The building was completely gutted and what was one the largest atrium in Europe has now been filled through the installation of 27 piles at a depth of 20m. This has delivered a 20% increase in lettable space, which met the original brief.
Options for floorspace vary from 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft, and are designed to accommodate three separate tenants. New features include high exposed ceilings, excellent natural light filtering throughout the building, and an impressive lobby space with a two-and-a-half-storey atrium. Nine new lifts have also been installed to offer better access around the offices, which is particularly important given its large footprint.
As a result of the upgrade to the building’s infrastructure, One Portsoken Street has achieved a ‘Very Good’ rating from BREEAM. The office block also has a WiredScore Platinum certification, the highest-awarded WiredScore mark proving that the building meets exceptional standards for the quality of its wired infrastructure, resilience, and wireless network.
DALI enabled LED emergency luminaires, such as Mackwell’s XYLUX LD5 DALI aids efficiency, while ensuring compliance with legislation.