Ditch the Label
Project type:
CONSULTANCY. COLLABORATION.
Total area - 153m²
Address - 46 Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FH
Client - Liam Hackett
Project steps:
- Briefing and site visit
- Interior design concept
- Design development and sourcing
- Detail drawings and specification
Liam Hackett OBE set up the global youth charity in 2005 as a teenager from his bedroom to help 12-25 year olds who are struggling with things like mental health, relationships, bullying or identity.
Eighteen years later, the team in Brighton were outgrowing their office in a purpose built block. The team really wanted their own building and control of the common ways and for the space to be an improved healthier experience for the team and visitors - to echo the wellbeing ethos of the charity. I was brought in at this point to look at the feasibility of a building they'd found. Together we worked out the concept, layout and initial coatings and the management team designed to go ahead with the move.
Reused items and healthy specifications support the multipurpose spaces which include a wellness area on the top floor with seaside views and terrace.
Project steps:
- Briefing and site visit
- Interior design concept
- Design development and sourcing
The following elements were incorporated into the design:
- Donated paint from Graphenstone - ecological antibacterial paint with graphene. Solvent and VOC free. Non-animal tested.
- Reclaimed scaffold board tables
- Refurbished furniture, reused furniture
