The Jellicoe is a 137,000 sq ft workspace in King’s Cross designed in partnership with Fora, Related Argent and the King’s Cross Estate. Drawing on the progressive spirit of King’s Cross, our design introduces a series of environments that celebrates diversity, innovation, and wellbeing through a concept the ‘Worlds within a World’.

Adaptability was central to the design brief. On the ground floor, a large co-working and hospitality space demonstrates this principle: a ceiling grid raft allows for artwork and installations to be suspended, while flexible curtains, projection screens and moveable furniture enable the area to host anything from day-to-day working to large-scale events. This approach ensures the building can continue to evolve over time.

Sustainability was embedded throughout the project, with careful consideration of materials and finishes. Natural lino has been used for flooring, secondary finishes on walls were avoided, and ash timber was selected for joinery elements. In key areas, innovative and sensorial materials such as eelgrass, pinekins and organoid lavender add distinctive character while remaining environmentally conscious.

Wellbeing has been foregrounded in The Jellicoe. The second floor is home to a timber-clad meditation room lined with natural materials that improve air quality, create a cocooning acoustic environment and release a calming lavender scent. On the same floor, an indoor garden blends natural and external references with clay brick tiles and Cornish Clayworks finishes, providing a restorative setting for downtime or social interaction.

Our team collaborated with neurodiversity specialists to create inclusive design strategies, including quiet access points and dedicated pause areas. These measures ensure that the building can be comfortably navigated by a wide range of users.