To create a microcosm of the surrounding urban environment within one building, by transforming the existing traditional, compartmentalised structure into a mix of varied linked spaces for work, retail, leisure and communal/public areas. In order to achieve this, a series of cantilevers of various sizes were used to extend existing floors, create links between floors, and build external terraces, with only minimal modifications to the existing structure. These newly-created spaces on the ‘ends’ of each cantilever house the building’s communal areas and form giant windows, thanks to their floor-to-ceiling glass finishes. ...Collapse

The dramatic form of the building echoes a stack of books, giving it a truly modern and unique aesthetic. Located next to a busy road and surrounded by other high-rise buildings, the Publishing House fits into its surroundings, with its predominately grey and glass façade. ...Collapse