Retrofit for Purpose

case study 3

Foundry Studios, London

Cullinan Studio

01 Canal level double-height space along wall to canal post-retrofit

This low-energy retrofit of an industrial building to make the architect’s own canal-side office provides a fascinating case study of the trials, tribulations and ultimate success possible in refurbishment. After many years spent overcoming significant economic and planning constraints, the project achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and an energy reduction of 50% compared with the architect’s previous offices in the adjacent building. The project was envisaged partly as a research exercise, to investigate the interaction ...