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Republic Bank Operations Centre



The linear design of this building provides a series of office modules along the eastern boundary of the site. The western side accommodates washroom facilities, elevators, storerooms and other support services. Separating the eastern and western spaces is a 3- and 2-storey high central concourse illuminated during the day by a gull-wing clerestory skylight. Heat load studies helped refine the design of the external envelope. Sunscreen louvres were designed to provide a high degree of shading which results in considerable energy savings and natural light.

Project Client:
Republic Bank Limited

Project Architect
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Project Contractor
Carillion

Civil + Structural Engineers
KS&P Limited

Mechanical + Electrical Engineers
ADeB Consultants Ltd

Quantity Surveyor
KS&P Limited

Project Management
acla:works

Area
7,000 sq metres

Location
Chaguanas, Trinidad

Status
Completed 2002