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Mixing work and retail can futureproof department stores, a converted London space shows

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Real estate developer General Projects and investment firm KKR led the transformation of the Heal’s department store on Tottenham Court Road in London. - Chris Wharton
Architects Buckley Gray Yeoman and White Red oversaw the development’s redesign which comprises eight interlinked Grade II* listed buildings, each of which the design team sought to retain the individual character of while harmonizing them in use and aesthetics. - Chris Wharton
Former loading bays were converted into a new café and reception creating a porous transition into the workspace. - Chris Wharton

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Architects
Buckley Gray Yeoman, White Red
Clients
General Projects, KKR

Maintaining its presence on the ground and lower floors, London department store Heal’s saw the conversion of its upper floors into workspaces helping to futureproof its use.

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