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Barr Gazetas completes transformation of Grade II listed Kodak House
London-based architecture practice Barr Gazetas has completed the transformation of the former European headquarters of The Kodak Company at 65 Kingsway, for client Clearbell. The Grade II listed building was originally built in 1911 and is one of the earliest examples of a purpose-built open plan offi ce block in London. Celebrating the rich heritage of the building, the refurbishment comprises the modernisation of the offi ce block into 70,440 ft2 offi ce space across seven fl oors, bringing it up to modern workplace standards including CLT fl oor slabs and high sustainability benchmarks. Renamed The Kodak, the building’s original facade has been sensitively restored, isolating the facade stones to remove corrosion on the existing steelwork, while minimising impact on the building’s heritage features. “Reorientated towards a new public space, the entrance on Keeley
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Street, another original feature that has been reinstated, enhances the arrival experience,” said the architects. On arrival, guests are greeted by the new reception space where different elements recall the former headquarters building, including castellated steel beams with ‘fi lm strip style’ perforations, wall moulded timber panelling, and photographic style light fi ttings. The historic fi rst fl oor reception area has been refurbished as offi ce space. The centralised historic features including marble columns, ceiling details, coving and stair have been restored with fi nishes tied to those used in the main reception for continuity. Natural timber fl ooring was chosen to complement the historic reception, extending on the central stair. A key element of the refurbishment included rebuilding the top two mansard storeys in a complementary style to the
original using Portland stone, white glazed bricks and the historic bronze. New windows, carefully replaced and designed to match the historic frames, provide views of the local streetscape, enhancing the open plan CAT A offi ce space and highlighting the innovative structure. All occupiers have views of the outdoors and natural environment both from their workstations and from the new roof terrace. At basement level, employees have access to new showers, changing facilities and bicycle parking, encouraging more sustainable ways to travel.
The refurbishment has earned a series of ESG accreditations, including BREEAM Excellent, WELL Gold, WiredScore Platinum, and EPC ‘B’.
The project team includes Savills as planning consultant, structural engineer Heyne Tillett Steel, and M&E engineer Watkins Payne.
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