7 Moorgate
A contemporary take on a classic build
A Contemporary Classic
While the goal throughout was to maintain and champion the heritage and the classic architectural elements, we also wanted to ensure we were meeting the brief of injecting luxury into the space. We injected this luxury through our furniture choices, finding pieces that matched the classic elements of the space, while still maintaining a sense of modernity throughout the fit out. This is seen most evidently in the welcome area on the third floor; we chose furnishings that while contemporary in shape and design, are of a more vintage style in colour and material. The dark woods, rich reds and greens, and velour textures, were chosen to offset the more contemporary design of the pieces, leaning into the marriage of the modern and heritage throughout the fit out. These design choices ultimately elevate the premium feeling of entire space, which the team were able to achieve all while keeping costs to a minimum, really making the budget work hard for the pay off.
Finishes with Intent
The earthy colour palette and finishes throughout the space, were inspired by the colour of the existing brown-orange encaustic tiling in the reception and common parts of the building. The common area on the third floor is where this colour palette is most apparent - with the plush green velvet seating, paired alongside the brown textured tiling, and warm-toned pendant lighting with antique brass accents. The use of both colour and texture here feels considered and designed, elevating the sense of opulence and luxury that is fitting for the Grade II listed building. This colour story was also brought through to the main office space, where warm orange and mustard yellows were used in the furniture, and antique brass accents were dotted throughout. This continuation of the colour palette, inspired by the original heritage elements, was our way of creating a seamless user experience from entering the building all the way up to the tenant floors.
"The whole team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish, producing an end result that was as good as, if not better than their original designs.”
The Floor That Set The Precedent
Our work at 7 Moorgate proved the value and ROI of CAT A+ to the client, and through our fit-out, the client further understood the intent of the design as a whole. Our fit-out set the precedent throughout the rest of the building, with both tenants of the other floors wanting to replicate that of the first. Having built this trust with the client, we are now carrying out the fit-outs of the remaining floors, bringing through the same heritage-inspired elements, but tailoring the design to both tenants’ brand look and feel.
