D5 Architects LLP - Projects
01/08/2008St Philip's Chambers
Value: £2m
Area: 2150m2
Contract: JCT Standard Contract
Role: Lead Designer, Architect RIBA Work Stage A > L
Client: St Philip's Chambers, Birmingham
Sector: Commercial, Conservation
D5 were presented with the upper three storeys, two originally for plant, of the former locally listed Bank of England in Birmingham's central conservation area. D5 conceived a calming peaceful atrium space to the heart of the chamber. The atrium acts as the main ordering device around which the office accommodation, conferencing and support services are grouped. From within, the viewer is offered snapshots of the activities beyond the atria. Surrounding office areas relate to the atrium through direct and indirect means. External modifications were limited to subtle contemporary interventions, so as not to detract from the buildings and locations historic value.
The project was completed under stringent cost and programme constraints to provide accommodation for the full scope of activities within the traditional barristers chambers.
Awarded: Interior Category, Birmingham Design Initiative, West Midlands Design Awards 2002