At our 65 Davies Street project in Mayfair, we have integrated heritage elements with the demands of a modern urban workplace. By blending art, nature, and sustainability with traditional materials, the building creates a narrative that bridges the past and the future. 🎨 On the western façade, a striking public art installation, ‘Anatomy of Time’ by Clare Twomey features local ancient plants and traces the path of the River Tyburn. 🌿 On the southern façade, a lush green trellis featuring wildflowers, enhances biodiversity and supports pollinators - bringing nature to the heart of the design. 🏗️ The building reflects the area's history with terracotta facades, intricate detailing, and fine craftsmanship, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. Full-height windows combine transparency and structure, whilst bringing in abundant natural light. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ebA-APKN Images by Jack Hobhouse Multiplex Arup Grosvenor Gardiner & Theobald LLP
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2moWow, this building truly is a work of art!