300 Grays Inn Road
Location
London Borough of Camden
Year
2023
Service areas
The Brief
To tackle excessive construction waste and establish a circular retrofit scheme to re-shape London’s office landscape.
The Solution
Circular economy workshops and a comprehensive report as part of the planning application.
Reuse the majority of existing materials on-site with careful consideration of recycling options.
The Result
A circular retrofit scheme that redefines construction with less waste through strategic retention of the structure and mindful reuse and recycling of core materials.
The Brief
In the face of London’s changing landscape and the urgent need for enhanced building performance and energy efficiency, 300 Grays Inn aims to tackle the issue of excessive construction waste, which makes up 62% of the UK’s total waste. The focus of this retrofit was on finding innovative ways to reuse the majority of existing materials on-site, with careful consideration of recycling options
The Solution
Love Design Studio facilitated circular economy workshops and delivered a comprehensive report as part of the planning application. This work served as a guiding document for implementing principles post-planning stages.
As circular economy consultants, we infuse innovative ideas into every project, empowering creative thinking and problem-solving through collaborative workshops. Our focus is on optimising material reuse and recycling to meet the ambitious targets set out by the Greater London Authority.
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The Result
A circular retrofit scheme that is re-shaping London’s office landscape. Through strategic retention of the structure and mindful reuse and recycling of core materials, this scheme redefines construction with less waste.
95%
diversion from landfill at end of life
50%
recycled content by value