Argent’s King’s Cross HQ shifts to a Dynamic Working model, in a sensitive yet contemporary refurbishment. Sustainability and wellbeing sat at the heart of this project. Basha-Franklin have created a successful, sustainable workplace that promotes true wellbeing. Across the two floors there is diversification and democratisation of space. A balance of open visibility and retreat space to empower user choice, preference, activity and mood attracting the team back to the office to meet colleagues in an authentic, high performing environment. The design team incorporated biophilic design strategies, opening views to natural light & views to King’s Cross. Inspired by the historical context the texture, colour and connection to nature creates high quality experiences and optimises wellbeing. Argent’s bold & passionate culture is visible and energised by the re-imagined space, immersing employee and visitor alike in the unique brand experience, enhancing the sense of belonging & social capital.
Sustainability and wellbeing sat at the heart of this project. The design team incorporated biophilic design strategies, opening views to natural light & views to King’s Cross, adding light refraction, variation and democratisation of space. The spaces engage through layering texture, colour, comfort and connecting with nature to create high quality experiences and optimisation of wellbeing. Through careful selection the design team incorporated colour & texture by repurposing existing timber floor, using materials in unexpected ways such as Cempanel flooring and wall cladding. Widespread natural surfaces, copper, lino, recycled leather, woodwool, Valchromat and paper pulp, plus air purifying paint.
