Studio Multi and Tabitha Isobel reference hospitality design at Coppermaker Square co-working space

Architecture firm Studio Multi and interior design office Tabitha Isobel have completed Conductor, a flexible co-working facility in east London that features integrated planting and a tactile material palette.

Tabitha Isobel and Studio Multi collaborated on the interior concept for the Conductor co-working space, which is part of a build-to-rent development in Stratford called Coppermaker Square.

The project was informed by the golden age of rail travel, with references to Moorish architecture and the spatial qualities of historic palm courts also evident in the building’s centrepiece atrium.

Tabitha Isobel oversaw the interior design of the 3,400-square-metre workspace, which aims to provide a sense of casual comfort more akin to a hospitality setting than a conventional office.

“We wanted people to walk in and be surprised that it was a workplace,” said the studio’s founder, Tabitha Organ.

“The atrium created an opportunity to design something immersive – a space that shifts throughout the day and supports different ways of working.”

A colour palette comprising shades of rust, amber and ochre references the wider Coppermaker Works development and provides a backdrop for lush planting that introduces a biophilic sensibility to the space.

The project is separated into various programmatic areas, including a cafe, reception, library and a conversation pit, each of which is defined by specific spatial qualities and finishes.

“By layering materials, lowering ceilings in certain zones and allowing light to filter through rather than blocking it, we were able to create intimacy without enclosure,” Organ added.

The reception area features ceramic floor tiles laid in an alternating pattern that is echoed by the patchwork design of the volcanic-ash glazed tiles used to clad the welcome desk.

Opposite the reception, a cafe counter featuring the same tiles sits beneath a timber canopy that helps to create a more intimate atmosphere while distinguishing this area from the rest of the open floor plan.

These spaces lead into a double-height atrium at the centre of the building that offers a shift in scale and brightness, with natural light flooding in through a glazed roof.

Bench seating upholstered in a soft-green textured fabric is built into bespoke tile-clad planters, while an adjacent breakout space features vintage armchairs and a midcentury table alongside a contemporary sofa from Danish brand Hay.

The atrium’s height is emphasised by the oversized cylindrical pendants suspended from the ceiling, and by the vertical framing of the timber-and-glass meeting rooms that line the space.

A long communal table paired with wooden chairs provides a more focused area for working along one side of the space, while a desk featuring built-in table lamps by design brand Muuto is integrated into the planting.

The use of tactile finishes, such as wood, ceramic and upholstery, serves to soften the overall aesthetic of the atrium. It also provides a refined contrast to the building’s robust concrete structure, exposed conduits and steel staircase.

Next to the cafe, a conversation pit upholstered in a deep-red fabric provides an intimate spot for informal meetings and focused work. The sunken space is carpeted and set beneath an acoustic canopy to help reduce noise.

A library located next to the atrium is separated from the main space using terracotta bricks that allow light to enter while providing visual privacy.

The space features integrated walnut joinery, including shelves for vintage books and sculptural objects that help to generate a homely feel.

The staircase leads to a first floor containing glass-walled private offices, alongside back-to-back booths and informal lounge areas.

Tabitha Isobel’s previous projects include the transformation of a London townhouse into a futuristic home for a young tech entrepreneur.

Also in London, UK studio Anomaly created a co-working space with a rammed-earth welcome desk.

The photography is by Jasper Fry.

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