The architecture is derived from a ‘folded atrium façade’, perhaps reminiscent of origami paper folding techniques, allowing for a somewhat organic set of linking spaces containing the social and interactive elements of daily use including the multi-level escalator and lift banks clustered around the coffee and pause areas. The folded architecture allows for ingress of natural light from the south, while screening the internal environment from hot northern and western sun. The façade folds adapt themselves to acknowledge entrance, branding, and user experience.
The design concept for the office building was to create very efficient and rectilinear office floor plates contained within two 5-storey buildings linked together with a social high-street at podium level, and a multi-volume public interface atrium encouraging formal & informal interactions between clients, staff and visitors.
In essence, BCX is a set of highly efficient working footplates connected by an interwoven network of user pathways providing a stimulating, comfortable and respectful environment to its many diverse users.