Fletcher Priest / Hooper’s Court, London
Part of the Knightsbridge Estate masterplan, Hooper’s Court melds seamlessly into the estate’s overall schema.
Words By Emily Martin
PROJECT INFO
Interior design Fletcher Priest
Architects www.fletcherpriest.com
Size 500 sq m
FLETCHER PRIEST has completed the interior design and fit-out of two floors of One Hooper’s Court for an investment management client. Conceived by the practice’s interior design team, the interiors reflect the design narrative of the building lobby and of the wider Knightsbridge Estate, of which Fletcher Priest Architects completed last summer as well as the masterplan and the architectural base build.
The entire project reflects the design narrative of the building’s lobby, as well as synchronising with the wider, holistic design of the Knightsbridge Estate. This includes a floral design motif inspired by John Hooper, who originally laid out London’sHooper’s Court in the 18th century. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
Lucy Priest, associate at Fletcher Priest Architects, comments: ‘Our work as architects of The Knightsbridge Estate, as well as the base build and reception of One Hooper’s Court, has allowed us to create a holistic design, making the tenant’s space feel connected to the office building and the wider estate.’
The entire project reflects the design narrative of the building’s lobby, as well as synchronising with the wider, holistic design of the Knightsbridge Estate. This includes a floral design motif inspired by John Hooper, who originally laid out London’sHooper’s Court in the 18th century. Image Credit: From Right: Dirk Linder
The generous 2,500 sq m workplace combines textures and tones to create a contemporary, understated aesthetic reflecting the discreet nature of the office in this premium London address. Architectural and design motifs from the wider estate and the Fletcher Priest-designed reception of One Hooper’s Court are subtly carried through to the interior fit-out, contributing to a seamless continuation. Materials and detailing, including a floral design motif inspired by gardener John Hooper of Knightsbridge who laid out Hooper’s Court in the 18th Century, are extended throughout the space.
The entire project reflects the design narrative of the building’s lobby, as well as synchronising with the wider, holistic design of the Knightsbridge Estate. This includes a floral design motif inspired by John Hooper, who originally laid out London’sHooper’s Court in the 18th century. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
Fletcher Priest worked closely with the occupier to create a design language to celebrate the firm’s role as a quantitative, research-led investment manager. Mathematical and geometrical patterns found in nature are used to connect the wider design language of the estate with the work of the firm.
Collaborating and socialising with colleagues can be done either through more formal boardroom-type environments, or with more private booths and seating. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
The most notable element of this is the bespoke hand-finished timber and metal staircase. The plan shape was informed by the Fibonacci sequence – a playful nod to that found in nature, and reflective of the tenant’s own data analysis process.
Collaborating and socialising with colleagues can be done either through more formal boardroom-type environments, or with more private booths and seating. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
The workplace is designed for new styles of working, with nooks and phone booths within the timber volume of the core, including a ‘secret meeting room’ with backlit timber joinery and a bespoke inlaid meeting room table by British heritage manufacturer William Hands. Other specially designed joinery details including stools that tuck away into the body of the banquette, designed for flexible, collaborative working.
The bespoke hand-finished timber and metal staircase shape was informed by the Fibonacci sequence. Fletcher Priest worked with the investment management occupier to create an environment that spoke to the company’s work and ethos while still slotting in effortlessly to the wider Knightsbridge Estate space. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
A monochrome timber frame at the centre of the office creates a ‘trading theatre’, celebrating the tenant’s core function. Large screens relay real-time information, and a bespoke collaboration table creates a transition from dedicated workspace to break out areas softened with greenery.
The bespoke hand-finished timber and metal staircase shape was informed by the Fibonacci sequence. Fletcher Priest worked with the investment management occupier to create an environment that spoke to the company’s work and ethos while still slotting in effortlessly to the wider Knightsbridge Estate space. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
The upper level, connected by the feature staircase, hosts amenity spaces including teapoints and a feature bar. With a moody, tonal palette suitable for hosting everything from a morning coffee function to an evening drinks event, the bar forms a work and social focal point to the workplace.
The bar space overlooks the terrace, with planters, pergola and a BBQ bar. Further amenities include a training and games room connected to the office by a moveable wall and a wellness suite providing a gym, showers, relaxation room and a doctor’s room.
The bespoke hand-finished timber and metal staircase shape was informed by the Fibonacci sequence. Fletcher Priest worked with the investment management occupier to create an environment that spoke to the company’s work and ethos while still slotting in effortlessly to the wider Knightsbridge Estate space. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
‘We greatly enjoyed designing this scheme in close collaboration with the tenant, to produce a bespoke space which reflects their work and offers them a considered and highly tailored amenity space for entertaining clients both internally and externally’, comments Priest.
The bespoke hand-finished timber and metal staircase shape was informed by the Fibonacci sequence. Fletcher Priest worked with the investment management occupier to create an environment that spoke to the company’s work and ethos while still slotting in effortlessly to the wider Knightsbridge Estate space. Image Credit: Jack Hobhouse
The Knightsbridge Estate is a mixed-use regeneration scheme which Fletcher Priest recently completed the first phase of for The Olayan Group, including 33 build-to-rent properties set around a tranquil internal courtyard, a rooftop restaurant and new retail spaces that are let to flagship stores for international brands, including Burberry and Apple. This intervention redefines the estate as a luxury destination for shopping, living and working, while respecting and celebrating the heritage of Knightsbridge.
KEY SUPPLIERS
Lighting
Nulty Lighting www.nultylighting.co.uk
Furniture consultant
The Furniture Practice www.thefurniturepractice.com
Acoustics
Sandy Brown www.sandybrown.com
