The retrofit comprised a complete transformation of the ground floor, including a revamp of the entrance, as well as a reconfiguration of office space on the upper floors.

Located at the heart of Knowledge Quarter and adjacent to King’s Cross, the refurbishment of Cottam House turned a Victorian warehouse building into a collaborative innovation hub. The building is now home to The Mills Fabrica, a company dedicated to accelerating techstyle and agrifood tech innovations for sustainability and social impact.

The retrofit comprised a complete transformation of the ground floor, including a revamp of the entrance to establish an accessible street presence, as well as a reconfiguration of office space on the upper floors. The design conserved the existing fabric of the building, reused the original beams, and restored the Victorian window frames. Practical competition occurred in Q2 2021.