Location

Manchester, UK

Client

Be.Ev

Main Contractor

Spring & Co.

Architect

Architect That!

Services

Be.Ev Manchester Charging Oasis

Located on Reliance Street in Manchester, The Oasis is a forward-thinking EV charging destination developed by Be.EV. With twelve charging units installed across the site, the scheme brings together robust infrastructure, efficient services and a high-quality retail space, designed to support the United Kingdom’s transition to electric mobility.

We Design For… provided services from early versions of the design at RIBA Stage 1-2 through to RIBA Stage 5 delivery.

We Design For… coordinated the site-wide services package: from the incoming electrical supplies through to low-voltage distribution feeding the charging units; from external lighting and small-power systems to the irrigation network supporting landscaping across the development. Our design ensures a resilient, scalable backbone that not only serves today’s charging demand, but is also ready to evolve as usage grows.

Alongside the external infrastructure, we delivered the mechanical, electrical and public-health design for the retail building fitted out by Caffè Nero. Fully electric heating and cooling systems in part powered by photovoltaics, high-efficiency ventilation, lighting & power systems, everything designed with comfort, efficiency and longevity in mind.

A key component of the project was demonstrating compliance with Manchester’s Energy Hierarchy and Building Regulations Part L.

Our design achieves:

  • An improvement of 2.3% over Part L 2021 requirements for the shell & core configuration.

  • A reduction in CO₂ emissions to 20.3 kgCO₂/m², significantly lower than the 38.7 kgCO₂/m² baseline case.

  • High-performance insulation and glazing, minimising energy demand.

  • Smart, efficient building services, including LED lighting and VRV systems sized to reduce operational loads.

  • A rooftop PV array, providing on-site renewable generation to offset part of the electrical consumption.

These measures collectively ensure The Oasis performs efficiently and aligns with the city’s sustainability objectives while keeping long-term energy costs manageable.