Aug
With employees returning to the office, health and safety measures are accelerating workplace design trends for wellness, creativity, and flexibility.
A month before lockdown I photographed the new Fora at Arnold House in the heart of Shoreditch, as designed by Hassell and Tetris.
Futureproofing was considered from the start, not only in the internal layout and services strategy, but also through the use of a demountable partition system for flexibility of arrangement, re-use of materials and reduction of waste.
The design concept was inspired by the modernist spirit – combining the building’s original character with the evolving entrepreneurial nature of Shoreditch.
In keeping with the progressive nature of the area, the space offers a sophisticated environment echoing the evolution of workspaces. Lighter, brighter spaces are given over to co-working areas and social spaces. More focussed working areas and meeting rooms can be found deeper within the floorplate, reflective of the more intimate nature of the activities within.
Fora Arnold House has been nominated in the Workplace Interiors category for the prestigious Mixology Awards.
