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This refurbishment project successfully transformed an existing, tired commercial office space into a high-quality Cat A specification, delivering a modernised workspace while overcoming significant logistical challenges. The works involved structural modifications, including the demolition of the existing lift shaft, reinstatement of concrete slabs, and the introduction of a new staircase.
This project was successfully delivered on time and to a high standard of quality.
This Cat A refurbishment included the installation of:
- a new lift,
- exposed high-level MEP services,
- extended and fully fitted-out WC cores,
- restored timber flooring,
- a contemporary full-height double-glazed shopfront.
Externally:
- the façade restored,
- new roof covering installed,
- a rooftop plant enclosure added,
enhancing both the appearance and functionality of the property.
This future-proofed Cat A office space, seamlessly integrates modern building services whilst preserving the architectural integrity of the building. Resulting in a high-specification workspace that meets contemporary standards and maximises long-term value for the client.
Our continued collaboration with the client and the design and construction team has resulted in a successful project.
Contractor: Virtus Contracts
Structural Engineers: Akera Engineers
M&E: Lamorbey Associates
Quantity Survey/CA : Charles Ramsden
Photographs: Justin Thomas Phtography
New external photos of the recently completed Artillery Lane project highlight the benefits of this location proximity to Bishopsgate. The added benefit of these offices to external rooftop space will be welcomed by the occupants in the coming warm days.
Its interesting to revisit our commercial projects over a period to see the changing styles – we hope you agree.
Artillery Lane is a newly refurbished office building, situated opposite Liverpool St/Broadgate Development in the heart of City of London.
The building consists of:
• Office entrance with a dedicated reception area, lift and stairwell
• Five floors of flexible office accommodation (Cat-A).
• Amenities for all building users, such as locked refuse storage, bike storage with dedicated shower rooms.
Outside Berry Street Entrance
Inside Berry Street Entrance
ArcherArchitects and MyLyft were able to come up with a practical solution to deal with the difference between street level and the Client’s Berry Street building reception by placing the lift inside the building and using a full height door at street level.
As part of the Coleman Street redevelopment Lighting for Nun Court was given consideration for its re-invention for retail use. Previously the lighting installation comprised of 2 no. wall mounted LED street lights that provide adequate illumination for the courts secondary status. In order to enhance the visual appearance of Nun Court when accessed from Coleman Street the Installation of 2 no. hanging lanterns suspended in the entrance sequence directly below the arch, finished in bronze. Concealed linear up light that will wash the underside of the newly formed arched soffit.
OFFICE SPACE
74 Coleman Street consists of six floors, hosting high quality flexible office accommodation. All office space is provided with raised access floors, suspended high efficiency LED luminaires and air source heat pump driven comfort cooling and heating.
The building consists of:
- An office main entrance with a dedicated reception and a retail unit area with independent access at ground floor.
- six floors of flexible office accommodation (Cat-A).
- Amenities for all building users in the basement, such as locked refuse storage, bike parking with dedicated shower rooms and a plant area.
TOILETS CORE
Warm toned wooden panelling also dominates in the toilet core, the wall on the left-hand side of the lobby entirely clad. Thanks to a detailed design and an accurate implementation all doors are entirely flush within the wall cladding with no recess or frames providing a high specification finish.
A unique feature on this wall is created by the inserts of mirror meticulously installed between the white oak veneered wall battens. An interesting linear light reflection helps to visually enlarge the narrow space of the lobby.
An explosion of materials with a refined palette of grey in the cubicle where the monochrome grey flooring compensates for the stylish terrazzo effect walling tiles and satin etch finish dark grey of the access panel balances vivid black tone of all fittings.
A visual interest curved shape wall in the reception area drives people through the entrance of the building. The european oak battens on it create a consistent linear texture intensified along the bottom to create a visual interest alternating with different depths of batten.
The cove lighting from the ceiling provides a soft effect to define the high-class aesthetic of the wooden cladding in its entirety. Achieved by incorporating a LED strip above the ceiling pocket, this method subtly emphasises the feature whilst also hiding the lighting system hidden.
The reception desk designed with a solid piece of marble visuallly contrasts the surrounding fit out, with its stylish carrara cladding occupies a prominent/pivotal position in the entrance area.
Top-bottom fixed veneered timber screen spanning from floor to ceiling consists of reinforced battens of various depths and heights. The rhythm is gradually intensified along the first flight of stairs matching the solid panelling wrapping the entire lift shaft through the building.