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Havas and MCM Architects win BCO London Regional Award 2018. 

A huge congratulations to BCO winner Havas UK, MCM Architects and the whole Optima team who worked on the HKX project – such an amazing project to have been involved in and we are so proud of the end result!

In particular, the judges enjoyed the way this fit out demonstrated that a new workplace can provide the perfect setting to bring individual departments and teams together harmoniously.

Location
3 Pancras Square, London

Architect
MCM Architecture Ltd

Contractor
Structure Tone

Harmonious working

Havas, one of the world’s leading global communications groups, chose to consolidate 1700 employees across seven London locations into one new 10 storey headquarters building in King’s Cross. Therefore, the design reflected a modern creative business that sparks creativity and collaboration across a number of disciplines. Equally, the seamless integration of our bespoke glass partitions was central to the inspirational fit-out of this landmark ‘vertical village’. 

We worked with architect MCM and main contractor Structuretone to a tight deadline on this intricate and complex project. As a result, our experienced design team created a variety of contemporary offices, breakout spaces and meeting rooms. Furthermore, by installing glass partitions we ensured high acoustic performance whilst maintaining a modern aesthetic design throughout.

Solution driven

Firstly, we introduced a number of bespoke solutions including single glazed Shoreditch Edition glass screens and doors with their distinctive lattice framework. Undoubtedly, a stunning feature of the large auditorium, used to host company events, is the Shoreditch Edition pocket sliding doors within Revolution 100 double glazing. 

Moreover, the Shoreditch Edition glazing incorporates the architect’s non-uniform ‘Mondrian’ pattern, creating a unique industrial warehouse feel to this modern workspace. 

Visually and technically impressive

Without a doubt, Havas’s new King’s Cross headquarters is an impressive 165,000sq ft building with exquisite design features. Additionally, the unique and intricate non-uniform ‘Mondrian’ pattern to the glass screens and doors meant that attention to detail and precision on site were critical. Altogether, our design expertise and ability to deliver a complex scheme proved key to the project’s successful completion. In addition, we collaborated with MCM throughout to ensure their vision became a reality.

“We loved the ‘Mondrian’ style of glazing, so we chose to work with Optima to ensure we had a robust, high-quality solution for a modern working environment with no compromises on the acoustic integrity or style. We developed the Mondrian pattern across the glazing as a playful way to reflect Havas and their surrounding area as a new creative hub for London. As ever, Optima delivered on quality, service and robust design.”

Laura Bellamy, Designer, MCM Architecture Ltd

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