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Wellbeing is supported throughout the interior spaces
through the use of low-environmental impact, bio-based
and recycled materials with a deliberately domestic feel
to generate a welcoming environment. A section of the
first floor slab has been cut away to create a double-height
entrance, enhanced by a library that offers space for
relaxation and personal thought. Although infused with
a sense of homeliness, the open plan layouts and break
out spaces stimulate social activity, collaboration and
productivity that employees would not find at home.
Eugenia Grilli, Partner at Gillespies
“11 Belgrave Road is a testament to the creative synergy
between Gillespies and Eric Parry Architects. Together, we’ve
successfully crafted a workplace that seamlessly blurs the
boundaries between inside and outside, where human well
being and nature’s networks are intricately connected. This
project embodies our shared vision-serene green courtyards for
relaxation and terraces that invite connection, each sculpted
by the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. It's a bold
reimagining of the workplace, where every detail, from
microclimates to biodiversity, showcases how thoughtful
landscape can humanise and invigorate the modern working
environment."
Ilyas Aslam, Chief Operating Officer at Quadrum
“At our flagship London project at 11 Belgrave Road, we took
the opportunity to deliver a ground-breaking, exceptional workplace. Responding to the needs of the modern occupier, it meets
the highest ESG and wellbeing standards and creates an
exceptional occupier experience, with quality combining with
flexibility to deliver an inspiring environment that also offers
some of the best views across London.”
The sustainable redevelopment of 11 Belgrave Road
delivers new high-quality office and mixed-use space for
its users and the public, as well as enhancing the surrounding conservation area with its contextual façades
and landscaping.
Landscaping and biophilia are a core focus of the design,
promoting biodiversity and enhancing occupant connection to nature for health and wellbeing. Landscape architects Gillespies’ dynamic and sustainable planting
seamlessly weaves throughout garden courtyards, terraces
and planted facades. A large garden to the rear of the
building is visible from the street, providing urban greening to the nearby area. Edible plants and herbs have been
introduced, along with a planned gardening programme
to encourage users to engage with nature.
Dean Irvine, Senior Engineer at Max Fordham
“11 Belgrave Road demonstrates that low operational energy
buildings can be delivered while retaining many structural
elements of an existing building. With close coordination with
Eric Parry and Heyne Tillett Steel, we were able to deliver an
exemplar office space that meets the latest sustainability,
wellbeing and digital connectivity standards within the
constraints of the existing structure."
Below, 11 Belgrave Road (C) Dirk Lindner
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