This is Urbanest City

Urbanest City
Urbanest City
Client
Urbanest UK Ltd
Location
London, EC3N
Status
On Site
Project value
£90 Million
Size
239,865 sq.ft. GEA

Urbanest City is a distinctive mixed-use building that will create a new destination within the City of London.

  • At its heart lies a public exhibition space housing a preserved section of the original Roman London City Wall.

    Above the Roman Wall, the building provides student housing, office space, incubator office space for start-up companies and a café to complement the exhibition.
Client
Urbanest UK Ltd
Location
London, EC3N
Status
On Site
Project value
£90 Million
Size
239,865 sq.ft. GEA
The new office space provides 11 flexible office floorplates with great daylighting and views to the City.”
Luminary Urbanest City designed by Apt
In-situ palladiana terrazzo and bespoke mouldings create a seamless finish, integrating elements including the reception desk, bleacher steps and seating with the floor finish.
The walls are lined with shou sugi ban timber cladding, a traditional Japanese technique to seal and preserve timber through charring. Wire brushed timbers alternate with the crackle charred finish timbers to reveal the beauty of the accoya’s grain. Brass inlay and fretwork are employed in the detailing and are off-set by the dark timber and marble background.
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In-situ palladiana terrazzo and bespoke mouldings create a seamless finish, integrating elements including the reception desk, bleacher steps and seating with the floor finish.
The walls are lined with shou sugi ban timber cladding, a traditional Japanese technique to seal and preserve timber through charring. Wire brushed timbers alternate with the crackle charred finish timbers to reveal the beauty of the accoya’s grain. Brass inlay and fretwork are employed in the detailing and are off-set by the dark timber and marble background.
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    Urbanest City Student Accommodation_Designed by Apt
    The student accommodation is bright and contemporary with floor to ceiling glazing and fantastic views across London.”