Hatton Garden
A cost-effective re-positioning of a post-war building in the Hatton Garden Conservation Area.
Location: London Borough of Camden, UK
Year completed: Autumn 2023 (Anticipated)
Conservation area: Hatton Garden Conservation Area
Construction cost: £350,000
Planning and listed building consent granted: Spring 2023
Total area: 466 sqm (5000 sqft)
Value added:
Strategic, cost-effective modifications such as the change in window frame colour, re-configuration of the access ramp, and removal of obtrusive ground floor railings; completely re-position this tired post-war building, and create a more welcoming entrance sequence and presence on the street. The setback of the original building, with darkened ground floor windows where litter used to collect, have been pulled forward to rectify this issue, while also gaining an additional 15sqm of lettable floor area, and creating a more active street frontage. Click here to see our Journal post, showing the existing condition of the original building
Sustainability:
High-performing double glazed windows from Shueco significantly improved the thermal performance of the envelop, thereby reducing energy consumption. Solar control film also helps to reduce solar gain and overheating in the summer months on windows above street level.
Testimonial:
“From the outset, 4 S Architecture displayed a highly professional and collaborative attitude, making the journey from design conception through to the technical detailing a seamless and enjoyable one. Their team not only understood our requirements, but brought fresh, innovative ideas to the table, ensuring that our brand values and visions were met, while working within our budgetary constraints.
Their creative design ideas transformed this once tired building, into a fresh modern working environment. The additional sustainability measures including triple glazed windows with solar film are expected to show a reduction in energy consumption to heat and cool the building.
The responsiveness of 4SA’s team as well as their attention to detail, expertise and dedication to delivering excellence have set them apart, and I look forward to working with them again.”
Group Property Director
Proposed street-front visualisation, showing new shopfront windows, which have been pulled forward. Upper floor windows have been replaced; and entrance steps and ramp have been re-configured, to create a more welcoming street presence.
The exterior of the building after our renovation.
The project is nearing completion.
Internal axonometric showing 4SA's proposals.
Interior view.
The proposed material palette for the project.