Increased lifespan of buildings.
The open nature of the building really helps me.I like walking around to see what the other studios are putting up on their walls.
It really motivates me to keep on going and be creative.’ All of the GWS studios have glass walls, which means every stuck-up Post-it note or storyboard is showcased to the world giving away just a little bit of what lies beneath.It keeps the light moving as well as a sense of inspiration between the residents.. ‘We originally wanted a studio in the atrium, but they were all taken.People love them,’ says Abubakar.
West Port & Co’s office is on the outside of the building where they have the most London of views: the concrete underside of the Westway, a bus depot filled with bright red, double-decker buses, and the railway tracks that will eventually be home to The Elizabeth Line.‘It’s actually a really quiet environment,’ Obinna Ihejetoh says, ‘we always forget we’re under the Westway.’.
Shaun and Khalifa also live locally in Primrose Hill and Kensal Rise so benefit from short commutes.
‘The location is not your typical Farringdon creative space, but for me, that’s a bonus.It’s all been well considered, in other words, with practicality and comfort being the priorities..
This ongoing sense of space, light and comfort lend themselves to what is undeniably a positive hospital experience for staff, with the feeling manifesting in a variety of ways.. Sharon Matchey, Circle’s Admin Lead, works alongside Adam Chivers on the admin floor and comments on the department’s open plan structure, ‘If you’re having a bad day the team lift you,’ she says.‘We all keep an eye on each other.’.
‘It’s a bit of a team spirit, really,’ confirms Adam.. Paul Highton is located nearby with other key members of the Circle Team, including the Head of Operations and the Hospital Director.‘What I really like is that there’s no segregation.’ he says.