In line with our vision to deliver financial success for investors whilst championing sustainable practices and enhancing local communities where we invest , we are proud to have worked with Anomaly to deliver The Eversholt , one of the standout assets from our London Akoya venture .
Ross Steele , Development Director , Feldberg-Capital
The result is 50,000 square feet of sustainably refurbished fitted and part-fitted space comprising receptions , common parts , office spaces and end of journey facilities , that perfectly balances history and contemporary comfort . The design team achieved a balance between modern office functionality and the preservation of heritage elements , enriched by the integration of contemporary art and pattern . This approach exemplifies a successful office refurbishment that respects the building ’ s history while embracing the future of workplace design .
The Eversholt ’ s Key Design Features :
• Anomaly ’ s holistic design approach focused on preserving the buildings ’ individual identities , such as the architectural elements and layout , while creating a modern experience . Original features such as the cornicing , wall panelling and existing mezzanines were honoured in the overall design scheme .
• The reception areas were carefully crafted to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere , with distinctive features in each building creating a sense of individuality while still maintaining a sense of cohesion .
• The buildings operate as a holistic collective office scheme , with shared facilities such as parking and cycling , but are otherwise independent in their entrances and office accommodation , so that they maintain individual identities , subtly denoted by changes in colour of key touchpoints .
• The use of heritage colours , such as Racing Green , Deep Aubergine , and Terracotta , tied the buildings together , while timber parquet flooring and reintroduced cornicing added warmth and character . These thoughtful design choices create a balance between the historical significance of the building and the comfort and functionality required for modern office spaces .
• Pendant globe lights within the workspace were dropped to create a more human level and a subtle nod back to the original design of the building as a sorting office . While offering a point of difference from ubiquitous strip lights found in contemporary offices .
• Sustainability was a key consideration in the design process . Anomaly repurposed existing elements and furniture , integrated sustainable materials like Bolon flooring , and prioritised thermal and energy performance improvements .
• Anomaly also managed to reuse all desking and task chairs from the buildings , through a deep clean . Where it couldn ’ t be reused it was donated to an office furniture charity for redistribution , and any new furniture looked to UK suppliers who could provide EPDs where possible to align with the sustainability aspirations .
About Anomaly Anomaly , an architect and interior practice within the Thirdway group are a multi-award-winning architecture and interior design studio focused on retrofit projects . Their work is focused on creating site and context specific design responses to a client ’ s brief - resulting in high quality and commercially viable proposals . Their retrofit focus spans from internal refurbishment to full building cut and carve projects , adding additional floors while focusing on retaining as much existing material and structure .
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