Ulster Terrace
A Cat A fit out of this elegant John Nash designed, Grade II listed building on Regent’s Circle.
Location: City of Westminster
Listing status: Grade II listed building by John Nash
Conservation area: Regent’s Park Conservation Area
Construction cost: £950,000
Planning and listed building consent granted: Spring 2022
Total area: 725sqm / 7,800 sqm (NIA)
Value added:
This commercial office space is spread over the ground and lower ground floors of a large unit. Originally a single unit with multiple staircases, entrance points and meandering corridors, this unit was a series of fragmented workspaces. Paired with its tired fit out, it proved difficult to rent and lay vacant for years. Our proposals divide the space into three units, upgrade all mechanical services, lighting, tea-points, and WCs, created 3 smaller more desirable workspaces which were all pre-let. Collaborating with a fire engineer, significant improvements were also made to the overall fire safety of the spaces.
Sustainability:
The project includes the design of new kitchens and toilet cores, new services and new LED lighting on a dimming system that responds to daylight levels to minimise energy use throughout the day. The design response, which will draw inspiration from the existing building, will completely reposition the building in the market to improve lettability.
Testimonial:
“4SA have acted as lead designer on complex office refurbishment schemes on Grade II listed buildings. The nature of historic listed buildings makes design and installation challenging, but 4SA delivered displaying high standards and professionalism throughout the projects, from brief and concept design to technical design and construction. The attention to detail for tender and onsite is excellent and when variations arise, 4SA are quick to adapt and respond. From a Project Manager’s perspective, 4SA are a great addition to the team.”
Tom, Project Manager
The exterior of Ulster Terrace, a Grade II listed John Nash building located on Regent's Circle.
Window detail featuring automated blind units to control glare.
The front room of one of the new units, with unrivalled views of Regent's Park, is finished with a new herringbone pattern floor and pendant lights.
The offices feature energy efficient lighting and automated blinds.
The bespoke fan-coil unit casings take inspiration from the orangery-like space in the central office space.
The new office spaces each feature a new kitchen area and meet the needs of a modern office.
Our scope included new tea-points in all units, which are finished with a backsplash made of scalloped ceramic tiles, echoing the arches on the windows of the facade.
John Nash popularised the use of stuccoed facades in London. His buildings are a great showcase of attention to detail, particularly on the exterior of buildings.
The colour palette developed by 4 S Architecture for the new fit out of this commercial property.
Proposed ground floor.
Proposed lower ground floor.
The exterior of Ulster Terrace, a Grade II listed John Nash building located on Regent's Circle.