Mirror Works on Marshgate Lane, Stratford is the most recent outpost by Workspace, designed by leading workspace experts and commercial Interior Designers, Trifle*.
The creative agency with a reputation for designing workspaces with people at the very heart, has an ongoing relationship with Workspace, enjoying a collaboration on a roll-out of spaces and an exciting challenge to devise each with a local ‘feel’ - drawing upon history from the immediate and wider vicinity for each creative expression. Armed with ongoing research into how workspaces can and need to function for businesses and individuals – Trifle* applied a bold, sophisticated palette and highly contemporary style, helping to establish the newest Workspace venture as a proud beacon within a fast-evolving, East London hub. Giving each space a strong sense of identity is an important part of the design brief for Workspace, as well as integral to Trifle*’s overall approach to workspace design.
Trifle* has used colour to cleverly define the spaces at Mirror Works, a vibrant addition to the Stratford area which has seen huge amounts of regenerative growth since the 1990’s and more rapidly since the 2012 London Olympics. On the ground floor, cool blues set the mood with rich, wine tones creating comfortable lounge zones - all accented by pops of yellow and green. Textural elements give depth to the scheme – from plush upholstery to acoustic panels - making it a very tactile and homely experience. The impressive lighting sculpture and mirrored elements throughout the space all pay homage to the site’s history as a former Victorian glassworks factory which backs onto the canal for picturesque views of 4 rivers merging into one. The road leading up to the space carries remnants of the nightclubs and car lots from a former 90’s Marshgate Lane, still visible behind hoardings.
‘It is impossible not to walk through the doors and feel invigorated and inspired!’ Trifle*
Workspace is London’s leading provider of flexible office and workspaces for over 30 years with 60 locations across the capital – the brand is continuing to grow and employing design to further cater for different types of businesses with increasingly more flexible needs, given changes to working life over the past 18 months.
‘We've poured over every detail, from the bespoke 100% recycled choice of worktop to the carefully curated artworks hung throughout. Open plan terraces overlook the canal and city skyline. Concrete walls and terrazzo floors add to a modern feel and colour cleverly defines the space. in addition to the abundance of botanical plants and industrial lighting’ Trifle*
“We’re delighted to open the doors to Mirror Works, the newest member of our Workspace family. We’ve already seen fantastic demand for office space here, in what is now one of the most thriving parts of the capital. Mirror Works is truly a celebration of the amazing regenerative growth that the area has seen and we really look forward to welcoming some of London’s brightest businesses.” Emma Burrows, Centre Manager, Mirror Works.
The design of this new-age workspace ultimately encourages much-needed community and aims to actively entice teams and businesses together. A functional landscape for differing working needs has been created - from quiet to collaborative, plus comfortable areas for reading, relaxing & moments to switch off. The space truly supports people and their needs, throughout their working day, with Mirror Works firmly establishing roots on what is set to be a buzzing hub in a thriving area of London.
Team:
Architect: Trifle Creative*
Photography: Mark Cocksedge
