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CBRE HQ London
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE services and investments firm CBRE partnered with Lazari Investments and architecture practice MoreySmith for the extensive renovation and redevelopment of its HQ, Henrietta House. Te new design aims to deliver a high-level workplace experience for both employees and clients that enables a hybrid working pattern and promotes well-being, collaboration and productivity. MoreySmith executed an entire redesign for the site which included a 40,500ft2
extension to the rear of the building taking the total footprint to around 144,500ft2
2,000 employees. Tis expansion allowed for a larger space in a prime central London location, without the need for relocation or extensive demolition of the existing building. Te design aims to prioritise employee well-being by maximising natural daylight and providing new amenities, including two on-site wellness studios, outside terraces, a large employee café, a library, returning new parent facilities, and a dynamic pitching suite and presentation facilities. A new ground-floor entrance and reception area includes a new dedicated lounge for visiting clients, and the installation of a new two-storey retail façade enhances the street presence on Henrietta Place and Welbeck and Wimpole Street.
All images Sustainability was a key reason why Bolon flooring was selected
Bolon’s flooring was selected by MoreySmith for inclusion in the project with sustainability of the product a key factor in the selection decision. Bolon Ethnic Kaise in a custom tile was specified by MoreySmith for the general offices. Tis neutral colour has metallic yarns that reflect
the natural light. Combining a soft textile with durability, it is well suited to high-traffic areas.
Bolon’s Silence Pause with acoustic backing was
major architectural newbuild to accommodate approximately
chosen for a few select areas of Henrietta House. Te manufacturer says that this textured, structured flooring is inspired by nature, historical textiles and traditional wooden parquet patterns. Te acoustic backing offers sound-insulating properties, which are well suited to office environments.
Experts from over 20 different CBRE teams advised on this project including planning, advisory and transaction, and ESG and sustainability among others. Te building aims to achieve BREEAM Excellent, which recognises the building’s environmental performance as being among the top 10% of UK non-domestic buildings. In addition, the building will submit to become WELL Certified Platinum, the highest rating level in the WELL Building Standard, which would make it one of the UK’s largest WELL Platinum, fully fitted projects.
Sarah Herman, marketing director at Bolon UK, says: ‘It is always a pleasure to work with MoreySmith and so we were delighted that our flooring was chosen for this prestigious project. MoreySmith introduced us to this project at an early stage and we worked together on the design process to select semi-custom options for CBRE. After many years in the pipeline, we were thrilled to see the finished result – a hugely impressive and sustainable workplace project.’
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