet visually open identity was critical to the approvals
and marketing success of this dynamic corporation.
The geometric plan form of the building reflects the internal function. The building is virtually symmetrical around the central entrance, reception and vertical
circulation core. Each wing accommodates team space, circulation and meeting rooms. The ground floor accommodates dining, data center, virtual enterprise and
additional common spaces. Vertical circulation will generally be via staircases, extending Computer Associates�work ethic of chance meeting and idea exchange.
While most buildings in the United Kingdom offer a 40-foot floor plate, this structure features a 100-foot deep floor plate with the most up to date automatic
environmental system specially employed for this increased core to window distance.
The building is intended to be light and airy �an elegant structure enclosed entirely by glass with an interior courtyard, creating a transparency between the workspace
and the landscape. The outdoor balconies, stairs, and large building openings at either end reduces the physical impact of new presence within the historical
environment. These corner details illustrate external terraces and framed views of the landscape. The floor-to-floor glass curtainwall system is detailed and technically
up to date, with a computerized solar shade system for the entirety. The structural form of the building extends into the landscape by means of hedges and manicured
lawn, with roads and paths merging with the plantings.
over the visitor entrance and the employee entrance, atrium skylight, stairwell skylights, cafeteria skylight and footbridges over the reflecting pool. With safety the
primary factor in selecting laminated glass, aesthetics and the ability to allow in natural light and maintain the transparent nature of the building closely follow in
importance. As the building lies within the heavily traveled flight path to Heathrow Airport, the laminated glass skylights shielded sound from above tremendously.
Energy savings were realized as the cost of lighting was significantly reduced, along with the direct effects of the sun. This is an elegantly dynamic, high technology
facility where projection of their image is very important to the community. The ability to project a strong, solid, yet visually open identity was critical to the approvals
and marketing success of this dynamic corporation.
The geometric plan form of the building reflects the internal function. The building is virtually symmetrical around the central entrance, reception and vertical
circulation core. Each wing accommodates team space, circulation and meeting rooms. The ground floor accommodates dining, data center, virtual enterprise and
additional common spaces. Vertical circulation will generally be via staircases, extending Computer Associates�work ethic of chance meeting and idea exchange.
While most buildings in the United Kingdom offer a 40-foot floor plate, this structure features a 100-foot deep floor plate with the most up to date automatic
environmental system specially employed for this increased core to window distance.
The building is intended to be light and airy �an elegant structure enclosed entirely by glass with an interior courtyard, creating a transparency between the workspace
and the landscape. The outdoor balconies, stairs, and large building openings at either end reduces the physical impact of new presence within the historical
environment. These corner details illustrate external terraces and framed views of the landscape. The floor-to-floor glass curtainwall system is detailed and technically
up to date, with a computerized solar shade system for the entirety. The structural form of the building extends into the landscape by means of hedges and manicured
lawn, with roads and paths merging with the plantings.
SpaceLineDesign Architects + Interiors, llc
Welcome to SpaceLineDesign
SPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTS + Interior Design, LLC is a full service architectural firm that
specializes in creating dynamic architecture that serves the client, is inspired by the site and is unique to each
new situation. Founded in 1997 by award winning Architect Jeffrey H Page, Registered Architect in Arizona
and New York, and now partnered with Interior Designer Mahsa Zandi Page.
As a full service Architecture and Design firm, we guide your project from site selection and initial project
programming through schematic design, construction documents, city permitting and construction. Our
association with our Professional Consultants, Landscape Architects, and Engineers ensures an accurate and
comprehensive solution to any design challenge.
Our enthusiasm and extensive experience guarantee a fresh perspective on every project, be it a challenging
hillside residential creation or a multi-million dollar new commercial structure. And our passion for
environmentally sound and aesthetically unique qualities will focus on seeing your dream become reality
within the budget and time frame allotted
SPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTS + Interior Design, LLC is a full service architectural firm that
specializes in creating dynamic architecture that serves the client, is inspired by the site and is unique to each
new situation. Founded in 1997 by award winning Architect Jeffrey H Page, Registered Architect in Arizona
and New York, and now partnered with Interior Designer Mahsa Zandi Page.
As a full service Architecture and Design firm, we guide your project from site selection and initial project
programming through schematic design, construction documents, city permitting and construction. Our
association with our Professional Consultants, Landscape Architects, and Engineers ensures an accurate and
comprehensive solution to any design challenge.
Our enthusiasm and extensive experience guarantee a fresh perspective on every project, be it a challenging
hillside residential creation or a multi-million dollar new commercial structure. And our passion for
environmentally sound and aesthetically unique qualities will focus on seeing your dream become reality
within the budget and time frame allotted
Scott DeVere Architecture is a full service Architecture firm, with a diverse experience of project designs involving building conversions, renovations, and new
construction. The approach to each project is based on satisfying and synthesizing many conditions: client objectives, site conditions, budget, ecological soundness and
aesthetic appropriateness. Principle Scott DeVere combines 11 years construction experience with an emphasis on original design concepts. The results are inventive
solutions that are well informed in terms of the realities and limitations of construction.
SDA has completed a wide range of project types, including: residential, retail, gallery, office/commercial, historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
We take the considerations of peoples lives and business intentions, as well as all phases of the design and building process very seriously. Our clients get the best in terms
of efficient, creative solutions, clarity of documentation, and overseeing of construction.
construction. The approach to each project is based on satisfying and synthesizing many conditions: client objectives, site conditions, budget, ecological soundness and
aesthetic appropriateness. Principle Scott DeVere combines 11 years construction experience with an emphasis on original design concepts. The results are inventive
solutions that are well informed in terms of the realities and limitations of construction.
SDA has completed a wide range of project types, including: residential, retail, gallery, office/commercial, historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
We take the considerations of peoples lives and business intentions, as well as all phases of the design and building process very seriously. Our clients get the best in terms
of efficient, creative solutions, clarity of documentation, and overseeing of construction.