Threefold Architects has completed Paddington Works, a co-working and events space in London that was designed around wellness principles.
Paddington Works combines a mix of spaces that include private studios, shared co-working spaces, meeting rooms and a multi-purpose auditorium, all arranged over two storeys.
Paddington Works includes a mix of private studios and shared workspaces
Workspaces are designed to be agile, providing different spaces to suit various activities. There are also a range of health-conscious building services, such as fresh air filtration and adaptive lighting systems.
At a time when many co-working offices are trying to adjust to the changes in work habits prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic, this project offers a model for the future of shared workspaces. Wellness principles influenced the layout, material choices and building systems
"I think co-working spaces could thrive if they adapt following the pandemic," said Matt Driscoll, one of the three co-founders of Threefold Architects.
"So much time spent working at home has brought into sharp focus the simple things we take for granted that are vital to our wellbeing," he told Dezeen.
"A moment to gaze out the window, an escape from Zoom for a walk in the park, impromptu chats with our neighbours; we will attribute far greater importance to these small things."
Spaces incorporate fresh air filtration and adaptive lighting systems
Paddington Works builds on Threefold's...