80 Charlotte Street

80 Charlotte Street opened in 2020 as a mixed-use

building consisting of 322,000 sq ft of offices,

43,000 sq ft of apartments, and 12,000 sq ft of

retail space. As London's largest all-electric building,

it is the ideal hybrid workspace with a modern

architectural style.

In the midst of 2020, the construction of 80 Charlotte Street was completed, transforming Fitzrovia in London with fresh offices, apartments, and retail areas. The impressive 377,00 sq ft structure, crafted by Make Architects, holds a value exceeding £200 million. With nine storeys, it stands as London's largest all-electric building.

Challenge

To prevent unauthorised access to the lift lobby, a secure solution that allows easy access for guests while incorporating a token return process was needed. Additionally, the solution would need to be controllable remotely from a front desk and aesthetically pleasing within the reception area.

Solution

From air-source heat pumps that prevent traditional gas boilers from being required to their outstanding statistics, such as being 34% better operational efficiency than Building Regulations, it’s clear that sustainability is a top priority.

Within the speed gates chosen are LED Edge Lights, complementing the theme of being considerate of the environment since this choice ensures far less energy has to be produced.

The bank of speed gates that the client opted for perfectly merges in with 80 Charlotte Street’s overall look due to the black stainless-steel finish that discreetly fits in with the interiors. With black panelling surrounding the area, the speed gates seamlessly go together with their existing aesthetic.

On top of this, the client decided to put in place both low-iron glass top lids and wings, making for a completely clear

view that also provides added security from those attempting to jump over the barriers.