Copyright:
3XN
Euston Tower
Architect:
3XN
Client:
3XN
Location:
London, UK
Project Type
1. Office Buildings
Leading property company British Land has unveiled plans to redevelop Euston Tower through an innovative combination of retention, re-use and an ultra-low carbon new structure. The plans would transform the building into a pioneering, modern, net zero workspace for cutting-edge businesses of all sizes, including new world-class, lab-enabled spaces at the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter.
Leading the design are award-winning Danish architecture practice 3XN who have recently worked with British Land on Broadgate’s iconic 2FA. They are supported by London-based architecture and landscape studio DSDHA who re-designed much of Broadgate’s public realm, including Exchange Square. The team have drawn up designs which would retain elements of the original tower, including the foundations, basement and core, while transforming the building and surrounding area into a welcoming, accessible and creative new space. Leveraging British Land’s expertise in creating inclusive external spaces across its campuses, proposals for a new and improved public realm include large areas of greening and a space for events, while also providing opportunities for people to dwell and relax.
Read more:
< https://3xn.com/news/leading-the-transformation-of-euston-tower >
Our Contribution:
Inform Design was appointed to assist the Architects with early stage façade assessments with regard to solar control performance for the Euston Tower.
In more detail:
• Touch base with the Architectural intent and examine the performance of the currently considered façade configurations.
• Examine the effectiveness of fixed shading elements as the solar control mechanism.