Revit Services, London

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has achieved Practical Completion at its new Government Hub in Croydon, 2 Ruskin Square.Two Ruskin Square will be the second Grade A office building to be completed at the nine-acre Ruskin Square scheme, located adjacent to East Croydon station. Configured over 10 floors, Two Ruskin Square has been designed to deliver bespoke, flexible office space with sustainability and wellbeing central themes to the design.As a Design for Performance Pioneer Project, a number of key sustainability design elements will be incorporated into Two Ruskin Square, including an all-electric energy strategy, rainwater harvesting, a high-performance façade, 35% green roof cover, a modular structural design to minimise embodied carbon, photovoltaics and a BREEAM Excellent target.The design also includes an outdoor terrace space and bicycle spaces with lockers available for tenant use to promote active lifestyles and fitness, as well as three retail units located on the ground floor intended for use by convenience and local amenities to support the community-focused approach to the development.