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Myo King's Cross, Landsec
Ekkist supported Landsec in targeting WELL Platinum Certification for Myo King's Cross flexible office space. This was a refurbishment project of two adjoining buildings in Kings Cross, that has become Landsec’s largest new Myo space.
The new flexible Myo office space in London’s Kings Cross has been designed to focus on health and well-being as it’s unique proposition, with the goal of creating the healthiest flexible workspace in London.
Landsec, Ekkist and SODA Architectural Studio worked closely together to implement a design strategy that addresses every aspect of office worker’s health and well-being, supporting both mental and physical health.
Images courtesy of SODA and Landsec
The offices combine a series of characterful spaces, making the most of the rich heritage of the site, comprising historic stables elements as well as newer additions.
The well-being strategy centred on the meticulous curation of calming natural, low VOC materials, exposed timber finishes, mood lighting in breakout areas to encourage rest and relaxation and high quality full spectrum lighting in working areas.
Spread across two buildings, other well-being features include filtered water, rotating artwork by local artists and acoustics designed to optimise productivity.
There are numerous communal spaces thoughtfully planned to encourage either movement and fitness, social interaction, or mindful eating away from desks, to support healthier working days and to encourage high quality restful breaks away from work that support a parasympathetic nervous response.
There is also a dedicated gym and fitness space with a range of classes, ensuring that the space is also well programmed.
