The Flex Tech Units at Silverstone Race Circuit form part of the next phase of the new Advanced Technology Park, sitting alongside the Innovation Building and Grand Prix Race Wear. The scheme includes the bespoke development of two research and development units, both intended for new start-up companies within the motorsport industry.
Each building offers flexibility to enable the larger units to be divided into a mix of large and small individual units each with their own separate entrance. These units have the potential to provide the next step for a start-up business, following occupation within the Innovation Building.
The contemporary design reflects the pallet of materials used across the technology park. The Kalwall façade provides a translucent skin, allowing filtered light to flood into the entrance and office areas during the day. At night the whole façade glows, creating a bold visual statement when viewed from the Dadford Road.
| Location | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester |
| Client | BRDC/Silverstone Estates Ltd. |
| Project value | £2.1 million |
| RIBA Work Stages | 0 - 7 |
| Project status | Completed (2006) |
| cube_design team | Jane Lock-Smith |
| Project team | cube_design (Architect) | Carl Bro (Civil Engineer) | Matrix R (Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer) | MacGregor Smith (Landscape Architect) | BRDC (Planning Supervisor) | Gleeds (Quantity Surveyor) | Butler & Young (Building Control) | Matrix R (Contractor) |
| Tagged | Work |
Jane Lock-Smith Bsc(Hons) BArchDist RIBA FFB MCIARB
Managing Director
Jane Lock-Smith can boast an extremely broad range of experience. Since establishing the practice in 2002, Jane has been instrumental to the successful delivery of numerous projects. A significant number of which have won architectural awards; a reflection of Jane and cube_design’s continued commitment to professionalism, excellent design & a passion for creating stimulating environments for learning.
Jane believes that meaningful client involvement is fundamental to the success of projects. Her dedication to producing excellent architecture is recognised by her role within the BSF programme, as a member of the CABE Design Review Panel, and as a RIBA Client Design Advisor.
