Davidson – Passageway Looking out onto Forbury Square
Davidson – Forbury Square entrance; before
Davidson – Forbury Square entrance; after
Davidson – New Passageway
Access is via two entrances from either side of the building, on Forbury Square and Abbey Square. Our metal and timber, double height portal canopies installed within the entrances align with the modern aesthetic of the existing building, built in 2000. They add visual interest to both entry points and provide focus to the passageway beyond, redefining its impact, thus creating a more memorable first impression.
Davidson – Existing Passageway
The reception area has been updated with natural timber plinths, wooden flooring and stylish furniture to give the space a unity and function. Soft lighting and warm colours create an inviting, welcoming atmosphere that draw tenants and visitors to the relaxed meeting and co-working areas.
Davidson – Reception
The instalment of new cycle storage, showers, lockers and changing facilities at basement level have all been sustainably designed with the health and wellbeing of the occupiers in mind, whilst simultaneously encouraging the reduction of private vehicles. The entrance at Abbey Square, once seen as ‘the back’ of the building, has been transformed into an integral part of Davidson with a new façade system, staircase and access to the new bike storage via existing openings in the brickwork plinths. Contemporary signage has been worked into the canopies’ metalwork on both of the timber and metal entrance portals, creating a striking, consistent brand identity to the development. dn-a’s refresh has propelled Davidson forward to become one of the most sought-after office environments in the highly competitive Thames Valley office market.
Davidson – Forbury Square Entrance at Night
That said, without materials you don’t have a scheme. Materials have a greater purpose they can transform the experience of being in a building, the sight, sound the smell. We like to think of CAT B fit as the fun part. Timber, brick, stone, moss, clay, plants – use of natural materials instantly transporting you to natural world. Relationships with outdoor space, wellbeing. Vibrant green zones for touch down huddles, characterful wall art and soft furnishing`s blurring the lines between work, play and home comforts.
