“The one that’s like a Victorian Pub.”
Wellington House
London SW19
Client — Columbia Threadneedle
Area — 4,500sqm
Budget — £12m
Use — Office / Retail
Status — Construction
The original building was
horrid — which always makes our work slightly easier — though our design was
still able to keep its structural frame. Other than that, the project is a bit
of a repair job in terms of townscape and architecture — which also doubles the
net area on the site.
Our proposal extends the form and appearance of the new–‘ish’ Duggan-Morris-designed office building on the site next door, across the elevation of our building, to provide contemporary, naturally lit, high quality space on all floors — most of which have their own outside terrace too. A boon for ‘Wellness’ if that’s your thing.
On the prominent corner, which is a sort–of gateway between the hubbub of Wimbledon Town Centre and the smarter and quieter Conservation Area next door we’ve overlaid a ‘Conservation Area friendly’ façade — all red brick and green ceramic — like a classic Victorian Corner Pub.
Our proposal extends the form and appearance of the new–‘ish’ Duggan-Morris-designed office building on the site next door, across the elevation of our building, to provide contemporary, naturally lit, high quality space on all floors — most of which have their own outside terrace too. A boon for ‘Wellness’ if that’s your thing.
On the prominent corner, which is a sort–of gateway between the hubbub of Wimbledon Town Centre and the smarter and quieter Conservation Area next door we’ve overlaid a ‘Conservation Area friendly’ façade — all red brick and green ceramic — like a classic Victorian Corner Pub.
︎’Concept’ sketch - this really is how architects design things.
︎’After’ - the view north up Wimbledon Hill Road.
︎’Before’ - the view north up Wimbledon Hill Road.
︎’After’ - the view east along Mansel Road.
︎’After’ - the elevation to Mansel Road. Duggan Morris’ building to the right.
Bespoke Green Ceramic Panels at the factory
And a detail of the same panel installed on the building