A bright, minimalist living room with a mustard-coloured sofa placed against the back wall, framed by two pieces of artwork. In front of the sofa is a light rug with geometric patterns, surrounded by a dark brown armchair and two wooden chairs with fabric seats. Large windows on the right side bring in natural light. The walls are painted white with black wainscoting, and a glass partition on the left separates the space from another area furnished with tables and chairs. A bright office space with white walls, ceiling, and furniture, arranged in an open-plan layout. Several desks and chairs are positioned throughout the room, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the space. Wooden elements, including a partition and flooring, introduce warmth and contrast to the otherwise neutral palette. Two framed pictures are mounted on the back wall, adding a decorative touch. A well-appointed conference room with a large rectangular table surrounded by chairs. The space features white walls, with sections of brown panelling adding contrast. Two pendant light fixtures hang from the ceiling, and a large window on the right side allows natural light to brighten the room. The back wall is fitted with glass panels and a door that leads to an adjoining area. A minimalist waiting area or lounge furnished with two dark purple armchairs and one light grey armchair, arranged around a round black coffee table. Several magazines are placed on the table. The back wall features three framed artworks: one with circular abstract shapes, another resembling an architectural drawing, and a third displaying stylised text. The space is well-lit with ceiling lights, creating a clean and inviting atmosphere. An office lobby with a white reception desk positioned on the right, where a person is seated. Behind the desk, three framed artworks are mounted on the wall. To the left, a staircase leads to an upper floor. A person is walking towards the reception area from a hallway in the background. The space features clean lines, minimalist decor and a neutral colour palette. A sleek office teapoint with a minimalist design, featuring a long countertop with grey lower cabinets and glass-fronted upper cabinets. A black sink and faucet are centrally positioned along the counter, which is backed by white tiled splashback and illuminated by a strip of LED lighting beneath the upper units. On the left, a curved wall with vertical wooden slats adds a distinctive architectural detail. The floor is laid with light wood in a herringbone pattern.
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Home Projects The Pollen Estate

Prestigious Mayfair workspace with culture at its core

The Pollen Estate wanted a workplace that would draw in occupiers while staying true to the heritage and artistry of its location. We created a timeless and flexible space that pays homage to its surroundings whilst providing the practical, high quality environment today’s occupiers expect.

Project partners

  • The Pollen Estate
  • Knight Frank

Key features

  • Premium look and feel
  • Inspired by local culture
  • Sustainable finishes and reused materials
  • Refurbished showers and secure bike storage

The Pollen Estate needed a refurbishment that would reinvigorate a vacant space and make it attractive to prospective occupiers in a highly competitive market. The design needed to align with the building’s heritage, embrace the area’s culture and maintain a premium feel throughout.

Inspired by an iconic location

We took inspiration from the surrounding streets and the deep artistic roots of Mayfair - from the geometric patterns of Burlington Arcade to the soft, crafted forms of the Royal Academy and Savile Row. Subtle references appear throughout the space, in everything from curved walls to textures and finishes. This visual language creates a sense of belonging and allows future occupiers to feel instantly connected to the surrounding area.

Flexible, crafted and future ready

The Cat B space on the first floor is designed to adapt to modern ways of working. The open plan layout includes desk space, touchdown tables, pods, meeting rooms and a welcoming tea point. The Cat A space has neutral finishes and a simple palette to enable future occupiers the freedom to make it their own, while refined details tie it back to the wider building. Lighting and ceiling details were carefully considered to bring character and clarity to the space.

The ground floor reception space was updated with a reworked layout, new desk, gallery wall and tiled finishes that reflect the tone of the building. Below ground, we carried that same attention to detail into the upgraded end of journey facilities. Additional secure bike storage was installed and the shower rooms were fully refurbished in a palette of soft reds, browns and neutrals.

Sustainability at every step

Across the fit out, we reused and retained materials where possible, including doors, partitioning, fan coil units, linear lights and almost all the reception flooring. We specified finishes with high recycled content, including carpet, timber, upholstery and acoustic panels made from bottles and plastic waste. Coffee tables made from food and medical packaging were installed in breakout spaces.

A refined office rooted in place

This considered transformation celebrates the heritage, creativity and quiet luxury of Mayfair. With sustainability woven throughout and flexibility built in, The Pollen Estate now has a thoughtfully crafted environment ready to welcome occupiers who value both quality and connection.

  • Mayfair, London
  • 6,000 sq ft
  • Sustainable fit out

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