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York House King’s Cross Offices
KX flexible workspace for The Office Group London, England, UK – design by dMFK Architects
10 Feb 2020
York House King’s Cross Workspace
Location: Pentonville Road, King’s Cross, North London, England
Design: de Metz Forbes Knight Architects (dMFK)
York House Opens in King’s Cross Following Redesign by dMFK
Perforated cladding panels have helped to transform a defunct 1980s structure in the heart of London into a visually striking, contemporary commercial office space.

Once described as unwelcoming and foreboding, York House in King’s Cross, which dates back to 1981, featured a complex brick façade, with a set back entrance and very small windows giving the building a stand-offish appearance as well as a poorly lit interior. Following a £13 million refurbishment, the building, purchased by The Office Group, which provides flexible workspaces in London, Leeds and Bristol, has been transformed into a bright, co-working space, suitable for London?s thriving and growing businesses.

Designed by Architects dMFK, the 70,000sq. ft, eight storey redevelopment features both modern and traditional elements. An original Torigenus cast aluminium sculpture sits on the east side of the building, created by sculptor Geoffrey Clarke, whilst bold new additions include a double height entrance with offices above, as well as a ...