The Gaslight in Fitzrovia is a mixed-use commercial development that was created within the shell of a handsome Art Deco building. This project set a benchmark for Fitzrovia’s office market.

The Gaslight in London's Fitzrovia is a mixed-use commercial development that was created within the shell of a handsome Art Deco building. Its original industrial structure was reconfigured, refurbished and extended – transforming the building into a contemporary workspace and increasing the net lettable volume by more than 75%, from 10,000 to 18,500 sqft.

The former robust, utilitarian facility was built in 1929, originally housing the Gas, Light and Coke Company. In more recent years, it served as the headquarters for an international shoe business, the British Film Institute and included a live music studio for Gibson Guitar.

Analysing the context of the site supported the Woven Spaces team in building a long-term vision and purpose for the asset; one that responds to its rich history, with the view of creating a timeless building that is of itself, a seamless blend of old and new.

The reimagined site of character and distinction meets modern needs, fostering a spirit of connection and community through its multiple uses. It caters to a variety of commercial activity, from bustling gyms to quiet meeting spaces. Inspired by artists’ studios, architects dMFK created a series of light-filled spaces that increased the lettable volume. Interior architects Bureau de Change designed a new circulation core that seamlessly connects the four floors of office space, featuring two layers of bespoke bronze-coloured mesh.

This redevelopment set a new benchmark for Fitzrovia’s office market, with a long-term lease secured by an international tenant and a record-breaking sale value exceeding market expectations by 25%. The building was also shortlisted in the conserving category for a New London Award.

“We knew we wanted to keep the original building rather than demolish it and find a way to celebrate the existing architecture and structures within the building. Above all we wanted to transform the building into a new commercial hub that was connected to and reflected the rich cultural heritage of Fitzrovia.”
ADRIANA PAICE KENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, WOVEN SPACES

"Working with Woven Spaces presented the unique opportunity and freedom to radically alter the building to meet the needs of the market, whilst restoring and reinventing it.”
JULIAN DE METZ, FOUNDER, DMFK

“We enjoy working with existing buildings, transforming them for a new purpose but doing it with a kind of nostalgia at the heart of the designs. It was a pleasure to explore these ideas for The Gaslight and ultimately enrich a building so that it can take on a new meaning.”
KATERINA DIONYSOPOULOU DIRECTOR, BUREAU DE CHANGE