Can you reimagine an existing workspace to create privacy and togetherness?

Work has commenced on Woodberry Works, a refurbishment project for Hackney Co-operative Developments.  The proposal, which was made possible by an affordable workspace grant from the London Borough of Hackney, includes 14 brand-new, flexible, and affordable workspaces, a shared meeting room and a new rationalised kitchenette and toilet arrangement.

The existing workspace offered good quality naturally lit perimeter offices but had an underutilised central space, leading to increased business rates costs and an uninviting and impersonal atmosphere. Furthermore the central services core, comprising toilets, a reception away from the entrance, and storage, occupied more space than necessary.

[Y/N] Studio proposed a design that rationalised the services core into a more efficient area, creating space for a series of infill workspaces ranging in size from 6 to 24 square meters. A new orange floor covering finish unifies the upper floor, culminating in the new reception at the building entrance, creating a more welcoming environment for both new and existing tenants.