London studio dMFK Architects have renovated a 1970s workplace in Fitzrovia with an inside designed to match the constructing’s authentic character and heritage.
Known as 45 Whitfield Road, dMFK Architects’ renovation of the 980 sq. meter workplace concerned an inside overhaul, whereas the present chrome steel and precast concrete facade was handled and preserved.
“Our goal was to have a good time the period and character of 45 Whitfield Road, which has been diluted and obscured by successive redevelopments,” studio director Joshua Scott instructed Dezeen.
“The renovation exposes the burden and materiality of the sturdy concrete construction and authentic particulars, whereas introducing heat, colour and thoroughly curated finishes to bolster its id,” he continued.
The 1970s-style inside attracts affect from the constructing’s current interval options, together with the timber-framed, lozenge-shaped home windows of the facade. These knowledgeable the usage of darkish wooden joinery for partitions and surfaces all through the five-storey renovation.
Downstairs, curved picket doorways open right into a renovated lobby, whereas adjoining areas home work and communal areas furnished with plush chairs and occasional tables.
Higher flooring combine collaborative workspaces and cubicles together with extra conventional assembly rooms designed to fulfill trendy workplace wants.
Within the places of work and customary areas, counter tops produced from recycled lumber are complemented by ornamental tile, oak, linoleum and carpet flooring. These are complemented by industrial-style lighting fixtures and uncovered companies.
A disused automobile park positioned within the basement has been repurposed to deal with end-of-trip amenities, together with bike storage and showers, with entry secured inside in addition to through stairs on the entrance of the constructing.
The roof areas have been reused and outside terraces have been added on every degree.
“Our renovation of 45 Whitfield Road sought to carry the constructing again to life by discovering pleasure in its latent qualities,” stated Scott.
“We launched new legibility, improved accessibility and high-quality finishes to evolve the construction’s 1970s heritage.”
The London studio dMFK Architects was based in 2000 by Julian de Metz, Paul Forbes and Ben Knight. Different initiatives accomplished by the studio embrace a mid-century medical lab transformed into versatile workplace area.
Elsewhere in London, Coffey Architects additionally just lately renovated an workplace, including a devoted entrance that enables cyclists to go straight to work.
Pictures is by Jack Hobhouse.
Challenge credit:
Architect: dMFK Architects
Planning advisor: DP9
ME: Peter Deer Associates
Civil and structural: Akera Engineers
Fireplace: OFR
Constructing management: SWECO
Ticket collector: Aecom
Challenge supervisor: RedMount
Lead designer: Black cat
Orientation and signage: POST