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As the modern workforce emerged from the pandemic into a world of hybrid working, the office has had to quickly adapt to meet new expectations and prove its worth.
In response to the demands of a new working era, office providers architects and designers have had to evolve new design standards. For Argyll, London’s exclusive office provider, clients have been increasingly seeking a ‘home away from home’. Having grown accustomed to the creature comforts of home working, offices that feel personalised and relaxed have quickly displaced the cookie-cutter office spaces of old. From soft furnishings and warm lighting to coffee stations resembling kitchen islands, workers want to recreate a residential setting but with all the highend amenities of a luxury hotel. After all, if workers are only coming into the City a few days a week, their office surroundings should be high quality to lure them back.
For Argyll, London’s exclusive office provider, clients have been increasingly seeking a ‘home away from home’.
A historic fabric
Refurbishing Argyll’s portfolio of heritage buildings in iconic locations presented an opportunity as exciting as it was challenging.
We were looking to update the architectural language of the buildings and create a distinct identity across Argyll’s portfolio whilst paying homage to the heritage of the buildings.
Working with heritage consultants, we updated magnolia and grey colour palettes to deep blues and greens more aligned with the buildings’ original Georgian grandeur.
To create a sense of continuity, we subtly designed in familiarity across the buildings such as through fluted period joinery.
Balancing high-end, bespoke designs with the practical needs of the modern workplace has been at the heart of Argyll’s refurbishment programme, speaking to a workforce demanding sustainability, luxury, and comfort for their working experience.
The demands of the modern workplace
Not only have we witnessed a move towards ‘hotelified’ workspaces, but there has also been a shift in the sustainability demands facing our buildings. For example, upgrading the EPC ratings across the portfolio of largely listed buildings has been critical. Whilst older buildings can often be seen as the Achilles heel to delivering sustainability targets, they can in fact offer overlooked assets. A third of lifetime CO2 emissions for
create this cohesiveness was the launch of Argyll No.3, Argyll’s bespoke scent. Working with celebrity perfumer Azzi Glasser, we developed a signature scent that allows visitors to the building to recognise it is an Argyll space as soon as they walk in. This subtle sensory design tool helped to amplify the boutique, hotel-like feel across the Argyll portfolio.
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WORKPLACE DESIGN However, the refurbishment also required an evolution of the design process with each building. Listed buildings demand careful handling to celebrate their unique features whilst updating them in line with modern needs. For example, Argyll’s building on Cornhill sits opposite the Bank of England, possessing a deep and rich history in the City. This history is reflected in the imposing marble columns that command the lobby area, requiring a sensitive and bespoke interior design approach. From a design perspective, leaning into these dominant architectural structures is essential to allow the colour palette, fabrics, and furnishings to gently complement existing structures. One way to offset the spatial dominance of the columns, was to set out low seating with soft lighting around the edge of the rotunda. This drew the energy to the edges of the space and allowed the interiors to accommodate the needs of different customers while still creating a sense of a private domain. Sensory design One way to weave a coherent narrative between Argyll’s portfolio has been to tease out consistency of colour palette, panelling and fabrics to connect the buildings together. Another unique branding technique that was harnessed to
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DESIGN TO DRIVE EMPLOYEES BACK TO THE OFFICE
Argyll 48 49 Architect Projects Architect Projects International architecture practice 10 Design (part of Egis Group) has won the competition to design a major 74,000 sq m school project within Qianjiang New City of Hangzhou, China. 10 Design envisages an innovative educational hub for 2,000 elementary school students which doubles as an accessible and child-friendly public space for the community. Led by Design Principal Peby Pratama, the “grassland village” concept of the future school breaks away from the traditional primary school layout within a singular institutional building. The new campus maximises the waterfront site by introducing an undulating green deck at the heart of the design. Acting as a floating oasis within the dense urban context of Hangzhou, the ergonomic deck ties the functional clusters together, while providing ample green outdoor space to facilitate the interaction between landscape, teachers and students. The school masterplan includes 48 teaching units, alongside specialised education facilities for science, art, PE, IT and performance art. The three teaching blocks divided by grade level are placed in the southeast and away from the motorway, encouraging communication and collective learning for students of similar age. Below the green deck are shared facilities including the library, canteen, activity rooms situated along an east-west main street, which runs through the campus serving as a central public space. The masterplan also includes an 800-seat performance theatre in the northwest corner which will be shared with the local community. An earthy colour palette and natural textures were chosen for the façade to articulate the idea of a safe, healthy campus in nature. Moreover, the development as a whole maximises daylight, natural ventilation and green area which is reflected in the classroom design and orientation. “Our vision is to create a learning environment that facilitates environmental education and social interaction for our future generations. The design, emphasising openness, vitality and sustainability, is an organic response as well as a celebration of nature in the new city of Hangzhou,” shared Peby. 10 DESIGN REVEALS “GRASSLAND VILLAGE”FUTURE SCHOOL DESIGN AT THE HEART OF HANGZHOU 38 PROJECT NEWS Architect Projects
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January/February March/April May/June July/August September/October End of Year Review Coatings, Sealants & Paints | Doors, Windows & Fittings | Floors & Flooring Safety & Security | Technology & Software | Tools, Plants & Equipment developer, Ghelamco, has standardized on HID mobile and physical access control Warsaw, Poland. control strategy includes HID Mobile Access and door reader solutions to guarantee flexibility, easy management and deliver ‘future proof’ upgradeability at four sites in Warsaw Spire winning building standing at 220 meters with hyperboloid glass façade. features two 130-meter towers— purchased by Google for €583 million— along with third building, home to two IHG Group hotels and conference 202 meters high, is one of the most technologically advanced and green buildings in Europe, using 30% less energy compared with similar developments. The Bridge – a new skyscraper being A variety of HID smart card readers have physical access cards and smart phones – the latest of which include the HID underlying credential technology. to use the latest technology on projects. Many of our tenants want mobile access cards so selecting a vendor that supports both in tandem was imperative,” communications manager. An enterprise workplace platform has also been implemented from Signal OS, a Polish proptech software development company founded by Ghelamco. manages not only all physical access control systems in the buildings, but offers an easy-to-use way to integrate lift and parking systems, closedcircuit TV, visitor management and—in the future—other building management systems and sensors that monitor air and water quality, for example. The benefits of using HID Mobile Access in combination with Signal OS have been immediate. It enabling Ghelamco to attract new clients who want to lease space in green, efficient and technology-led buildings. Money is also saved as PVC access cards are not required. They are commonly lost—leading to an obvious security risk— manufacture. “HID was chosen because it the best-known This gives us the confidence warranty you like – that our tenants will accept their because it is the market leader,” explains Łukasz Stępień, Ghelamco Poland’s project Looking to the future, Ghelamco intends in its estate by adding support for digital wallets to enhance speed of access and user Innovation is our hallmark, so we want to use the latest technology on projects. Many of our tenants want mobile access today. “ “ For more information visit www.hidglobal.com or www.signalos.io GHELAMCO POLAND USES HID MOBILE ACCESS CONTROL AT FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENTS IN WARSAW The Warsaw HUB Architect Projects
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DOORS, WINDOWS & FITTINGS With less than 18 months from full implementation, more than two-thirds of decision makers in the housing market are not prepared for the Future Homes by REHAU. Homes Standard: Preparing UK Housing for 2025, leading polymer window profiles manufacturer REHAU has revealed just prepared’ against the FHS timeframe. Compliance with the Future Homes Standard mandatory from 2025. However, REHAU’s survey of 200 decision makers for building products in local authorities, housebuilding also found that 79% said it was going to be ‘somewhat challenging’ or ‘very challenging’ to meet the FHS timeline. To help housing providers, REHAU is committed to raising awareness about help address the challenges of being ready for the FHS. This is especially important as no respondents to REHAU’s survey were meeting the 0.85 W/m2K U-value standard required under the upcoming legislation, with 65% saying ‘no’ and 35% saying they Martin Hitchin, CEO at REHAU UK, “Reaching a point where all new homes produce between 75%-80% less carbon emissions than previous standards is huge is to have any chance of achieving net zero by 2050 – a target that is now legally binding. “The UK’s position is also concerning because the FHS comes into force in less than two years.” To date, discussion has understandably been dominated by the new build market, but there’s need for the housing industry to consider how existing properties can be improved. There huge amount of legacy building stock that will remain occupied for housing providers. The feasibility of net zero rests in part on addressing the retrofit challenge. On top of the shortening timescales, our report also shows that there is an No one knew of window system offering a FHS U-value of 0.85 W/m²K. However, these U-values can be achieved with the example, can deliver exceptional thermal performance without compromising on design or finish. To help housing providers get ahead, supply chain, and collaboration with manufacturers like REHAU, is key. He also labelled as ‘high-performance’, they still may not meet the full FHS requirements. “Researching the current market to establish a reliable supply chain for the products you’ll need for a typical development is more “It’s important to collate information and certification from manufacturers like REHAU – which already has several products ahead of the regulatory curve. “Something we see lot is supposedly ‘high-performance windows’ failing to meet the requirements set out in the FHS. There are several reasons why high-performance windows that are compliant on paper might structure and removal of existing frames is one area that could lead to errors. It’s To read REHAU’s report, Future Homes Standard: Preparing UK housing for 2025, click here. NEW REPORT REVEALS MAJORITY OF HOUSING PROVIDERS ARE NOT PREPARED FOR FUTURE HOMES STANDARD 29 Architect Projects Project: Fareham College, Surrey Application: Interior Walls Product: AW400, Zircon RB35 in RAL 1018 IF WALLS COULD TALK. Explore our full range of Internal Wall Systems on our website.
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Architect Projects 43 After twenty years of living, travelling and adventuring in Asia and Oceania, the person who returns from a journey is not work, NOA takes up the fascinating story of the client and, on the occasion of her interior design reminiscent of faraway atmospheres. Transforming a bare attic in the centre of Innsbruck into home ready to welcome the many stories of a traveller: this was the aim of the latest project undertaken by NOA. The architecture and interior design studio had already proven in earlier projects to be adept at combining Alpine atmospheres with distant worlds. exciting history of twenty years spent in England, Singapore, New Zealand and many in light, with the imposing silhouette of the Alps as backdrop, laid the foundations for the project. “Each of our designs unfolds story. In this work, an additional personal aspect was brought into play, namely the memories of life that the client carried with her. Paintings, statues and handcrafted objects that needed to be displayed in an enhancing setting” explains Lukas Rungger, NOA founder. In defining the concept, the interior designers started from the floor plan of the flat, quadrangular space of 135 m² with a central block for the service area and the staircase leading to the roof terrace. Given the three-sided orientation of the large windows and the possibility of having several functions succeed each other in a contiguous U-shaped space, NOA arranged the different living stations in accordance with the trajectory of the sun. To the east, the morning light illuminates the entrance with desk and bookcase, to the southpoint of the living area, to the south two freestanding kitchen blocks fill the space, while the warm sunset light spreads over the dining table for eight, positioned to the Project name Typology Private Penthouse Location Innsbruck Client Private Interior Design Completion 420 m³ Surface area (NFA) 135 m² Photographs Alex Filz Photography: © Alex Filz Omarama: A SPACE OF LIGHT Two bedrooms on the west side round off the layout. Light thus becomes central element in the design, proof of which is the unanimous choice of the flat’s name, Omarama, which means ‘space of light’ in the language of the Māori, the indigenous population of New Zealand with whom the client came into The colour palette of the interior reduced to the essential: black and white, with saffron yellow as the only point of colour Similarly, the furnishings follow purist geometry: the result is a sober, elegant ambience that recalls Asian atmospheres, especially in the lamps and the oak wood panelling. “We wanted to employ dark tones, using black quartzite, painted oak and metal. Through the use of wooden slats, we have darkened the walls, transforming the room into a backdrop with suffused atmosphere where only the Alps and few selected objects are at the centre of attention,” designer Niccolò Panzani. The furniture pieces include the Tufty-Time sofa by B&B Italia, the black leather chairs from the Era Chair collection by Living Divani, the saffron nubuck leather chairs from the Gemma collection by Baxter, the Paper Pendant rice paper lamps by vip and the Hat lamps by Aromas del Campo. The surfaces are in contrast: black ‘Noirblanc’ quartzite by Antolini was used for the kitchen top, the bar cabinet and the coffee table, while for the dining table, the designers chose white ‘Montblanc’ quartzite by Favorita. White also returns in the bathrooms’ surfaces, where tiles from Botteganove’s Flora collection reproduce large Polynesian palm leaves as in a macro photograph. The three nón lá, the conical straw hats, the large Indian painting in the dining area, and the statue from Myanmar of the warrior with the umbrella are the finishing touches to a flat that looks beyond the mountains of Innsbruck. 44 In this work, an additional personal aspect was brought into play, namely the memories of life that the client carried with her. “ “ Architect Projects Double Page Spread 420mm (w) 297mm (h) Half Page 180mm (w) 132mm (h) A4 Page 210mm (w) 297mm (h) Quarter Page 88mm (w) 132mm (h) Vertical Half Page 88mm (w) 267mm (h)
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