We've designed a distinctive, highly sustainable new workplace situated in the South Shoreditch conservation area, just north of the City with JM Architects as delivery architect. It represents the first building in Hackney for some time to be developed alongside a new public square, at the intersection of Worship Street and Clifton Street.
Our design replaces two six-storey, energy-inefficient blocks with one nine-storey, high-quality modern office building. The building – which will include affordable workspace – can accommodate either a single tenancy or a variety of businesses, from small tech start-ups and non-profits to established professional firms. Our design is targeting both a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating and WELL Platinum and NABERS 5.5* certification.
The new block is composed of three double-height stacked frames wrapped in a gridded facade with inset glazing, which references the warehouse architecture of the area. At the three setback upper levels, the cladding profile is reduced and the window reveals pronounced, creating a lantern effect, while a roof terrace offers outdoor amenities.
The ground floor and entrance lobby face onto the newly formed Worship Square and provide adaptable space that will host a rotating programme of retail and leisure functions. These events will be open to occupiers as well the public, creating a real amenity for the people in the area.
