Rolling Stock Yard, York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1
VolkerFitzpatrick recently completed the construction of a nine storey contemporary workspace building in the creative quarter of Kings Cross, London.
- Single-stage design and build project
- Nine storey concrete frame, 77,500 ft2 GIA (57,500 ft2 NIA)
- High-quality fair faced concrete finish to all soffits, columns and sheer walls
- Basement constructed with sheet and CFA piling
- Combination of Schuco curtain walling with photovoltaics, waved panels, feature band and oak timber fins facade
- Bespoke finishes in lift and toilet cores involving a mix of black steel, timber and silver metal panelling
- Double height entrance space including a mezzanine, café and wall mounted artwork
- Floor incorporates metal feature tracks as wayfinding directions for visitors
- 3,230 ft2 roof space planted with wildflowers and grasses to support local wildlife
- 200 solar panels to provide sustainable energy source.
- BREEAM ‘Excellent’
