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Right, Basha-Franklin transformed 8,000ft2
of the
iconic Grade I listed Lloyd’s building for Velonetic
Opposite page, top The latest Basha-Franklin project is 25 Hanover Square, in Mayfair, for BNF Capital
Opposite page, bottom Driven by well-being, sustainability and
adaptability, Basha-Franklin says the design of the workspace for Myo – the flexible ofice brand from Landsec – embraces ‘hotelisation’ to challenge ideas of what workspace can and should be
Below The contemporary design of 26 St James’s Square, for Morgan Capital Partners
that we can leave time for the high-quality design thinking that we need to do to keep moving forward.’ Further challenges cited by Basha include
the rise of artificial intelligence – however, she is optimistic about the future, particularly for those practises that produce high-quality solutions. ‘From what I’ve seen so far, we’re not completely under threat,’ she begins. ‘The
high-quality designers will be the ones that will be in demand, and some of the “roll it out, cut, paste, repeat” [designers] will be more under threat, I would have thought.’ She continues: ‘People have increasing levels
of experience of good design. As more people experience great design, they expect and are driven to better design solutions, particularly at work – once you’ve worked in a great ofice, you
don’t really want to go backwards and work in a poorly designed ofice. ‘There are clients who really come to us for
that level of design and know that it adds value to the completed project and the experience of the user.’ Having spent more than 25 years in the
industry, Basha has worked across a range of sectors and building types, but when asked to name the project she is most proud of, she replies it’s a question that cannot be answered – because it’s akin to having to choose your favourite child. ‘It’s always the next project that I’m the
most excited about,’ she replies, when pressed. Currently, the latest Basha-Franklin project
is 25 Hanover Square, in Mayfair, London, for BNF Capital. Basha-Franklin has retained much of the existing structure. It has also relocated the core to the south, to maximise the floorplates and unlock internal space. The company says that a data-driven occupational strategy focused on adaptation and user experience ensures that the internal areas are ‘fit to flex and meet the needs of occupiers today and tomorrow’. ‘That is our first major architecture and
interiors project and that will be the best example of an inside-out solution,’ says Basha. ‘The interiors and the architecture team have worked together from the very inception of the building. It is going to have a great workspace, great hospitality spaces. It’s going to have integrated art, which I’m really passionate about. ‘This is going to be one of those
experiential ofices that we hope the occupants absolutely love.’
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