London Design & Build Project
London Design & Build Project
Transforming a scenic Farringdon space into a high-character, tech-integrated office with Kross Glaze 600.
Client
London Design & Build Project
Contractor
Location
London & Southern
Sector
Commercial
Located on Farringdon Road, the client wanted offices to maximise the scenic view of the city whilst providing a collaborative and engaging space to work.
'Stripped back for an exposed engineering look and feel.'
— Project Architect, Arcadis
- London Design & Build Project
Komfort’s Partnership
To meet the modern and collaborative design requirement, whilst also serving the function of private spaces, Komfort’s Kross Glaze 600 full transom glazed partitioning system and door sets were installed. Also, to complement the office design for both aesthetics and performance, a mixture of acoustic and feature reeded glass was installed to suit the independent office briefs.
The flexibility of our Kross Glaze 600 System meant that it could be adapted to the project design brief, this enabled the original concept to be transformed into a beautiful working day reality. This unique system within our portfolio allows us to be flexible when negotiating design intent against system performance and build-ability.
The industrial aesthetic this system brings, seamlessly complements the exposed brickwork and décor and is an intriguing and characterful way of dividing open-plan spaces into private areas.
To improve functionality, usability and help future-proof the space, Komfort also supplied fully integrated tech panel systems to house room booking systems and other functionality controls.
§02 — Specification
Komfort Systems
Three Komfort systems, calibrated to a single architectural language: gold steel, acoustic glass, and integrity ratings that disappear into the building.
01
DEF—EI30
Defence EI Fire Screens
with Applied Bars
Single-glazed steel-framed screens dividing teaching wings from circulation. Slim sightlines, high-spec gold RAL.
02
DEF—EI60
Polar 100
Double Glazed Partitioning
Double-glazed system protecting protected escape routes. Specified to BS EN 1364-1, full third-party certified.
03
POL—100
Sonik Doors
Double-glazed, 100mm cavity
Numbers, held quietly behind the glass.
London Design & Build Project
′
Fire integrity rating
EI60 — minutes
k
Square feet partitioned
Across four floors
%
Polar 100 double-glazed
Acoustic performance
RIBA-shortlisted scheme
Education, 2024
London Design & Build Project
Komfort Products Used
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The brief in brief
Their offices have recently been stripped back for an exposed engineering look and feel, and the designers were approached to create a concept and fit-out to match the space.
The brief included incorporating the exposed soffit and engineering elements and to create a collaborative space for employees, with the possibility of expanding.
The End Result
This project is another fabulous example of the wide range of Komfort’s Systems which can be adapted to meet design visions, and the willingness of our design and contractual teams to work in partnership with the country’s leading design and fit-out companies.
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