Location: Oxford Circus, London
Sector: Commercial
Year: 2022
Client: Berkeley Estate Asset Management
How does a massive 60’s office building get its street presence back?
The reception space at Cavendish Square failed to reflect the scale and quality of the building. .
The solution was to bring back the symmetry and volume of the original design with a clear central focal point; a round reception desk and a 4.5m tall chandelier.
The existing ornate ceiling was retained to reduce waste. The chandelier is demountable to allow for reuse of its components at the end of its life.
The walls and ceiling were darkened to increase visual impact on arrival. This is a trick borrowed from theatre design which enabled us to quieten the complexity of the existing ceiling. The colour was carefully chosen to complement the existing stonework.
