The building is being designed, built and operated by a joint venture of Veolia Water and Veolia Environmental Services. The joint-venture client subsequently commissioned London and Hong Kong-based MET Studio to create the majority of the interior attractions in the centre that adjoins the plant, and which will include an interactive exhibition gallery, a visitor gallery, a lecture theatre and a cafe.
The exhibition area within the centre will allow visitors to learn about the sludge treatment process through interactive exhibits, as well as being able to view the plant operation through a dedicated visitor gallery.
MET Studio’s scope of works includes the design of the reception and holding areas on the ground floor; a 300 sq m interactive gallery explaining the background to the plant, the process and the need for a comprehensive waste disposal strategy, a cafe linked to the interactive gallery and a raised bridge walk-round path giving views into the process area, punctuated by info-exhibits.
Exhibits will include interactive models, physical interactives, multiscreen display (some on transparent screens backed on to the window), an immersive multisensory theatre, exhibits using air and water and even an exhibit that uses 3D projection mapping on to a pop-up book to tell the story. The design will be open and clear to navigate with lots of natural light.
