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The brief was to create an office entrance that would appeal to both the TMT and city occupier sectors. As the building is adjacent to a large substation and the theme of electricity has been brought into the building. Reclaimed electrical isolators form a key feature within the reception lobby. They are displayed onto an orange accent wall with back-lighting. A Crittall style glazed partition forms the backdrop for the curvaceous zinc clad reception desk, which provides a contrast to the regular forms of the glazing framework.
Services have been exposed in a series of silver anodised ductwork runs. Other services have been concealed within a localised grey mesh suspended ceiling by the lift core. The WC facilities include natural oak finished cistern panels with white metro tiled walls and new satin stainless steel fixtures.
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