Stitched green
The Rowe stitches together the old and the new. A seam of brightly coloured artwork is visible between the original and the additional storeys. A subtle accent in a calm design.
📍Location
🏢Building Details
Refurb + extension of former London Metropolitan School of Art, Architecture & Design
162,000 sq ft office space
12-storeys
👷🏾♀️Developer & Contractor
James Smith – Commercial Director @ Frasers Property UK
✍️Architect & Designers
Marc Williams – Director @ Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Ummar Rashid – Senior Architect @ Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Ryan O' Neill – Former Architect @ Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Rory Lintott – Partner @ Burnley Wilson Fish
🌱Sustainability
Targeting BREEAM Excellent + WELL Gold + Platinum WiredScore
Operated on 100% renewable electricity – 45% reduction in CO2 compared to standard office
Retained original 6-storey concrete frame + 1960s façade: addition of 6-storey steel extension above
Large + flexible open plan offices punctuated by retained elements of raw concrete structure
🥦 Wellbeing
17,000 sq ft of outdoor space (= 8 tennis courts): private terraces on every floor + communal roof garden
Ground floor: generous double-height reception connects building to surrounding area with café and public space
Variety of working spaces: Ground floor library area for informal meetings
Luxurious end of journey facilities: 284 cycle spaces + lockers
Large scale public art installation by leading artist YINKA ILORI
🎈Bonus feature
A Public Art Strategy was launched at The Rowe with one of the works selected by Paul Cocksedge Studio. It is a large hanging piece situated in the lobby, with some very creative seating at its heart: check it out.
🔗 Check it out
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