The Atlas Insider: A new look for Old Street roundabout
April 16, 2018
The area surrounding The Atlas Building is constantly benefiting from the growth of Tech City and ever-increasing Shoreditch popularity, and Islington Council’s competition to find concepts for the transformation of Old Street Roundabout is the perfect example of this.
The competition made an exciting development recently with the announcement of the four shortlisted designs. Almost 40 design teams, including Zaha Hadid Architects and AHMM, pitched their ideas for the future of the space. The £1 million project will see the roundabout removed, making way for landscaped public space that will benefit the area and community significantly.
The combination of high-tech design and eco-friendly initiatives found in the shortlisted concepts create an exciting vision for the future of the space and fit in perfectly with surrounding Tech City. The development plans come amongst wider schemes being considered to increase London’s public realm, such as the proposed pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.
The four shortlisted designs are:
Old Street Digital Garden
This eco-conscious design by Gpad London features a pavilion with a water feature, surrounded by a forest of lights to generate electricity. Aesthetically great and good for the environment, the design also sees the existing advertising screens utilised as a cycle parking structure.
Old Street Park
Flexible and open; Nicholas Hare Architects’ design ‘Old Street Park’ proposes a smart green space for the use of residents, cyclists, city workers and visitors alike, channelling the social and economic aspirations of the local community.
The Iris
EPR Architects put forward plans for an open space centred around a reflective lens, from which the design takes its name ‘The Iris’. The design envisages an area that provides escapism from the busy city and encourages social gatherings, ideal for street performances and plays.
Old Street Circus 2050
Dar Group's vision is to reclaim the roundabout area for people and to transform it into a genuinely useable, inclusive, healthy and safe public space hosting a wide-range of activities such as film screenings, concerts, street-markets and festivals. The Dar proposal includes an iconic sculptural ring of light that will incorporate art, dynamic information, advertising and green infrastructure to create a new landmark for London.
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Atlas Insider: Amenities at The Atlas Building
June 15, 2018
Bursting with culture and technological innovation, Old Street’s vibrant charm is undeniable. Sat on the axis of Islington, Farringdon and Shoreditch with The City on its doorstep, this pocket of London is buzzing with life day and night. Whilst living and working in such a dynamic, thriving area puts the world at your fingertips, having somewhere to slow down and clear your mind has never been so important.
More than just somewhere to rest your head, your home should be a place for you to relax and unwind after a long day in The City, and the amenities at The Atlas Building have been designed to let you do just this.
If a calming space to wind down is what you need, where’s better than in the deluxe mezzanine spa? Designed with floor to ceiling windows the superb swimming pool is full of natural light. Take a few laps in the pool before sitting back in the steam room or taking a few moments in the hydro pool.
Kitted out with the latest exercise machines, weights and accessories, the Atlas fitness suite has everything you need to enjoy a full workout. De-stress and clear your mind in the spacious and inviting gym before lazing in the spa.
If you want nothing more than to kick back and switch off at the end of the day, the residents only screening room is the perfect place to do so. Sink into the deep, comfortable armchairs and lose yourself in classic movies, the latest blockbusters or live sporting events up on the big screen.
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