Mies van der Rohe meets Mad Men at this London office

At One Canada Square in London, dMFK Architects has brought flexible work space, Peloton bikes, and terrazzo to the financial districtPhotography: Gilbert Mccarragher

In Canary Wharf at the iconic One Canada Square building, designed by César Pelli in 1991, London based dMFK Architects has taken over three floors with a refurbishment inspired by the American corporateThe 80,000 sq ft office within the 50 storey building was commissioned by The Office Group to fill a market gap for flexible work space in the traditional financial district – it can be adapted to fit businesses from four to 1000 people.

fabrics with linoleum-faced joinery to bring tactility to the shared spaces. Inspired by the original building foyer, a grand coloured marble and polished steel affair, the architects’ selected rich figured terrazzo, mid-toned sapele timber panelling and painted metalwork for the workspaces. You won’t forget which floor you’re on either because each floorplate has a different sequence, and a dramatic staircase spirals through the floors. New linear avenues added by the architects connect views and bring light into the core, while a colour scheme of deep blue, soft pink, smoky green and terracotta. §

AIANational Misleading title as this design appears to have very few Mies or “Mad Men” influences, even at a very abstract level.

The warm dark wood is the refining touch. Here in Seattle it seems like every new office building or remodel is trying to do midcentury. However, while some nice pieces are involved, much of it appears shallow in the final execution.

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