The Spark Newcastle
The Building
As a landmark office space completed in 2022, The Spark has successfully established itself as a leading destination for businesses in Newcastle. Emphasising collaboration, cutting-edge design, and state-of-the-art amenities, it provides an inspiring working environment for both established enterprises and innovative start-ups.
The Spark prioritises connectivity and sustainability, aligning with the evolving needs of the modern workforce. Its commitment to environmental responsibility, evident through the BREEAM Excellent certification and impressive EPC rating of A, sets new standards for eco-conscious office spaces.
With its strategic focus on fostering innovation, promoting collaboration, and meeting contemporary demands, The Spark stands out as an exemplary model for modern workspaces in the UK.
The Glass
The Spark features a fully glazed façade with curtain walling, and red aluminium cladding, both building materials that are 100% recyclable; helping the business to attain the highest sustainability credentials.
The glazing includes the Saint-Gobain Glass COOL-LITE® SKN 144 II, a product designed to offer exceptional solar and thermal performance:
- A very low g-value
- Neutral appearance both in transmission and exterior reflection
- Good levels of natural light transmission
COOL-LITE SKN® 144 II can significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings by reducing overheating and the need for costly air conditioning during summer. It is particularly suited to large areas of glazing where superior, solar control performance is required whilst at the same time noticeably reducing excessive heat loss in cold weather conditions.
Other case studies you might like
Glass Forever – McLaren Construction Group: 10 Spring Gardens
Established in 1999, McLaren is a privately owned business that is seeing consistent, year-on-year growth. Its diverse portfolio includes hotels, offices, mixed-used developments, residential communities, retail spaces, educational institutions, logistics…
Lapage School installs ORAE® lower-carbon glass
The new Lapage School building was completed in 2026, providing new educational spaces that are light, welcoming and built with sustainability in mind. Combining lower-carbon glass (ORAE®) with energy efficient Low-E coatings (PLANITHERM®) in glazing, helps to reduce the levels of embodied carbon and operational carbon in a building, when compared with standard, uncoated flat glass (PLANICLEAR®).
Zurich Office Swindon
In the first quarter of 2023, Zurich, a renowned global multi-line insurance provider, opened its new office space in Swindon. The building marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to serving a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Designed and built with a sustainability-first focus, the building places the well-being of its employees and the local environment at the forefront of its design and construction.