Huckletree
Kensington / London / UK
Huckletree
Kensington / London / UK
The re-imagining of a generic office building to provide a vibrant co-working space focused on creativity and collaboration. The Project embraced a pallet of innovative low energy materials and achieved the maximum Gold environmental SKA rating.
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Size
Cost
Client
Photography
Co-working Space
1,300 sqm
£1.4m
Huckletree Kensington
Fred Howarth
“Achieving a SKA Gold sustainability rating, this project demonstrates how a thoughtful, low-impact retrofit can deliver both commercial success and meaningful social and environmental value"
- Client
The transformation of an outdated West London office building into a vibrant, high-performance co-working hub for Huckletree showcases a considered, future-focused approach to retrofit. The project reimagines the existing structure with minimal environmental impact, creating a dynamic shared workspace that supports collaboration, wellness and a new era of flexible working.
Rather than relying on traditional layouts, the design introduces a diverse range of spatial typologies tailored to contemporary work styles. The ground and top floors are entirely desk-free—dedicated instead to social, collaborative, and informal work settings. These include meeting rooms, lounge areas, a barista bar, and a members’ club space with adaptable partitions that open onto a rooftop terrace.
Every design move was guided by circular economy principles and material efficiency. Low-carbon, biodegradable, and closed-loop materials are used extensively—including recycled plastic worktops, dyed timber finishes, wood wool acoustic panels, and 100% recyclable flooring. Graphene-based low-VOC paints and an abundance of planting promote occupant health, while integrated air quality monitoring systems actively manage environmental conditions.