Scape, The System

Scape Design utilises a highly innovative approach to building design which uses pre-design and standardisation to greatly speed up the process while providing unique and appropriate solutions for every project.  

The Scape System approach is based on a series of standard components which can be arranged in a wide variety of ways. There is a simple 1.8m grid which is the basis for the multiples of the structural spans (currently up to an impressive 21.6m) and the structural bay spacings (perimeter columns and beams are generally spaced at 3.6m centres). The grid approach allows all elements to be brought together simply and coherently. Bespoke spacings are also possible where required.  

Architectural and structural engineering design and detailing are currently included and we have developed a series of successful environmental strategies for different building types and configurations. The Scape System is suited to buildings up to 4 storeys, mainly in rectangular blocks. We also have a standardised curved block that gives many more possibilities in terms of plan configurations.

Scape continually refines and updates this approach and is committed to minimising the use of all resources to provide highly efficient and sustainable buildings, both in terms of construction and in energy used after completion. 

Scape can provide a full architectural and structural engineering service for Scape System projects, or can work in a supporting role to other design organisations depending on client requirements. We have successfully worked in collaboration with in-house local authority design teams and private practice teams. The system approach is very simple and the Scape Design team can brief external teams at the outset and continue to support through the life of the project.

The Scape System approach works best when the Scape Design team is brought to the project at an early stage, so if you have a project in mind please get in touch with us as soon as possible. The Scape Design Guide is available for Client in-house design teams to use.

The Scape standard system can be procured direct from Scape using your own choice of contractor or in conjunction with one or more of our procurement frameworks which shortens time to site and reduces costs even further.

Standard whole building designs (sat under ‘the system’ heading)Scape, in conjunction with its partners, has developed a variety of whole building designs to respond to client requirements for simple and efficient fixed cost solutions which can be procured, designed and constructed very quickly.

Standardised Concept Models

Scape has a wide-ranging ‘Design Menu’ which describes standard whole building designs. There is some overlap with Sunesis and Scape Zero concepts but there are some additional designs which further demonstrate the potential of the Scape System.  Standardised classroom extension concepts have also been developed.

Downloads
Planning Guide
Scape Design Menu


   The Scape System is developed under licence from the CLASP Consortium.