24 PROJECT REPORT: COMMERCIAL & WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS
RETENTION
Emphasis was placed on retaining what was useful from previous interventions, but ceilings were restored, rooflights introduced and light décor applied
“gave us enough time to actually look at it properly.”
The refurbishment needed to be light-touch in terms of the structural building fabric, due to the building’s listed nature. Eaglesham says that the architects’ substantial experience in working with listed buildings has taught them that the restrictions are not now likely to be as stringent as in the past: “We try to be aspirational. It’s not about saying ‘no’ to everything any more.” However, beyond restoring the ceilings and applying new light-coloured wall finishes throughout, the emphasis was on retaining what was useful from the building’s previous interventions, such as the timber-covered metal staircases. Eaglesham: “We retained as much of the previous fit-out as we could. Upcycling and retaining in office buildings is the right thing to do, including from a budget point of view. It also helps towards the scheme’s BREEAM credits.”
Despite the relative lack of external interventions (bar a new roof terrace), the interior layout was completely changed.
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“We opened up the plan as much as possible,” says Eaglesham. The building would also be open to the public, via a new cafe on ground and first floor, breaking the corporate mould. This was a high-profile scheme: “All eyes were on this project, hence why we hopefully nailed the interior design,” adds the architect.
A Well office Rather than have a “giant corporate reception,” the ground and first floors are occupied by a coffee shop and bar run by Australian chain Daisy Green (here in its Little Green incarnation), Eaglesham says the client’s idea of having public lower levels is a “great use of a building.” The space is enhanced by a double-height void containing the staircase, which features palm trees. Six trees in total were planted in the office refurbishment, as well as substantial planting on all floors. The ground floor “repurposes what was an under-used office reception as a public amenity,” says Barr Gazetas, Eaglesham confirming that the new coffee shop gives the building a “real buzz.” This is slightly
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