The Solution
The Bayanix team tailored a bespoke plan to meet the flexible needs of Somerset House. Different, but complementary design concepts were created for each floor with consideration of acoustic separation and privacy. We divided the existing open-plan offices into various sized private office suites. Meeting rooms now benefit from portable walls and spacious breakout areas offer relaxation and refreshments.
Design & Key Considerations:
- Private offices with acoustic separation formed using glazed partitions with acoustic laminated doors.
- Door entrance portals and digital door screen display signs improve orientation and legibility.
- Formal, flexible meeting rooms including portable walls.
- Spacious breakout areas, relaxation and refreshment spaces.
- Visible services and structural columns retained and framed by architectural detailing producing a tidy, neat aesthetic.
- Private phone booths facilitate closed conversations and remedy distractions in open office spaces.
6th Floor Terrace
A private roof terrace in a built-up inner-city location offers both Somerset House and the city centre additional luxury and allure. An independent steel deck was added to the buildings existing steel frame. This created a suitable decked platform for the roof terrace integrated furniture, balustrading, fixed planters and pergola structure.
Basement Gym and Golf Simulator Room
The existing basement provided ample opportunity for us to design and install a fully equipped modern gymnasium. Complementary finishing touches include the golf simulator room and luxury changing rooms. Complete tanking works were undertaken to prepare the basement for habitable use. Mechanical heating, cooling and ventilation equipment conclude the design.
THE RESULTS
Bayanix refurbished Somerset House with a mixture of contemporary design, original features and business luxury – taking cues from its art deco heritage. Our design team created a bespoke technical plan that satisfied both the office tenants and their Headspace Brand. Our experienced team and robust processes kept the project timely and competitive.