Havas and MCM Architects win BCO London Regional Award 

Harmonious working

Havas, one of the world’s leading global communications groups, chose to consolidate 1700 employees across seven London locations into one new 10 storey headquarters building in King’s Cross. Therefore, the design reflected a modern creative business that sparks creativity and collaboration across a number of disciplines. Equally, the seamless integration of our bespoke glass partitions was central to the inspirational fit-out of this landmark ‘vertical village’. 

We worked with architect MCM and main contractor Structuretone to a tight deadline on this intricate and complex project. As a result, our experienced design team created a variety of contemporary offices, breakout spaces and meeting rooms. Furthermore, by installing glass partitions we ensured high acoustic performance whilst maintaining a modern aesthetic design throughout.

Solution driven

Firstly, we introduced a number of bespoke solutions including single glazed Shoreditch Edition glass screens and doors with their distinctive lattice framework. Undoubtedly, a stunning feature of the large auditorium, used to host company events, is the Shoreditch Edition pocket sliding doors within Revolution 100 double glazing. 

Moreover, the Shoreditch Edition glazing incorporates the architect’s non-uniform ‘Mondrian’ pattern, creating a unique industrial warehouse feel to this modern workspace. 

Visually and technically impressive

Without a doubt, Havas’s new King’s Cross headquarters is an impressive 165,000sq ft building with exquisite design features. Additionally, the unique and intricate non-uniform ‘Mondrian’ pattern to the glass screens and doors meant that attention to detail and precision on site were critical. Altogether, our design expertise and ability to deliver a complex scheme proved key to the project’s successful completion. In addition, we collaborated with MCM throughout to ensure their vision became a reality.