17 April 2023
Award win for 98-100 De Beauvoir Road
98-100 De Beauvoir Road have been named Best Workplace (£5-10 million) in the Architects Journal Retrofit Awards 2023.
Designed by Architects Henley Halebrown, the pair of connected Edwardian industrial buildings were praised by judges for the ‘sophisticated’ and ‘elegant’ low-carbon retrofit which retained many original features.
The transformation of the buildings from mixed-use commercial and residential space to contemporary, high-quality workspaces forms part of the wider redevelopment of De Beauvoir Road, including the De Beauvoir Block.
Taking inspiration from the building’s industrial aesthetic, 98-100 use traditional yellow London stock brickwork, large steel-framed windows, and a combination of exposed beams to provide an open plan, modern interior with plenty of light.
Completed by Sullivan Brothers Construction Ltd, the buildings create a vibrant business hub in the heart of De Beauvoir Town. The reimagined space was carefully designed so it could be let to a single occupant or on a floor-by-floor multi-let basis to small businesses in need of studio space in the local area.
Edward Benyon, Estate Manager, said: “We are extremely proud to see the business hub we have created at 98-100 De Beauvoir Road recognised for its architectural brilliance.
It is our aim to provide vibrant and practical workspaces in which businesses are encouraged to thrive as part of the regeneration of De Beauvoir Town, breathing new life into the former industrial spaces whilst respecting the local aesthetic and rich history.”
Photos copyright: Stefan Jakubowski © The Benyon Estate
A party powered by Gusty the wind turbine
It’s always good to host a party – but the event held on Benyon Estate land on Monday (November 4th) was a party with a purpose! In partnership with Octopus Energy and the pro-growth campaign group, Britain Remade, we welcomed journalists and guests from the energy sector to a Turbine Build Party to demonstrate the technology needed to tackle climate change.
Albers in the news
Congratulations to Albers – one of our fantastic foodie tenants – who has been hitting the headlines with good news since the opening of its new café on Englefield Road earlier this summer.
Gusty the wind turbine coming soon...
The Benyon Estate is supporting a campaign to help remove planning barriers for the creation of new clean energy in urban areas. As a result of this there is a trial taking place on the yard at the rear of 62 and 64 Southgate Road.