IDOM is undertaking the conceptual design of the NauteXe Extreme Environment Centre (NEEC)
The energy transition, the development of underwater technologies, offshore wind power, autonomous robotics, and critical infrastructure security all present a common challenge: testing, validating, and training under demanding conditions before operating in the real world. Having safe, controlled environments in which to do so is key to accelerating innovation, reducing risks, and improving the readiness of both people and technologies.
In pursuit of this goal, the NauteXe Extreme Environment Centre (NEEC) is being developed by Nautexe Global, an advanced research, training and testing facility planned for Exeter Science Park in the United Kingdom. Designed to recreate complex maritime conditions in a controlled and repeatable manner, the centre will be centred around a large test tank intended for specialised training activities, prototype validation, applied research and technological development for the maritime, offshore, energy, technology and defence sectors.
IDOM is developing the project (currently at RIBA Stage 2), defining the overall technical configuration of the facility through a multidisciplinary approach, integrating architecture, structural and civil engineering, building services, sustainability and operational requirements into a coordinated and viable proposal.
The project brings together the site layout strategy, operational requirements and the technical characteristics of the facility. Organised around the main tank, the building integrates spaces for research, training, control, workshops and operations within a flexible infrastructure designed to support collaboration, innovation and future adaptability.
With Javier Llarena as Lead Engineer and Miguel Arturo Chavez Cornejo as Lead Architect, our multidisciplinary team has helped lay the foundation for this unique infrastructure, which is set to become a benchmark for research, technological development and specialised training in highly complex environments.
We look forward to continuing to participate in the project’s upcoming development phases. More information: Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhmwNkBbeE
