SPACEINVADER
New rear timber wall panelling behind reception features concealed LED lighting that continues up into the ceiling and , to the left-side , petrified moss panels , which link both to the external planting and the new ‘ Garden Pavilion ’ in the atrium space above . Security staff have been allocated their own office space for the first time too , with secure storage and CCTV facilities now located to the rear of reception .
“ The language within the lift lobby continues on from reception , but with a more restrained ,
classic feel .
A timber wall with the development ’ s ONE logo sits to the right of reception , with an inset media screen for landlord messaging and building information . The anodised brass framework of the reception desk continues here as an inset line within the cladding before the wall cedes into the first seating area , a striking curved nook with loose chestnut leather Gubi Masculo chairs , terracotta-coloured banquette upholstery and rounded terracotta wall ribs , forming an inviting space where people will want to come and interact . A Lee Broom Lens Flair Pendant Light hangs over the space , with two further identical pendants in the seating area to the right , whilst the main reception area features four large-scale light fittings , the Flamingo Pendant by Vibia .
Existing speedgates were retained , serving the desired direction of movement . The design of the seating booth to their left was created to be in a perfect line with them to ensure their position looks considered and framed . Above the speedgates is further timber panelling and elegant , fluted glass balustrading . The timber panelling is also scored vertically , with a strong vertical emphasis linking this to the glass and the ribs of the curved seating nook .
To the right of the timber-clad reception space is a magazine rack and display shelving for waiting guests , integrated into the joinery , plus a further area of terracotta-coloured soft booth seating . Instead of terracotta wall cladding however , this inset space features a terracotta ceiling panel , with the off-white wall space playing host to three artworks , featuring circles in a nod to the scheme ’ s identity and in colour tones that work with the scheme .
The flooring is a grey marble-finish tile which continues into the lift lobby area beyond the speedgates . The neutral colour works alongside the red tones in the scheme , ensuring a classic and timeless feel . The feature panelling also wraps round the wall on the left-hand side along the tunnel route that leads up to the atrium .
LIFT LOBBY
The language within the lift lobby continues on from reception , but with a more restrained , classic feel . As well as feature dark panelling , an inset brass band pulls the eye through the space and up towards the atrium and the first floor . Natural light floods into this space from the atrium above and reflects off the light flooring , carrying it on further back towards the reception .
The ceiling was painted here to emphasise the existing , central linear lighting that leads visitors through the space , with bespoke wall panels containing further concealed lighting at their base . The new wayfinding scheme includes a single largeletter or number in anodised brass set into a black-stained timber panel for each storey , located directly opposite the lift . Existing doors facing into the lobby were wrapped in new black vinyl , whilst the lift fronts were also sprayed black to tie in .
ATRIUM AND GARDEN PAVILION
The stair to the first floor has an interim level , leading to toilets ( with disabled toilets to the rear of the ground floor corridor beneath ). A dark marble tile is used to clad the stairs , with LED lighting inset into the balustrade to lead the eye upwards .
The atrium features a brand new feature area – a centrallylocated , square-box garden pavilion – with plenty of breathing space around it to maintain the privacy of first-floor tenants .
‘ This was a key area for our new scheme ’, John Williams of SpaceInvader commented . ‘ We saw the potential here to turn the focus inwards and create a real statement space that would serve all the building ’ s inhabitants , not just the company whose offices were located directly adjacent .’
Placing a pavilion within the atrium space makes a once-barren space habitable and invites tenants and visitors to use a space situated in the lightest part of the building for informal meetings or collaboration . The new pavilion is made of framed structure
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