02/06/2026
Work in progress. Super excited about this one — our first pub in Leadenhall Market!
Over the spring, we've been working closely with our client to transform a former restaurant into a new tavern. The brief called for a space rich in atmosphere and character: dark-stained timber, cosy booths, deep claret café curtains, reclaimed floors, and carefully sourced furniture.
Rather than starting from scratch, we've approached the project through the lens of adaptive reuse. Existing bars, seating and furniture have been reimagined and refreshed - circulation reconfigured.
As architects, we're interested in how interiors shape social behaviour. How do you create a sequence of spaces that encourage interaction? Where do people choose to gather, linger and return to? This project has been an exploration of those questions — balancing intimacy and openness to create a space comfortable enough to spend an afternoon in that turns into an evening.
Looking forward to testing the atmosphere ourselves and finding our favourite spot to sit soon!
