Perched up on the first floor and with views over the surrounding rooftops and city beyond, extensive internal demolition was undertaken, with small partitioned offices and change rooms removed to create an expansive studio containing large open work areas, trade library and meeting room.  The existing sprung timber dance floor was retained as a platform for rubber lined work benches, while the adjacent concrete floor and entry stair were painted a vibrant gold.  The existing suspended ceiling system was activated through the introduction of coloured bands and masonite panels, delineating programme and circulation below.  Highly visible from the street, the brightly textured ceiling pattern acts as informal signage while activating an otherwise blank industrial façade.  Former dance studio mirrors were reconfigured and staggered around the perimeter of the studio.  These mirrors, mounted on painted brickwork walls, reflect and elongate the richly textured ceiling plane, magnifying it’s contribution to the spirit of the space.  

We would like to thank our friends and family who helped us undertake the construction of our wonderful new headquarters.