| Project Name | Wenlock Works |
|---|---|
| Project Sector | Workplace |
| Completion Date | 01/01/2020 |
| Client | Buckley Gray Yeoman |
Description
Wenlock Works has been given a modern makeover to reflect the rich industrial heritage of Shoreditch, and significantly extended to accommodate the district's established digital leaders and an increasing influx of innovative start-ups. Photography by Beth Davis
Tiles Used
Hulland 5LAE001, Assemble range, Octon 5EAL002, Vintage range, Drope 2COG301, Hardline range, and Agatha 5FAB111, Fabien range.
Outcome
Located in the epicentre of London’s vibrant tech scene, the once antiquated appearance of Wenlock Works has been reinvigorated to appeal to the established digital leaders of Shoreditch and an increasing influx of innovative start-ups. Led by Buckley Gray Yeoman, the Old Street building has been extended upwards and outwards and its appearance redesigned to echo the image of warehouses that lined the district’s roads in the heyday of industry.
In the reception, grey, charcoal, chocolate, and ivory shades pay tribute to the area’s heritage, complemented by minimalistic fixtures, fittings, and furnishings in muted tones. Crisp and clean, Solus’ sparkling white Hulland tiles adorn the walls and lift carts. A primary stairwell has been created, featuring the uplifting turquoise tones of Solus’ crackle-effect Octon tiles. In the cavernous offices, concrete ceilings compose a rugged visual, bolstered by the presence of exposed air conditioning systems, suspended from perforated metal rafts.
In contrast, the gender-neutral super loos add a touch of old-world luxury to the proceedings. The self-contained cubicles, featuring bespoke sinks supplied by Solus, surrounding corridors, and locker rooms embrace a modern interpretation of the classic Victorian aesthetic. Dazzling white Agatha tiles bedeck the walls while dusty concrete-style Drope products grace the floors.
