20 facts you didn't know about the Design Studio

11. There is a total of over 7.5 miles of pipework with four pipes in each bore hole

12. This provides three to four times more heating or cooling than the cost of electricity used and requires little maintenance

13. The design showroom is equipped with the latest Bang & Olufsen audio visual technology with theatre sound, lighting and integrated turntable for presentations

14. Vehicle lifts in the plates enable designs to be worked on ergonomically

15. Three axis milling machines are situated in the studio to mill and verify full size model surfaces

16. The design studio is multi functional with secure zones for presentations and conferencing

17. The travertine marble reception area features skyframe doors that slide open to create a usable inside/outside space for natural light viewing

18. A galleried area in the studio enables designs to be viewed from every angle

19. The building was designed by Weedon Partnership, the Birmingham-based architects responsible for designing the award-winning Aston Martin headquarters and production facility

20. The studio is 65% more energy-efficient than a building using a conventional heating and cooling system