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MCM Architecture Ltd

MCM Architecture Ltd

London, GB

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The striking brass staircase guides people from different umbrella companies up to their dedicated floors
The striking brass staircase guides people from different umbrella companies up to their dedicated floors
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Estée Lauder Companies

MCM's design for Estée Lauder Companies offices at One Fitzroy sets a new benchmark for innovation, flexibility and integration of technology in the workplace. 

The building brings over 25 premium brands together under one roof, while allowing each individual brand identity to sing. This is achieved through the concept of creating ‘brand hubs,’ where dedicated brand spaces express the essence of each of brand personality. MCM designed spaces around technology, where areas can be rebranded at the touch of a button.

Previously, the company was located in five buildings across the West End and did not support the collaborative working ethic very effectively. Now, flexibility is key. Shared spaces are maximised with concealed cupboards that slide across to reveal a different brand’s product displays and digital signage that enable the space to transform from one brand to another.

Visitors and staff are greeted by a spacious and light-filled reception space, where a striking gold staircase is suspended elegantly from above. Staff from different brands have particular QR codes, that allow them access to certain entrances of the building, as each brand has their own dedicated entrance.

 
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Status: Built
Location: London, GB
Firm Role: Architect, Interiors, Design, Consultancy

 
Patterned glass allows for openness
Patterned glass allows for openness
The grand atrium maximises connectivity across and between floors
The grand atrium maximises connectivity across and between floors
A large boardroom offers a more formal meeting area
A large boardroom offers a more formal meeting area
Terrace area
Terrace area
Green tiling is complemented by sleek lighting
Green tiling is complemented by sleek lighting
Staff can enjoy various beauty treatments
Staff can enjoy various beauty treatments
A simple yet elegant palette of green, off-white and black features in the treatment areas
A simple yet elegant palette of green, off-white and black features in the treatment areas
Various publications on display at open breakout space
Various publications on display at open breakout space
Tablets and LED screens update at the touch of a button to showcase relevant products and brands
Tablets and LED screens update at the touch of a button to showcase relevant products and brands
Reception area
Reception area
Open presentation area
Open presentation area
Brass staircase seen from underneath
Brass staircase seen from underneath
Brass complements earth-coloured tiling
Brass complements earth-coloured tiling