Hythe House by dn-a architecture

Hythe House sees dn-a architecture rework a 1990s commercial office in Hammersmith into one of the most sought-after workspaces in the competitive West London market.

Set across the ground floor and four upper floors, the building delivers around 5,229 m² of refurbished office space. dn-a's task was to reinvigorate an older commercial typology against shifting tenant expectations: today, an organisation's ability to attract, retain and develop talent depends heavily on how its workplace looks and feels, and a tired office no longer cuts it.

A new flexible floorplan allows the third and fourth floors to be split into multiple combinations, with demise sizes from roughly 186 m² up to 2,230 m². The result is a platform that suits progressive companies looking for uplifting, thought-provoking premises, where layouts can spark genuine collaboration between teams.

At ground level a distinctive new reception re-identifies Hythe House as a contemporary, forward-thinking address. Harmonious warm timber flooring, feature walls, soft lighting and warm tones create an inviting atmosphere, with plug-and-play workstations giving the space immediate, ready-to-go functionality. The reception draws tenants and visitors into relaxed meeting and co-working zones, and a new graphic signage scheme threads a consistent identity through the development.

Shared landlord areas and the office floors have been taken through an extensive CAT A refurbishment that is agile and flexible. The open-plan space has been reworked into an innovative and vibrant workplace, with options for exposed services, varying occupation density, and bespoke kitchen and communal layouts. Pulling this off required tight integration between architecture and mechanical and electrical design.

Wellbeing has been pushed up the agenda. The new reception sits alongside additional showers, secure bicycle storage and an external terrace, and the upgrades have been universally well received by occupiers.

Architecture by dn-a architecture. Mechanical and electrical engineering by WPP. Project management by Workman. Main contractor Scott Osborne. Photography by Guy Traynor.