A change in workplace tenant expectations prompted the British Airways Pension Fund to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment to create a more inviting and character-rich entrance experience.
The existing entrance atrium was a stark, uninspiring, disjointed space, spread across six levels and marred by an outdated reception desk. Our primary challenge was to infuse warmth and coherence into this voluminous expanse while adhering to a modest budget.
A contemporary white reception contrasts with the warmth of adjacent timber wall battens. It forms a ground-floor welcome point and includes a lowered ceiling raft to integrate localised services into a double-height reception area. Timber batten wall linings and blue column and stair finishes are used in key locations throughout the 6-storey atrium to introduce cohesion, tactility and playfulness to the elevated user experience.
Client
British Airways Pension Fund
