HBA have refurbished this Covent Garden office building overcoming a number of challenging issues to create a visually striking series of spaces.

 

The main entrance and reception have been fully replaced with a large level change in the old reception providing a challenge to the design team.

 

HBA have introduced a curved ramp with minimal balustrade complemented by an arc of sweeping timber-clad steps. The enlarged higher area can now be used for seating, while the new curved Corian reception desk doubles up as bench seating.

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Minimal shaped lighting and textured concrete cladding complete this striking composition that visually represents the flow of people through the space.

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On the upper floors, HBA have refurbished the office floors and WCs opening up historic features such as the old steel columns and brickwork.

 

New servicing and air-distribtuion is cleverly concealed at high level, in a way that maximises ceiling heights and flexibiltiy for incoming tenants, while minimising visual clutter.

 

Concrete end caps to the new light fittings provide interest against the new minimal, vaulted ceiling

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