A mixed use, new build development, James Langford Architects provided architectural input as part of a team under lead architects, Independent Architects from Stage 1 to 3, gaining planning permission in 2018.
The development comprised over 2,700sqft of retail space, 4,465sqft of office space and 10,925sqft of residential space arranged over 10 floors. The site has two distinct aspects: High Holborn with its busy street frontage, and Lincoln’s Inn Fields to the rear with its leafy gardens and tall trees.
The building sits within the Bloomsbury Conservation area, with the front taking its cues in terms of materiality from its neighbours with the use of Portland stone. The rear is formed by inset balconies with bronze metal and glass balustrades set within a Portland stone frame. Photo-voltaic panels on the roof and a communal heating strategy are proposed to help reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Client: CLDN Group
Gross internal floor area: 1,681sqm/ 18,094sqft
Structural engineer: Michael Barclay Partnership LLP
Services engineer: Scotch Partners
New office expansion for the company’s UK corporate branding and communication teams.
James Langford architects were approached to prepare concept design proposals and full detail designs for tender. The practice provided contract administration and design lead duties on site, along with selection and procurement of office furniture, through to completion and final handover.
The works included bespoke joinery and lighting displays, along with an energy efficiency upgrade to the 3 office floors and a new fresh air ventilation system.
Client: Swarovski UK Ltd
Gross internal floor area: 345sqm/ 3,750sqft
Photographs: Nick Guttridge
Located within an existing building in the heart of Mayfair, James Langford Architects were asked to design new UK office headquarters for Swarovski in London.
The offices comprised over 7,000sqft and were arranged over two floors. The brief required a highly bespoke interior to serve as both an office for the London team, as well as a showroom for their design products and over 40 chandeliers!
The project was delivered within a very fast timeframe and required the co-ordination of many specialists, consultants and client personnel. The design enabled the products and chandeliers to be carefully positioned to maximise their impact and provide a vibrant and exciting space.
Client: Swarovski
Gross internal floor area: 650sqm/ 7,000sqft
Structural engineer: Fluid structures
Contractor: Sherlock Interiors
Photographs: Chris Gascoigne
New office fit out and refurbishment works in Soho, London.
James Langford Architects were asked to prepare initial concept design proposals and layout options for a new 3,350sqft office for a venture capital company. The proposals were developed and negotiated with a contractor to enable the site works to be carried out as quickly as possible and allow the new office furniture to be ordered and installed in time.
Client: WPS Challenger
Internal floor area: 315sqm/ 3,350sqft
Contractor: PPC LLP
Photographs: James Langford
New office expansion for this well established PR company.
James Langford architects were asked to prepare concept design proposals and obtain fit out and furniture costs for the clients London office.
Client: Luchford APM
Gross internal floor area: 345sqm/ 3,750sqft
Photographs: James Langford
