Loud green

Former vinyl factory and home to Trojan Records – once epicentre of reggae music – now West London’s most creative work hub. The Gramophone Works harmonises sustainability, aesthetics, and placemaking.
📍Location
🏢Building Details
65,000 sq. ft. over 6 floors – workspace aimed at creative sector SMEs
Art Deco building originally built in 1919
One of the largest CLT and Glulam office buildings in Europe
Winner of Environmental Prize 2021 in New London Architecture
👷🏾♀️Developer & Contractor
Mark Owen – Head of Development at Resolution Property
Scott O'Donnell – Partner & COO at Resolution Property
James Baker – Head of UK Asset Management at Resolution Property
Rob Joyce – Development Director at GRAHAM Construction
✍️Architects & Engineers
Tom Foster – Design Director at Studio RHE
Thidaa R. – Associate Director at Studio RHE
Andy Heyne – Director at Heyne Tillett Steel
Alex Brock – Pre-Construction Manager at B&K Structures
Perry Marriott-Lane – Contracts Manager at B&K Structures
🌱Sustainability
BREEAM Excellent – 35% of CO2 emissions below Part L 2013 baseline
Existing structural frame retained and adapted: expressed timber + exposed concrete columns create stripped back, rustic feel
Flat roofs throughout with photovoltaic panels + planting to encourage local biodiversity
Low energy LED lighting with sensors
High efficiency VRV heating + cooling system with high level of zonal control
🥦 Wellbeing
1,100 sq. ft. canal side café and bar, overlooking Grand Union Canal – creating chilled, inspiring place to work with wellbeing focus
Cycle Park with spaces for 90 bikes, lockers, maintenance area, and showers
Spacious shared reception and event space for communal gatherings
Floor plates ranging from 600-5,000 sq. ft – allowing maximum flexibility and accommodation for underserved SMEs
🎈Bonus feature
Old soundproofing material discovered in the basement inspired the workspace's new brand identity. Exploring theses anechoic shapes led to the creation of its dynamic prism logo – amplifying the building’s loud, creative past.
🔗 Check it out https://thegramophoneworks.com/

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