Free flow access and robust security at Grade A London office

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Type of site: Grade A multi-tenant office 

Location: The Bailey, 16 Old Bailey, London, EC4 Site 

Size: 115,000 sq ft over ten floors

Client Needs

• Easy access for users
• Touch-free and digital sign-in
• Free flowing movement through reception, avoiding crowds and queues
• Fast access to other floors via lifts
• Visitor management system that can be used by multiple tenants and reception staff easily
• Secure and clear intercom/entry phone and door automation for out-of-hours, deliveries and trades people access
• Easy access and parking for disabled users
• Reliable and resilient security including CCTV monitoring of strategic locations

Solution:

• Inner Range’s enterprise-level intelligent integrated access control system Integriti, which provides robust security as well as seamless integration to an array of other building management systems
• Easy to use proximity card entry for users and tenants
• Forge Bluepoint, powered by Yardi, visitor management system to create secure but easy to use credentials for visitors including via smartphone
• High-level lift integration by Mitsubishi that reads user credentials and directs users to the quickest lift for their desired destination
• Integrated CAME BPT video entry phone and access control to automate doors for disabled access near dedicated parking bay for disabled users, as well as for out-of-hours access, deliveries and trades people
• Hard-wired IP closed circuit television system (CCTV) with Hikvision cameras to monitor strategic locations
• End-to-end encrypted messaging through every interface and integration by Inner Range’s Integriti for high level security
• Provision for future entry turnstiles/speed lanes

Richard Harvell, engineering director, at Knight Harwood,
who managed the refurbishment at The Bailey, said:

Our key requirement was to be able to move users, including visitors, swiftly through reception to their correct floors with minimal or no touch points. And all without compromising security.

Antron Security’s solution, which centred around Inner Range’s intelligent access control system Integriti, more than delivers. The high-level lift integration automatically directs users to the fastest lift for their floor, and only allows access beyond reception for those with bona fide credentials.

We have been impressed with Integriti’s sophistication and integration capabilities, as well as Antron Security’s expertise and diligence in designing and installing our bespoke access and security system.

The Client

UK property firm Endurance Land, which is a member of the Hong Kong-based property conglomerate Nan Fung Group, owns The Bailey.

The property, which is situated directly opposite the famous Old Bailey High Court in London, was originally built in the early 20th Century for the Chatham and Dover Railway Company. It’s Grade II listed Edwardian Baroque façade features classical reclining figures, while a larger ‘western extension’ was built in 1999 to modern City office standards.

Knight Harwood was recently commissioned to refurbish the whole site, along with architect Orms and building design consultancy GDM Partnership.

The commercial site meets Grade A office specifications and offers exceptional internet reliability and speed for tenants. It achieved a platinum connectivity rating by WireScore, the Mayor of London’s digital connectivity rating scheme in 2020.

A new and sophisticated access and security management system was part of the refurbishment brief.

System Requirements

UKnight Harwood stipulated an access and security management system that would ensure a free flow of users and tenants through reception, without crowding or queues.

This would need to include integrating intelligent lift controls, to ensure users were swiftly taken to their designated floor, as well as a good visitor management system that all tenants could use without the need for a central security team to manage requests.

Touchless access, as well as digital sign-in for users was also important.

An intercom or entry phone and access control operated doors were needed for disabled users accessing the building from the dedicated disabled parking bay, as well anyone arriving ‘out of hours’, or for trades people and deliveries.

High levels of physical and cyber security were needed to keep all legitimate users and the site safe, without hindering access. CCTV monitoring would be needed in strategic locations.

Future proofing, including laying under-floor cables ready for entry turnstiles/speed lanes, was desired.

The Team

Antron Security project managed the design, supply and installation of the access control and security system for The Bailey and acted as the ‘go to’ contact for Knight Harwood.

Antron Security is a leading installer of bespoke security solutions and has been providing security installations for the past 30 years. Taking care of the supply, design, installation and maintenance of security systems, Antron Security is NSI and Safe Contractor approved, meaning all staff and systems installed comply with the latest industry standards and are regularly inspected.

Inner Range provided the core access and security management system, Integriti, that enabled Antron Security to build the bespoke solutions needed for The Bailey. Inner Range has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent security solutions since it was established in 1988. Inner Range systems have been installed in over 25 countries. It’s flagship product, Integriti, offers enterprise-level intelligent security and integrated smart building controls for single sites through to global estate portfolios.

Solution

• Key Integration
• High level lifts controls to reduce crowding and queues
• Fully integrated visitor management
• Video entry intercom
• CCTV
• Intelligent access control

System benefits for users

• Touch-free entry and digital sign-in for users and visitors
• No unnecessary stops for users on their way into the building
• Reduced risk of crowding or queues in reception area
• Easy to use visitor management system
• Robust security that doesn’t impinge on access
• Future proofing with cabling provision for speed lanes/entry turnstiles in place