FX* Awards
International Small Workplace Finalist
Storey at 201 Bishopsgate reinforces the distinct identity of one of Broadgate’s most recognisable buildings. The revitalised 3,300 sqm floor offers the choice and amenity expected by today’s occupiers, including breakout areas for collaboration, private booths for quiet focus, and well-lit meeting rooms for traditional and hybrid working. The previously underused terraces have also been reawakened, providing valuable outdoor space and a renewed connection to the plaza below.
- Location
- Broadgate, London
- Size
- 41,000 sqft
- Client
- British Land
Before and After
Completed in 2008 and designed by SOM, 201 Bishopsgate is an impressive structure shaped by the railway line it sits above. The ambition for the seventh floor was to celebrate this identity rather than overwrite it. Previously, a vast triangular atrium had been concealed by a ring of disconnected corridors. Opening this up enabled occupiers to appreciate the height and scale of the building while improving legibility, daylight and wayfinding across the entire plan.
The brief called for a blend of shared and individual experiences: spaces for collaboration, quiet concentration, hybrid meetings and restorative breaks. Delivering this required a warm, coherent interior language that softened the angularity of the original architecture, creating a welcoming environment for a broad tenant mix. Sustainability and longevity were fundamental, favouring durable materials, minimal waste and a design that can adapt to evolving needs across Storey’s portfolio.
Our approach was shaped by strategic, light-touch interventions that respected the existing building while unlocking its potential. By removing the maze of corridors around the atrium, we restored clarity and revealed the impressive volume at the heart of the floorplate. Crown-cut oak joinery provides a softer counterpoint to the building’s steel cruciform façade, while reinstated travertine, recycled-rubber flooring and timber block surfaces introduce tactility and tonal warmth that balance the tower’s strong geometry.
“This transformation showcases what customers know and love about Storey, whilst also reflecting the changing demands of occupiers today – offering a high-quality workspace with fantastic amenities, which allows for collaboration, socialising, and the ability for people to take breaks away from their own offices."
Rebecca Gardiner, Head of Storey at British Land
Sustainability and adaptability guided every decision. Original materials were reused wherever possible – from stripped and refinished travertine to repurposed flooring systems – reducing embodied carbon and waste. New drop-down services allow future tenants to reconfigure layouts with minimal intervention, supporting Storey’s commitment to long-term flexibility. The reinvigorated terraces further strengthen wellbeing and connection to the estate. Together, these moves create a workplace that feels enduring, characterful and distinctly of 201 Bishopsgate.
