52-54 St John Street, Farringdon Office Building, Interior Design, Architect, Architecture Images
52-54 St John Street in Farringdon
Commercial Building Refurbishment Project in London ? design by The Manser Practice
3 Nov 2017
52-54 St John Street
Architects: The Manser Practice
The Manser Practice completes sensitive retrofit of office in Farringdon

A deep refurbishment of a dated 1980?s office building delivers major improvements to the St John Street streetscape and creates high-quality workspace with a contemporary industrial character.

Award winning architecture and design studio The Manser Practice has completed the retrofit and reconfiguration of two 1980?s commercial buildings at 52-54 St John Street in Farringdon. The Manser Practice has substantially reconfigured the two buildings to create a stylish commercial development with a contemporary exposed aesthetic, celebrating the industrial heritage of the area.
52-54 St John Street is situated in close proximity to a collection of significant listed buildings, including Charterhouse Square with Grade I and II listed structures directly next door, and a Grade II listed public house opposite. Modifications to the exterior of the building have remained mindful of the wider character of the area and the adjacent listed buildings.

The Manser Practice?s design has enhanced the building?s relationship with the street and its surroundings, adding a distinctive, contemporary elegance to its façade. The original a...