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Eastcheap

Retrofit of this late-Victorian building that references its heritage whilst creating functional, comfortable, and responsive workspaces.

Project Address

16 -18 Eastcheap, EC3M

Client

Tellon Capital

Location

City of London

Size

58,000 sqft

Status

Built 2021

Photography

Tim Crocker

Awards

Finalist AJ Retrofit Awards 2022

The refurbishment provides a high-quality workplace, alongside the addition of a new sixth floor mansard roof and terrace. The façade was restored to retain the aesthetic of the building and modernise it. The coffered ceilings and detailed
timber cladding in the reception is a nod to the site’s history as a weigh house and softens the buildings entrance.

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Internally, the workspaces incorporate a monochrome theme and have been designed to appeal to the traditional city tenants whilst also allowing for more creative tech-style occupants, establishing the opportunity for varied forms of occupation.

The existing building was extended vertically by two additional floors; connected by a bespoke folded steel staircase, the angled and curved design of the extension minimises the impact off the main road whilst adding a contemporary angle. Finally, the building is topped off with a roof terrace which is accessible by all tenants, this new terrace reconnects the experience of the building to its central location by unlocking panoramic views across the city.

INTERIORS

WORKPLACE

RETROFIT

The site has been developed with input from SmartSpaces to be able to limit touchpoints, improve air quality and allow the building operations to be controlled via an app.

““We have enjoyed working with GPAD and their approach to and role within the team. They have maintained focus on the design and delivery of the building throughout and the end result is testament to the hard work and commitment invested in it.””

Paul Davies, Savills

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Existing building.
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Remove existing mansard roof, windows, existing core and stone cladding.
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Create new side entrance, with a lift providing access to new facilities (showers, lockers and cycle store) in the basement.
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Create new core in new location, reorientating the office spaces.
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Add new windows throughout. New cladding and shopfront glazing to the ground floor facade.
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Add new roof extension, following the line of the existing structure.
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Increase the angle of the pitch to the roof extension and create space for a roof terrace.
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Introduce materials which compliment the existing facade.

Location plan

Ground floor plan

Typical floor plan

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