Circular City

A large extension is modelled to create numerous accessible outdoor terraces. The new areas of facade area clad in highly insulated low embodied carbon lightweight precast panels with integrated timber windows that incorporates openable windows in order to significantly reduce operational carbon.

Extensive planting is integrated into the facade design at both street and upper levels, increasing urban greening in this part of the City and improving pedestrian experience ant street level. The scheme incorporates public realm improvements to the pedestrian passage on the southern boundary, including a celebratory domed vestibule space formed in reused pieces of cut stone from the existing facade. New end-of-trip facilities provide best in class amenities that encourage tenants and visitors to make active and greener commuter journeys. The scheme makes a welcome contribution to the City’s transformation from an austere financial centre to a welcoming urban environment in line with the City of London’s ‘Destination City’ ambitions.