Mintworks
Mintworks will be a new 4000sqf converted workspace located on the ground floor in the heart of Hoxton. Designed as a flexible and inclusive workspace with a focus on mental and physical health.
Internal visual of the working space. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Visual showing the breakout space. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.

The workspace will include desk spaces, meeting spaces, studios and a large roof terrace for yoga and lunchbreaks. Central to the concept is the ambition to help occupants expand and contract as needs be while making use of each other’s knowledge and networks. Creating an atmosphere of calm, while still being expressive and stimulating at the same time. Filled with natural light, fresh plants and bold colours, the spaces are designed to be uplifting and energizing to those who work here.


The space consists of one deep floorplan, going from one side of the block to the other, open at both the north and south ends, with an open roof terrace above. Boundaries between working areas are defined by varying heights of translucent walls, mirrors and latex curtains, allowing for changing views across the space.

Visual showing the materials used for the reception desk. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
External view of the massing model, showing the geometry of the proposal. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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From the choice of plants, to colours, lighting and air flow, everything has been carefully designed with mental health in mind. Colours to calm the nervous system, plants to increase focus and enhance creativity, allowing people to come up with bigger, bolder ideas.


The workspace is aimed at supporting businesses and a healthy work-life balance by blurring the line between work and leisure. Through bright colours, textured materials, the design embraces both flexibility and the uniqueness and character of start-ups working within the creative industries.


With its flexible ground-floor space, multiple exit routes and desk partitions, Mintworks has been designed to accommodate social distancing, without negatively impacting the quality of the workplace experience it provides.


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Zoomed in visual showing the curtains used internally. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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Axonometric drawing showing the spatial arrangement internally. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Zoomed in visual of the massing model showing the entrance sequence. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
Zoomed in collage illustration showing the breakout space and spatial sequence. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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Details

Location: Hackney, London
Project: Planning permission granted for 4000sqft workspace
Client: Private
Completed: 2021

Team
Architect
:
Office S&M
Architect
:
Office S&M
Engineers
:
Foster Structures
Visualisation Artist
:
SLAB
Visualisation Artist
:
SLAB
Branding
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Fraser Muggeridge Studio
M&E
:
GDM Partnership
Building Control
:
Stroma
Building Control
:
Stroma
Awards
Press
Online
Zoomed in visual of the entrance sequence. By Office S&M, RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice in London.
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