036 PROJECT 2


KEY SUPPLIERS Joinery


Specialist Joinery Group


specialist-group.co.uk Benchmark Furniture benchmarkfurniture.com


Flooring Dyfed Richards Limited dyfedrichardsltd.co.uk Henny Limited hennyltd.co.uk


Furniture and furnishings Herman Miller hermanmiller.com Republic of Living republicofliving.com Morgan


morganfurniture.co.uk Porada


porada.it/en-us Gubi


gubi.com SCP


scp.co.uk Friends & Founders friendsfounders.com Brunner


brunner-uk.com Kinley


kinley.co.uk CS Rugs csrugs.com


Artworks Sophie Coe sophiecoe.co.uk Rob Crabtree (Aspire Artwork)


robertcrabtreepaintings.com


Above A view towards the building’s entrance showcasing the 1970s-inspired decor


Above right One of the many social spaces available, blending workspace with peaceful social interaction


unnecessary demolition and minimise costly interventions. Its adaptations to the building include improved circulation, new glazed roof lights, a rooftop terrace and a refreshed facade in a distinctive sage green render. The building refurbishment maximises natural light throughout with large windows and newly created rooflights, enhanced with greenery at high and low levels to create connections with nature.


The entrance to 6 Babmaes Street features a grid of turquoise and white terrazzo floor tiles, with a curved timber reception desk and arrival lounge setting the tone for the spaces above. Concierge, lockers and changing rooms are provided, plus a function room for regular wellness classes, exhibitions, talks and pop-up events.


Artist Sophie Coe created three artworks inspired by seascapes for the ground floor wellness space, each approached in a different way and with different techniques to create a sense of escape and calm.


On the first floor, informal co-working spaces are created in a series of intimate seating areas at high and low levels. Four booths with sage green banquettes feature high level planting and large-scale bespoke artworks commissioned from artists Coe and another local artist, Rob Crabtree.


Coe’s 1970s-inspired triptych echoes the interior design. Crabtree’s series of site-specific murals, with motifs drawn from the building and interiors, are applied to the walls in the first-floor seating area and rooftop Potting Shed. Above the banquettes, a continuous rooflight washes the walls with natural light. Opposite the booths, a series of rooms enclosed with textured glass and timber screens provide formal space


PROJECT INFO


Architect Fathom Architects


Client The Crown Estate


Budget not available


Project size 625 sq m


Duration two years


for meetings, as well as two phone booths characterised by geometric patterned cork tiles. ‘The greenery and new rooflights have brought a freshness to this part of the building that was originally devoid of natural light,’ explains Godfrey. ‘I also love the little touches such as each mural in this space referencing the colour palette of the meeting room it sits opposite to.’


Right The natural aesthetic of the artwork allows for a peaceful look that utilises bold, vibrant colours


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