This is CplusC’s most personal project to date: to transform a late Victorian period heritage corner shop into a new office for our architecture and construction firm. We wanted to create a powerful showcase for our firm using the same approach we’ve developed over more than two decades building boundary-pushing sustainable architecture.

First, the space must welcome in light, air and vegetation, like every CplusC building – and lean into our signature spatial thinking, materials, forms and colours. With leading expertise in skilled heritage conservation, we wanted to free the dilapidated heritage building from its unsympathetic rear extension and restore its beautiful historic elements.

We envisioned a modern two-floor extension that welcomes our team, clients and collaborators to work and socialise. The space had to easily adapt to changing workstyles with dedicated workspaces and breakout areas, including a flexible conference room and a terrace for meetings, phone calls, collaboration or focused work. We wanted an analogue feel that puts humans at the centre, with seamless digital integration so our team can easily use their chosen tools.

Photography: Michael Lassman