MarketAxess Headquarters in London, UK by Spacesmith Architecture

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Spacesmith recently completed the new 20,000 sf London headquarters for repeat client MarketAxess, an e-trading platform provider. The company recently acquired Xtraker, a financial systems software firm, and relocated in order to operate jointly under one roof.

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• Architects: Spacesmith Architecture
• Project: MarketAxess UK
• Location: 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, UK
• Photography: Thierry Cardineau
• Software used: AutoCAD
• Client: MarketAxess London
• Spacesmith Team: Michel Franck Principal In Charge, Harry Westbrook – Architecture,  Daniel Chilcote – Furniture & Finishes
• Outside Project Managers or Owners Representatives: CBRE Project Management Division, Nikolas Denman PM
• MEP Engineers: CCS
• AV Consultant: Ocean Limited UK Company
• IT Consultant: Ocean Limited UK Company
• Final Budget: $ 135 per (Design Built process with London Team)
• Square Footage: 20,000 rsf
• Start Date: Design- March 2013
• Completion Date: December 2013

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Using the same workplace standards Spacesmith defined for MarketAxess during the build-out of their New York headquarters, our team designed an office for collaboration and open communication. An important aspect of the project was creating a space flexible enough to handle future growth and new business alignments.

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Spacesmith emphasized the sophisticated and subtle palette of materials developed for the New York office. A custom wall painted in MarketAxess’ signature blue wraps around the building’s core. Light oak paneling frames the central trading floor and defines the surrounding spaces: the board-room, executive and client conference rooms, and the CEO’s office. Private offices, small gathering rooms and break-out spaces are located along the exterior perimeter. Etched glass walls both divide spaces and visually connect areas, allowing daylight to filter deep into the floor. Also included is a spacious employee cafeteria with a coffee bar and dining area.

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Image Courtesy © Thierry Cardineau

Tags: London, UK

Categories: Autocad, Headquarters, Offices

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