Carnaby Street Workspace

The third floor office space has direct access to the roof terrace. The large circular lights were a central feature.
Project: Carnaby Street Workspace

Project facts

Client: Shaftesbury PLC
Date: Completed 2019
Location: Soho, London
Size: 400 m2
Cost: £500k

Project description

The brief from our client was to transform the tired interiors of an existing building and roof terrace that looks out over Carnaby Street in central London. This is one of a series of projects completed for Shaftebury PLC – we love working within this historic and dynamic context.

The building sits on the corner of two busy pedestrianised shopping streets and contains offices on floors 1-3. The top floor has a pitched roof that opens out onto a private roof terrace.

Taking inspiration from the vibrant surrounding area, our design introduced bold new colour to the interior spaces by using a new sheet material which is through-colour. The contractors did a great job and we worked closely with them throughout. This included producing 1:1 mock-ups of the timber panelling.

Jess Hickley, Portfolio Manager, Carnaby and Soho: “We have been incredibly impressed with studioshaw, they are so enthusiastic about our portfolio and have taken the time to really get to know it and to understand what we need. Our first project with them looks amazing; the proof is how quickly we let the building following completion. It is fantastic to be able to differentiate our product in Carnaby, particularly when we have so many historic or listed buildings within our ownership.”

Project images

Site plan of Carnaby Street workspace, corner building in Soho London, 400sqm offices, Studioshaw architects 2019
Workspace detail at Carnaby Street offices, blue panelling and brass details, Soho London, Studioshaw architects
The services are all hidden behind routed blue coloured timber paneling.
Blue coloured timber panelling with routed detail at Carnaby Street workspace, Soho London, Studioshaw architects 2019
Heating and cooling units are hidden within the bespoke timber surrounds. Brass mesh ventilation grilles compliment the ironmongery and sanitaryware in the rest of the project.
Office interior at Carnaby Street workspace, cross-sawn oak floor and blue panelling, Soho London, Studioshaw architects
Interior view of Carnaby Street workspace offices, bold blue timber panelling, Soho London, designed by Studioshaw architects
Each office has a private kitchenette and toilet. The blue timber paneling continues here, forming cupboard doors and concealing pipework.
Carnaby Street workspace third floor with roof terrace, Soho London, designed by Studioshaw architects 2019
The floor finish in the office spaces is cross sawn oak and the door handles are solid brass.
Brass ventilation grille detail at Carnaby Street workspace, Soho London, designed by Studioshaw architects
A planted terrace with views across the rooftops of Soho was created lined in pretreated timber.
Overview of Carnaby Street workspace offices with circular pendant lights, Soho London, designed by Studioshaw architects
Externally the building is painted black and carries the Carnaby Street graphic.