Paradise Street, London

CASE STUDY

How to Balance Bespoke Architectural Design with Building Compliance

In commercial development, bespoke design is often viewed as a risk to space compliance, net-zero goals, and occupant wellbeing. Unverified aesthetic choices can cause procurement delays, installation slowdowns, and compliance issues under the Building Safety Act.

The Challenge: Integrating aesthetic ambition with low-carbon engineering early in design, ensuring custom solutions comply with strict standards rather than superficial changes.

WELL

Building Compliance

UK

manufactured lighting

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project solution

An example of bespoke engineering, Paradise Street's five-story building directly aligns with the Architect's original vision while effectively prioritising energy efficiency and wellbeing. It integrates:

  • Bespoke Luminaires: Suspended tubes for atria, adaptive globes for break-out areas, and wall-mounted Avenue Metro fittings for circulation.
  • Smart-Enabled: Embedded Organic Response® to maximise operational efficiency.
  • Occupant Wellbeing: Ra90 colour rendering across all solutions.
 

Key facts

Project Name

Paradise Street

Location

London

Architect

FCB Studios

Contractor

Stothers M&E

M&E Contractor

Wallace Whittle, Belfast

Project completion

Q4 2025

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