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The design tackled the challenge of providing “instant longevity”


constraints meant a compromise had to be made if all elements were to fit in. “Luckily, the ceilings in the building are large,” Waterworth


continues, “so we were able to store the less-used kitchen items higher up and create more space for the other areas.”


Teamwork is key


The building’s facade was also vital to the look and feel of the Cafe, with improvements and additions to signage, the inclusion of planters and pavers within the site boundary. Planning was most critical for the facade design, where the


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whole frontage had to be re-integrated into the overall building design. A swift planning process was required with such a limited


time frame, and Soho House’s previous experience working alongside Westminster Council gave the firm a key advantage. “We know how they work,” confirms Waterworth. “It was mostly making sure it was keeping with what they had in mind and that the facade remained in keeping with the rest of the building.” Thanks to some inspired improvisation, the cafe’s Jazz Age


feel was successfully realised – the team has achieved a very smooth result.


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