Roof and windows: office

Article Abstract:

Awarehouse building in Covent Garden, London, England, has been converted to offices with the addition of an atrium. Number 20-22 Stukeley Street is a corner site and was to be converted to office units on a budget of 1.2 million pounds sterling. Architects Jestico + Whiles created an atrium to provide natural light and ventilation. The atrium is glass-roofed and open along both sides. Each floor has self-contained gas-fired heating and offices are open plan but can be partitioned by tenants. The atrium provided natural air circulation by acting as a central ventilation shaft.

20th century AD, Architecture, Modern, Modern architecture

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Offices open all hours

Article Abstract:

Changes in the patterns of work have implications for office designers. The trend towards 24-hour use of offices means that designers have to consider a complex set of requirements for office users. Security, maintenance and control of services must be designed to cater for continuous but differing levels of use. Other factors which should be taken into account are location of the building, noise which could affect local residents, durability of equipment and ease of maintenance, flexibility of fittings, metering of power and catering facilities.

Usage, Office equipment and supplies, Office supplies, Environmental aspects, Offices, Flexible work hours, Flexible hours

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Trading places

Article Abstract:

J.P. Morgan, trading and corporate finance operation, has successfully developed new London offices from the former City of London School and the Guildhall School of Music buildings. Design work was undertaken by BDP, and the finished building has two trading floors, with 55% of the volume being dedicated to servicing. It was a vast project, involving 90-130 BDP staff, 180 works and 30 preliminary packages. The building's position in an overall approach to city block architecture is also discussed.

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