RAC Rescue Control Centre

Our competition winning design produced a flagship for the RAC’s regional network on a prominent position overlooking the M6.

The interior comprises four open plan terraces giving the impression of a light, single space preserved by the use of clear full height glazed partitions.

Dramatic external lighting emphasises the buildings shape and structure.

Brief

  • provide office and training facilities to house worlds most advanced rescue communication system
  • visibly emphasise RAC Rescue control is on hand 24 hours a day

Results

  • a dynamic monument to motor transport
  • RIBA Award

Facts

Location: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Client: RAC Motoring Services
Construction cost: £7m
Completed: 1990
Awards: 1

Integrated services

architecture, environmental engineering, acoustics, landscape architecture, lighting

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